*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Herb Stuffing Bake

Recipe By     : Al Rice, North Pole, AK, Feb 1994
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : None

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       tb           Butter
     1/2   c            Celery -- chopped
     1/2   c            Onion -- chopped
   1       ts           Dried thyme -- crushed *
   1       ts           Dried sage -- crushed *
     1/8   ts           Pepper
   4       oz           Can mushroom stems & pieces --
                        - drained
  14       oz           Pkg unseasoned whole wheat &
                        - white dry bread cubes
     1/4   c            Water
  14 1/2   oz           Low-sodium chicken broth --
                        - not condensed
  
  * 1-1/2 ts poultry seasoning can be substituted for thyme & sage.

  Use a combination of whole wheat and white bread for added flavor,
  texture and fiber
  
  Heat oven to 325°F. Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium
  heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in
  thyme, sage, pepper, and mushrooms. Add bread cubes; mix well.
  Gradually pour water and broth over bread mixture; toss to moisten
  evenly. Spoon stuffing mixture into ungreased 2 qt casserole dish;
  cover.
  
  Bake at 325°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated.


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