Savory Cornbread with Sausage and Herbs

Ingredients

• 2 cups cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 6 cups cubed and toasted cornbread
• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)