Crock Pot Bread Sausage Stuffing
Transform your holiday table with this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Bread Sausage Stuffing, a comforting side dish made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Featuring a savory blend of cubed day-old bread, browned sausage, aromatics like onion and celery, and a medley of herbs including sage and thyme, this stuffing is irresistibly rich in taste. The addition of chicken broth and eggs ensures a perfectly moist texture, while the slow cooking method enhances the depth of flavor and creates golden, crispy edges. With just 20 minutes of prep and the convenience of a Crock Pot, this recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings, allowing you to focus on the main course while this stuffing cooks to perfection. Serve warm and watch it become the star of your holiday feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups Day-old bread (cubed)
- 1 pound Ground sausage
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
- 4 stalks Celery (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dried sage
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 as needed Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Spray the inside of a Crock Pot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Place the cubed bread on a large baking sheet and let it sit out overnight to dry, or toast it in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes until lightly crisped.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion, celery, and garlic for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss to mix evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and beaten eggs. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread mixture, ensuring the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared Crock Pot, pressing it down gently to fit.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or until the stuffing is heated through and the top is slightly crisp around the edges.
Once done, turn off the Crock Pot and let the stuffing sit uncovered for 5-10 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate before serving.
Serve warm as a delicious holiday side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.3 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.6 g | 423% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 866 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 13525 mg | 588% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 635.9 g | 231% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.3 g | 169% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.7 g | ||
| Protein | 229.5 g | 459% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1118 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 30.7 mg | 171% | |
| Potassium | 2568 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
