Old-Fashioned Herb Stuffing

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  slices  whole wheat bread (or combination) or 6  slices  rye bread (or combination) or 6  slices  white bread, cut in 1/2-inch cubes (or combination)
• 1  tablespoon margarine or 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, thinly sliced
• 1  cup fat free chicken broth or 1  cup  reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh thyme or 1  tablespoon  chopped dried thyme
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh sage or 1  tablespoon  chopped dried sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
2. Place bread cubes on baking sheet; bake 10 minutes or until dry.
3. Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat.
4. Add onion, celery and carrot; cover and cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5. Add broth, thyme, sage, paprika and pepper; bring to a simmer.
6. Stir in bread pieces; mix well.
7. Remove pan from heat; set aside.
8. Coat a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
9. Spoon stuffing into dish.
10. Cover and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.