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.

Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 10 cups whole wheat bread cubes (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
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 2 apples (optional – medium, pared, cored and chopped, or 1/4 cup raisins)

Directions

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

For nutrition information, please visit Grandma’s Stuffing at USDA’s MyPlate Kitchen