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Grandma's Stuffing

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

a bowl of stuffing

Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ½ cup onion, chopped
  • ½ cup celery, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, dried (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 apples, diced (optional)
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Put bread 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 cranberries, if using.
  5. Spoon into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
  6. Bake for 1 hour.

Recipe from: University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service, Family Living Program, adapted by the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration.