Crock Pot Stuffing Recipe
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.
- 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
Scale
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
- 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.
- Mix Ingredients: Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the cooled celery and onion mixture, chopped parsley, and fresh herbs if using.
- 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.
- Optional Refrigeration: Cover the stuffing and refrigerate overnight if preparing ahead of time. This step enhances the flavors.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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