Makes: 8 servings

This stuffing has lots of crunch and flavor from the apples, celery, and onions. Whole wheat bread gives this recipe a boost of whole grains.

Ingredients

• 10 slices whole wheat bread, cubed (or white bread or buns, dry)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
• 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon parsley, dried (or 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk, fat free
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 2 apples (optional - medium, pared, cored and chopped, or 1/4 cup raisins)
• raisins (optional, 1/4 cup)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
2. Put cubes in a large bowl. Set aside.
3. Put water in medium saucepan. Add onion, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Do not drain. Pour over bread cubes.
4. Stir in milk and egg. Gently stir in apples, and raisins, if desired.
5. Spoon into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
6. Bake at 350 °F for 1 hour.

Source: University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service, Family Living Program