Mushroom-Herb Stuffing with Dried Plums

Prep Time 25 minutes    Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes     Serves 8

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 1/2 pounds) firm white bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 3/4 cups (about 11 ounces) chopped dried plums (prunes)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 pound (about 4 cups) sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
About 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
No-stick cooking spray

Directions

Heat oven to 350ºF. On shallow baking pan, arrange bread cubes in even layer; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bread is very dry and golden brown. In large bowl, combine bread, dried plums and parsley; set aside. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook and stir onions 4 to 6 minutes or until golden. Add mushrooms, celery, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; continue cooking 4 to 6 minutes or until mushrooms are browned and celery is crisp-tender. Stir in wine; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Add to bread mixture; toss to combine. Gradually add chicken broth, being careful not to make stuffing too moist. Lightly coat 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Spoon in stuffing; cover with aluminum foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 to 17 minutes or until top is crisp and golden brown.

Recipe adapted from the City Tavern Cookbook by Walter Staib.

Nutritional Information

Calories

400

Cholesterol

0mg

% of Calories from Fat

12%

Total Fat

5g

Sodium

906mg

Carbohydrates

76g

Protein

11g

Fiber

6g

Potassium

716mg