Here’s a simple and flavorful Crock Pot stuffing recipe that’s perfect for holidays or anytime:
Ingredients:
- 8 cups cubed bread (day-old or slightly stale works best)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2–3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, or 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions:
- Prep the veggies:
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, celery, and garlic until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Combine in slow cooker:
- Place cubed bread in the Crock Pot. Add sautéed vegetables, herbs, salt, pepper, and optional extras. Mix gently.
- Add broth:
- Pour in 2 cups of broth and stir lightly. Add more broth if you like a moister stuffing.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on Low for 3–4 hours or High for 1.5–2 hours, until the stuffing is heated through and slightly golden on top.
- Serve:
- Fluff with a fork and serve as a side dish with turkey, chicken, or pork.
Tip: For extra flavor, you can add cooked sausage or bacon before mixing with the bread.
If you want, I can give a super-easy 2-ingredient version that uses pre-seasoned stuffing mix—perfect for minimal prep. Do you want me to show that?
