Saucepan Stuffing

My Mom developed this recipe to replace the stuff in a box. It's healthier, using whole grain bread, less salt, and fresh vegetables. Multiply X 8 to serve a crowd, and make sure your pan is large enough! You may substitute corn bread cubes for all or part of the bread.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  diced celery
• 2  tablespoons  chopped onions
• 1  grated carrot
• 1⁄2 apple, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  chicken stock
• 1⁄2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley
• 2  cups  dry whole grain  bread cubes

Directions

1. Saute vegetables and apple in butter, in medium saucepan.
2. Add chicken stock, poultry seasoning, and parsley.
3. Heat to boiling, simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Add bread cubes and toss with fork until just moistened. Cover saucepan, set aside in a warm place for at least 15 minutes before serving.