Mushroom Bread Dressing

Name: Mushroom Bread Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 4 to 5 small onions, chopped; 1-1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 6 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread; 1 envelope onion soup mix; 1/2 cup boiling water

This is a mushroom lover’s delight! It’s become a tradition in our house to enjoy this rich, flavorful stuffing as part of our Christmas dinner.—Lynn Owen, Rochester, Washington

Ingredients

4 to 5 small onions, chopped
1-1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 cup boiling water

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onions and mushrooms in butter until tender. Sprinkle with sage and thyme. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in bread cubes.
In a small bowl, combine soup mix and water. Gradually stir into bread mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.

To Make Ahead: Saute onions and mushrooms ahead of time. Transfer to a small bowl; sprinkle with herbs and refrigerate. When ready to bake, reheat mixture in the microwave to room temperature and proceed with recipe.