Crock Pot Stuffing Recipe

Introduction

This Crock Pot Stuffing is a wonderfully comforting side dish perfect for holiday meals or any family dinner. Made with a blend of white and brown bread cubes, savory herbs, and tender vegetables, it offers rich flavor and easy preparation using your slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (store bought or homemade)
• 2 medium yellow onions, diced
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 6 cups dry white bread cubes
• 6 cups dry brown bread cubes
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (thyme, sage, rosemary), optional
• 3 cups chicken broth (plus an additional 1 cup if needed)
• 2 eggs

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat butter over medium heat until melted. Stir in poultry seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Add celery and onions, cooking until softened but not browned. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
2. Step 2: Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the cooled celery and onion mixture, parsley, and fresh herbs if using.
3. Step 3: Gradually add chicken broth, just enough to moisten the bread. Gently stir to combine. You may not need all the broth depending on your bread type.
4. Step 4: Stir in the eggs to bind the mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight if preparing in advance.
5. Step 5: Grease a 5-6 quart slow cooker well. Transfer the stuffing mixture into the slow cooker and cook on high for 30 minutes.
6. Step 6: Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 3 to 4 hours, or until hot and cooked through. If ready early, keep the stuffing warm in the slow cooker.

Tips & Variations

• Measure your bread cubes after drying to ensure the right volume since dried bread loses some volume.
• You can use all white bread if preferred for a milder flavor and softer texture.
• If using homemade dried bread cubes, you may need closer to 2 cups of broth; store-bought dried bread cubes usually require about 3 cups.
• Add a heaping tablespoon of fresh herbs like thyme, sage, or rosemary for an extra fragrant stuffing.

Storage

Store leftover stuffing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a covered baking dish in the oven until warmed through.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this stuffing ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the stuffing mixture a day in advance and refrigerate it covered overnight before cooking in the slow cooker.

What type of bread is best for stuffing?

A mixture of dry white and brown bread cubes works well, but you can use all white bread if you prefer. Make sure the bread is dry or toasted to absorb the liquid without becoming too soggy.

Crock Pot Stuffing Recipe

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This Crock Pot Stuffing recipe is a comforting and flavorful side dish perfect for holiday meals or any special occasion. Made with a combination of white and brown bread cubes, sautéed celery and onions, fresh herbs, and a savory blend of poultry seasoning, this stuffing is slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring a moist and tender texture every time.

• Author: lea
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
• Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
• Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

• 2 medium yellow onions, diced
• 2 cups sliced celery
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (thyme, sage, rosemary) – optional

Bread

• 6 cups dry white bread cubes
• 6 cups dry brown bread cubes

Liquids and Dairy

• 1 cup butter
• 3 cups chicken broth, plus additional 1 cup if needed
• 2 eggs

Spices

• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (store bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Sauté Vegetables: Heat butter over medium heat until melted. Stir in poultry seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Add celery and onions, cooking until softened but not browned. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
2. Mix Ingredients: Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the cooled celery and onion mixture, chopped parsley, and fresh herbs if using.
3. Add Broth and Eggs: Gradually add chicken broth a little at a time just to moisten the bread mixture, stirring gently. You may not need all the broth depending on your bread texture. Then stir in the eggs until combined.
4. Optional Refrigeration: Cover the stuffing and refrigerate overnight if preparing ahead of time. This step enhances the flavors.
5. Prepare Slow Cooker: Grease a 5-6 quart slow cooker well. Place the stuffing mixture inside and turn the slow cooker to high heat for 30 minutes.
6. Cook Stuffing: After the initial high heat, reduce the temperature to low and cook for an additional 3 to 4 hours, or until the stuffing is hot and cooked through.
7. Keep Warm: If the stuffing is done before serving, keep it on the warm setting until ready to eat.

Notes

• Measure the bread after drying as it loses volume when dried. You can use all white bread cubes if preferred.
• If using store-bought dried bread cubes, use closer to 3 cups of chicken broth; if drying your own bread cubes at home, use about 2 cups of broth.
• Adding about 1 heaping tablespoon of fresh herbs enhances the flavor significantly.

Keywords: Crock Pot Stuffing, Slow Cooker Stuffing, Holiday Side Dish, Thanksgiving Stuffing, Easy Stuffing Recipe