ibby's pumpkin mushroom stuffing

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 6 cups cubed pumpkin bread
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups red onion, chopped
• 2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons chicken broth

Recipe

• spread bread cubes on a baking sheet, and let dry overnight. alternatively, heat in oven until dry at 250 degrees f (120 degrees c).
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). butter a 2 quart baking dish.
• melt butter or margarine in a large pan over medium heat. add celery and onions; cook for about 10 minutes. add mushrooms; cook, stirring, for about 8 minutes. mix in herbs, salt, and pepper. fold in bread cubes. add enough broth to moisten. transfer to prepared dish. cover with foil, shiny side down.
• bake for 40 minutes. uncover, and bake for 10 minutes to crisp top.