PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFE ALL-PURPOSE PANERA BREAD STUFFING

Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe All-Purpose Panera Bread Stuffing

3 cups 1/2-inch Panera Bread Sourdough bread cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery, stalks and leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 to 1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup of your favorite additions: chopped pecans,
    chopped water chestnuts, toasted sliced almonds, currants,
    wild rice, gently saut