Crock Pot Stuffing
Crock Pot stuffing is a moist, flavorful side dish made from bread, vegetables, broth, and seasonings, cooked slowly in a slow cooker. It’s a great way to free up oven space during holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 8 cups cubed bread (day-old or toasted)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup butter
- 2–3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 cup chopped apples, cranberries, or sausage
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Combine in crock pot
- In the slow cooker, mix bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, broth, and seasonings.
- Add optional extras like sausage or fruit if desired.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours or high for 1.5–2 hours.
- Stir occasionally to ensure even moisture.
- Serve
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
Tips
- Use slightly stale bread—it soaks up flavors better without turning mushy.
- Adjust broth for desired moisture; some like it moister, others drier.
- Add fresh herbs at the end for extra flavor.
🍽️ Serving Idea: Serve alongside roast turkey, chicken, or ham for a classic holiday meal.
If you like, I can also give you a shortcut 1-hour crock pot stuffing recipe that’s just as flavorful but faster to make.
