Ingredients
5 cups cubed Italian bread5 cups cubed whole wheat bread1 tablespoon butter2 celery ribs, chopped1 large onion, chopped2 small apples, chopped1 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1 cup chicken broth1/3 cup butter, melted
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread cubes on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 18-20 minutes or until toasted. Cool on baking sheets.
In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add apples, apricots, parsley and bread cubes. Stir in broth and melted butter. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.