WALNUT MUSHROOM STUFFING

Walnut Mushroom Stuffing image

I always make a double batch of this stuffing because it seems to disappear faster than the turkey. The recipe has been in my husband's family for more than 40 years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup butter
2 to 4 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 cups cubed day-old bread
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 to 1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the sage, salt, thyme if desired, marjoram and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, walnuts and enough broth to reach desired moistness; toss to coat. , Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned. If stuffed into poultry, bake until a thermometer reads 180° for poultry and 165° for stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.