Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffing
Transform your holiday dinners with this Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffing, the ultimate make-ahead side dish packed with savory flavors and effortless convenience. This hearty recipe combines golden-browned breakfast sausage, aromatic sautéed onions and celery, and an herbaceous blend of sage, thyme, and rosemary, all tossed with day-old French bread cubes for the perfect texture. Gently moistened with a rich chicken broth and whisked eggs, this stuffing is slow-cooked to perfection, delivering a tender interior with slightly crisp edges. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy gathering, this one-pot wonder frees up valuable oven space while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Simply set it, forget it, and serve warm for a classic dish everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sage, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 12 cups day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 as needed cooking spray
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet using a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Transfer the cooked sausage, onion, celery, and garlic to a large mixing bowl. Add the parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Add the bread cubes to the bowl and toss to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and beaten eggs. Pour the mixture over the bread and sausage, gently folding until the bread is evenly moistened, but not soggy.
Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Transfer the stuffing mixture into the slow cooker and spread it out in an even layer.
Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the stuffing is heated through and the edges are slightly crisp.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish for your holiday table or any meal requiring comforting flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 255.5 g | 328% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.3 g | 456% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 774 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 17188 mg | 747% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 944.6 g | 343% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.4 g | 259% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.2 g | ||
| Protein | 256.6 g | 513% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1855 mg | 143% | |
| Iron | 64.8 mg | 360% | |
| Potassium | 5370 mg | 114% | |
*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.
