Crockpot Stuffing

Crock pot stuffing 

You’re working hard! It’s time to get your slow cooker working as well, by making some stuffing. This is a simple recipe that your family will love with all of its flavors. With just a few simple ingredients, we can make a comforting dish.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• It only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
• A great way to free up some oven space if you're cooking a big holiday meal.
• It's a delicious classic holiday dish that pairs well with any meal!
• Easily double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

Butter -  helps with the cooking of the vegetables and added a nice flavor 

Dry bread crumbs -made part of the stuffing. Can find them at the store or you can make them yourself.

Eggs - help with binding the stuffing together 

Low sodium chicken bro- adds a nice flavor and adds moisture to the bread crumbs 

Vegetables - added additional texture and a fresh flavor  

Seasoning - Helps to add additional flavor to the stuffing 

MAKING STUFFING IN A CROCK POT

Cook the veggies: Heat butter in a  skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and seasoning. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent.

Assemble the cooking liquid: mix broth and eggs in a  bowl and set aside.

In a very large bowl, add bread crumbs, and vegetables. Fold into the dry bread crumbs while slowly adding in chicken broth.

Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add stuffing and cook on high for 3-4 hours.

RECIPE TIPS

• Depending on how dry the bread crumbs are. You may use more or less chicken broth. It will be around 2 - 3 cups and the stuffing should be moist, but there should be no standing fluid.
• For a crispy top, remove the lid for the last bit of cooking to reduce moisture. 
• If making more than one batch you may want to do it in more than one batch of vegetables and mix it together in the crockpot or you will need an extra big pan.

VARIATIONS

• Use different types of bread: French bread, sourdough bread, cornbread, 
• Add different vegetables: 
• Make it vegetarian: use vegetable broth
• Add some protein: Cooked sausage, diced turkey, or crumbled bacon.
• Gluten-free: by using gluten-free bread crumbs

INGREDIENTS

• 12 cups dry bread crumbs (see recipe notes to make homemade bread crumbs)
• ½ cup butter
• 2 cups yellow onion (diced)
• 2 cups celery (diced)
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt 
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon old bay 
• 2 large eggs
• 2½ cups chicken broth

INSTRUCTIONS

 

1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and seasoning. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent.
2. In a bowl mix eggs and chicken broth together and set aside for later.
3. In a very large bowl, add bread crumbs, and vegetables. Fold into the dry bread crumbs while slowly adding in chicken broth.
4. Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add stuffing and cook on high for 3-4 hours.

NOTES

• Depending on how dry the bread crumbs are. You may use more or less chicken broth. It will be around 2 - 3 cups and the stuffing should be moist, but there should be no standing fluid.
• If doing more than one batch you may need to do it in more than one batch in the vegetables and mix it together. 

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