Step 1

For cornbread:

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 3

Stir together cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, canola oil, eggs, sugar, baking powder and salt. Pour into prepared baking pan.

Step 4

Bake for 25-30 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

For Stuffing:

Step 6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 inch casserole pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 7

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in celery and onion and cook until tender. Stir in garlic and cook for about a minute more.

Step 8

Add in sausage and cook thoroughly.

Step 9

Cube cornbread and add to a large bowl. Add in unseasoned croutons, sausage mixture, apple and parsley.

Step 10

Pour in chicken broth and gently stir until absorbed.

Step 11

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 12

Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish and bake until cooked through, about 35-40 minutes.