Bread Stuffing with garlic

1 (1-pound) loaf crusty country-style white bread 1/4 cup olive oil 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 large garlic clove, minced 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick)[...]

1 lb day-old light rye bread, cubed 1/2 lb day-old dark rye bread, cubed 1 lb sage flavored sausage , Jimmy Dean brand recommended 1 1/2 cups onions , chopped[...]

1 tablespoon light butter , stick kind 1 large onion , chopped 2 leeks , cleaned, chopped 2 carrots , chopped 1 (8 ounce) package white mushrooms , sliced 1/4[...]