Crock Pot Stuffing
Transform your holiday dinners with this flavorful and effortless Crock Pot Stuffing! Featuring a medley of dried bread cubes soaked in a savory blend of chicken or vegetable broth, sautéed onions, celery, garlic, and warming herbs like sage and thyme, this recipe is a perfect balance of classic and comforting. Prepared entirely in a slow cooker, this stuffing saves oven space and ensures a perfectly moist texture without the hassle. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a hands-free cook time of four hours, this dish is ideal for busy holiday hosts. Customize with fresh parsley for added brightness and serve it warm alongside your favorite roasted turkey or festive main course. This slow cooker stuffing recipe is sure to become a new family favorite for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 cups Bread cubes (day-old, cubed, and dried)
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 large Yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 4 stalks Celery (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large Eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon Dried sage
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Parsley (finely chopped, optional)
Instructions
Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. If they're not already dried, you can briefly toast them in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to dry them out.
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic, and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Pour the sautéed vegetables over the bread cubes in the mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable broth, beaten eggs, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Gradually pour the liquid mixture over the bread cubes, tossing gently to coat evenly. The bread should be moist but not soggy. If necessary, add a little more broth, one tablespoon at a time.
Fold in the parsley (if using) for a hint of freshness.
Lightly grease the inside of the crock pot with butter or non-stick spray. Transfer the stuffing mixture into the crock pot and spread it out evenly.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring once halfway through cooking to ensure even moisture distribution.
After 4 hours, check the consistency. If you'd like a slightly crispier texture, uncover the crock pot for the final 20-30 minutes of cooking.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish for your holiday feast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.1 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.1 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 494 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 14825 mg | 645% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 987.0 g | 359% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.2 g | 194% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.7 g | ||
| Protein | 212.3 g | 425% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1178 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 51.8 mg | 288% | |
| Potassium | 2860 mg | 61% | |
*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.
