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Crock Pot Buttery Herb Stuffing

Close-up of savory crock pot stuffing with croutons, herbs, and sage leaves in a white ceramic slow cooker insert.
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Make classic, flavorful stuffing in your slow cooker to save oven space during holiday cooking. This recipe features sage and thyme for a rich taste.

Ingredients

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  • 10 cups dry bread cubes (about 1 standard loaf)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the bread cubes in a very large bowl.
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery to the melted butter and cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir the sage, thyme, salt, and pepper into the onion and celery mixture. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour the butter mixture over the bread cubes and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and the broth. Pour this liquid mixture over the bread mixture and toss again until everything is just moistened. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the fresh parsley, if using.
  7. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker insert. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the slow cooker. Do not pack it down; keep it loose.
  8. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. The stuffing is done when it is heated through.
  9. For crispy edges, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time. If you want a crispier top, carefully transfer the top layer of stuffing to a baking sheet and place it under a preheated broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  10. Serve directly from the slow cooker.

Notes

  • You can assemble this make ahead stuffing mixture up to 24 hours in advance. Store it, covered, in the refrigerator. Add 30 minutes to the cooking time if cooking directly from cold.
  • This recipe is excellent for crowd feeding tips as it frees up your oven.
  • If you prefer a moister stuffing, add up to 1/4 cup more broth during mixing.

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