Family Favorite Dressing

Name: Family Favorite Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes; 1-1/2 cups boiling water; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 2 cups finely chopped celery; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; Pepper to taste; 1/4 cup butter, melted; Paprika; Minced fresh parsley

This is a must-have dish with my family. Leftovers freeze well, too.—Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
2 cups finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter, melted
Paprika
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the stuffing cubes and boiling water; stir until water is absorbed. Add the mushrooms, celery and onion. In a small bowl, combine the soup, eggs, poultry seasoning and pepper until blended. Add to stuffing mixture; mix well.
Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 201 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Family Favorite Dressing in Country Woman November/December 2004