APPLE-WALNUT STUFFING

Apple-Walnut Stuffing image

Enjoy this slow cooked apple and walnut stuffing that's sprinkled with walnuts - a flavorful side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 4h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 package (14 ounces) herb-seasoned stuffing cubes
1 jar (4 1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 1/2 cups applesauce
2 cups water

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the walnuts in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until walnuts are lightly toasted. Remove walnuts from skillet, using slotted spoon; place in small dish. Stir honey and nutmeg into walnuts until glazed; set aside.
Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
Spray 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place stuffing cubes in cooker. Add cooked celery and onion with butter and the mushrooms to stuffing cubes; mix lightly. Add applesauce and water; stir gently to mix.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle with glazed walnuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg