Ingredients

1/2

cup butter or margarine

3

medium celery stalks, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

3/4

cup chopped onion

9

cups cubed (1/2 inch) cornbread or soft bread

1 1/2

teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crumbled

1 1/2

teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.

In large bowl, mix celery mixture and remaining ingredients. Spoon into baking dish.

Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake about 15 minutes longer or until hot.