crockpot dressing

Note: I usually just make 1/2 this recipe.
1 cup butter or margarine melted (or a little less)
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup parsley (fresh or dried)
2 cups canned (drained) or fresh mushrooms
8 Morningstar light sausage links, sliced
2 eggs beaten
3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups chicken broth, or enough to moisten well.
13 cups cubed dry bread. Note: if you buy seasoned bread crumbs you can delete or go easy on the seasonings.
1 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sage
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. marjoram.
Optional: delete mushrooms and add chopped tart apples or dried chopped apricots or dried cranberries.

Melt butter or margarine in large fry pan and saute onion and celery until soft. Mix with remaining ingredients and toss well. Pack in large crock pot. Cover. Cook on high for 45 minutes, then turn to low and continue cooking for 4-6 hours. (For 1/2 recipe, cut down cooking time).