Cornbread Stuffing

MELT THE BUTTER in a large pot over medium heat on the stove. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the celery and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour into a mixing bowl. Add the cornmeal, broth, salt, pepper, thyme and sage and mix well. Remove the pot from the heat and scrape mixture into a large mixing bowl. Place the mixing bowl, covered, in the refrigerator and completely chill the stuffing before stuffing a bird or freezing. To freeze, divide stuffing between 6 lidded plastic containers or airtight freezer bags, label and place in freezer for up to 12 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator or on the defrost setting of a microwave.