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Heat oven to 375 degrees.
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Spray a 9 x 13-inch dish with cooking spray.
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(I use Bak-Klene ZT for no residue).
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Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine cornbread and rice, and set aside.
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In a large skillet, melt 5 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
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Add carrots, and saute until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
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Add onion and celery, and saute until onions are translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add green pepper, and saute 1 minute.
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(I had to cover for carrots to soften).
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Combine vegetables and cornbread mixture.
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In same skillet, saute sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to break up large pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
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Remove sausage with slotted spoon; mix with cornbread mixture, along with poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and pepper.
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Discard rendered fat from skillet.
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Add stock and mix, one cup at a time, until stuffing is well moistened but not soggy.
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Squeeze garlic from skins; mix gently into cornbread mixture, keeping garlic cloves whole.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Transfer to prepared baking dish.
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Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter; drizzle over top of stuffing.
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(I used less than stated here, in both places butter is used and was still delicious).
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Bake until top is golden and stuffing is heated through, 45 to 50 minutes.
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To reheat, bring to room temperature, cover; bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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Remove cover; bake until heated through, about 10 minutes more.
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Enjoy.