STUFFING MADE WITH APPLESAUCE

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 pkg (14-oz) cubed herb stuffing mix
1 1/2 cups no-sugar-added applesauce
1 cup water
Nonstick cooking spray

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the nuts and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes to toast. Remove nuts to a small dish and set aside.

Add the remaining butter to the skillet, add onion and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

Spray the inside of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker with the cooking spray.

Spread the stuffing mix over bottom of cooker; add the butter/onion mixture and stir to combine.

Add the applesauce and water to the cooker and stir gently to combine.

Place lid on cooker and cook on low 4 to 5 hours.

Before serving, sprinkle the toasted nuts over all.

Note: Add some cooked shredded turkey or chicken, if desired.

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