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                            HERB STUFFING BAKE

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       tb           Margarine or butter
     1/2   c            Chopped celery
     1/2   c            Chopped onion
   1       t            Dried thyme leaves,
                        -crushed*
   1       t            Dried sage leaves,
                        -crushed*
     1/8   ts           Pepper
   4       oz           Can mushroom stems and
                        -pieces, drained
  14       oz           Pkg. unseasoned whole wheat
                        -and white dry bread cubes
     1/4   c            Water
  14                    L/2-oz  l/3-less-salt
                        -chicken broth (not
                        -condensed)

  Use a combination of whole wheat and white bread for
  added flavor, texture and fiber
  
  Heat oven to 325C~. 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-quart
  casserole; cover
  
  Bake at 325!F. for 45 to 50 minutes or until
  thoroughly heated.10 (3/4-Cup) servings.
  
  TiP: * One and one-half teaspoons poultry seasoning
  can be substituted for the thyme and sage.
  
  From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska.    Feb
  1994
 


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