Bread Stuffing Made Lighter

Name: Bread Stuffing Made Lighter
Ingredients: 1 pound white bread sliced; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or herbs of choice; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup apple chopped, cored and peel removed, optional; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon butter Buds sprinkles; 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; non-stick cooking spray

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 pound white bread sliced
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or herbs of choice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup apple chopped, cored and peel removed, optional
1 cup water
1 teaspoon butter Buds sprinkles
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
non-stick cooking spray

Directions

1

Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes. Spread into a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 300F for 10 to 15 minutes or till dry, Stirring twice. Or let bread cubes stand, covered, at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.
2

In a small saucepan cook the celery and onion in margarine until tender.
3

Remove from heat. Stir in the poultry seasoning and pepper. Place the dry bread cubes in a mixing bowl. Add onion mixture and apple. Combine the water, butter-flavored sprinkles, and bouillon granules; drizzle over bread mixture, tossing lightly to moisten. If desired, add addition water for desired moistness. Spray a 2-quart casserole with nonstick coating.
4

Spoon stuffing into casserole. Chill till needed.
5

Bake stuffing at 325F uncovered for 60 minutes or at 350F partially covered for 45 minutes. If you want a moist dressing, cover with foil and vent at one corner.