This recipe is a healthier alternative to regular stuffing. Using whole wheat bread, apples, and sweet potatoes for added nutritional value!

Sweet Potato Apple Stuffing

Ingredients:

2 large sweet potatoes
1/4 cup low-fat butter or margarine

1 ½  cups chopped raw onions
½  cup diced celery
2 cups chopped apples (I prefer granny smith)

1/2 cup water

4 slices whole wheat bread (toasted and crumbled) OR *2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs for stuffing
½  cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
½  tsp salt
¼  tsp black pepper
¼  tsp ground cinnamon
¼  tsp ground nutmeg

Directions:

Cover sweet potatoes in water, bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer till tender (20 minutes). Drain. Peel and discard skin, and mash potatoes in a large bowl. Heat 1/4 cup butter in a large pan on  medium high heat.  Add onions, celery, salt and pepper. Cook stirring often for about 5 minutes. Add apples, water and spices; continue cooking and stirring for 3-4 minutes. Stir mixture and bread crumbs into sweet potatoes. Adjust seasonings and moisture as needed with broth. Place in sprayed 9X9 baking dish. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes until golden brown.