SLOW-COOKER APPLE-WALNUT STUFFING

Slow-Cooker Apple-Walnut Stuffing image

Enjoy this slow-cooked apple and walnut stuffing made with sliced mushrooms - a flavorful side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 4h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 oz) herb-seasoned stuffing cubes
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 1/2 cups applesauce
2 cups water

Steps:

In 8-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the walnuts over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until nuts are lightly toasted. With slotted spoon, remove nuts from skillet; place in small dish. Add honey and nutmeg to nuts; mix to glaze. Set aside.
In same skillet, melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost tender.
Meanwhile, spray 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place stuffing cubes. Add mushrooms and celery mixture; mix lightly. Add applesauce and water; mix lightly.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
Just before serving, sprinkle with glazed walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g