Crockpot Stuffing Recipe
This Crockpot Stuffing is a savory, flavorful blend of buttery vegetables, seasoned bread cubes, and broth, slow-cooked to perfection. With minimal effort, it delivers a moist, tender stuffing that's perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. Let your slow cooker do all the work!
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped onion
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp dried marjoram
- 4½ cups chicken broth, or as needed
- 1½ tsp dried sage
- 1½ tsp salt
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 cup butter
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 12 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 12 cups dry bread cubes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Start by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the onion, celery, mushrooms, and parsley until they soften slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the bread cubes and pour the cooked vegetables over them.
- Season with salt, sage, poultry seasoning, thyme, marjoram, and pepper.
- Gradually pour in enough broth to moisten the mixture, then stir in the eggs.
- Transfer everything to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on High for 45 minutes.
- Afterward, reduce the heat to Low and continue cooking for 4 to 8 hours until the stuffing is tender and flavorful.
Notes
- Remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for better texture and flavor absorption.
- Add cooked sausage or cranberries for extra flavor variation.