Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound pork sausage
• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 apples, cored and diced
• 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound dry bread cubes