Creole Cornbread Stuffing (Emeril'S)

• 12 cups baked basic cornbread (we like the recipe from the Alber's Cornbread box, broken into 1-inch pieces, we recommend baking th)
• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 cups chicken stock (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence, plus
• 1 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence (divided)
• 1 lb andouille sausage, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (or other smoked sausage)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups chopped yellow onions
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 cups chopped green bell peppers
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F Grease a 10x15-inch baking dish or two 9-inch square baking dishes with the butter.
2. Combine the chicken stock, cream, milk, eggs and 1 tablespoons Essence in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Add the dried cornbread and stir to mix, breaking up the pieces with a wooden spoon. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or medium pot over high heat. Add the andouille and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the vegetable oil and reduce the heat to medium high. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, remaining 2 teaspoons Essence, the salt, black pepper, and cayenne; stir to mix.
5. Cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and add to the cornbread mixture. Stir to mix well.
6. Pour into the prepared baking dish(es) and bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven. Serve warm.

baking, unsalted butter, chicken stock, heavy cream, milk, eggs, andouille sausage, vegetable oil, yellow onions, celery, green bell peppers, salt, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, thyme

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creole-cornbread-stuffing-emerils-341470 (may not work)