Classic Easy Crockpot Stuffing for Thanksgiving
A simple and delicious recipe for Thanksgiving stuffing, prepared conveniently in a slow cooker. This classic dish features stale bread cubes combined with sautéed aromatics and savory seasonings, cooked until tender and flavorful.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Large skillet
- Large bowl
- Slow cooker
- Whisk
- Baking dish (optional)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 cups stale bread cubed (sourdough or white bread)
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 0.5 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth low sodium preferred
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
Instructions
Instructions
- If bread is not stale, spread cubed bread on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 15-20 minutes, or air dry overnight.
- Melt butter in a large skillet, then add chopped onion and celery; cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Remove from heat. In a large bowl, combine the dried bread cubes, sautéed aromatics, poultry seasoning, dried sage, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. Gently toss to distribute the spices evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable broth and lightly beaten eggs.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the bread mixture and toss gently until all the bread cubes are evenly moistened.
- Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker. Carefully transfer the stuffing mixture into the crockpot, spreading it evenly.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 3-4 hours, or until the stuffing is heated through and lightly browned around the edges.
- For a crispier top, you can carefully transfer the cooked stuffing to a baking dish and broil for a few minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
For a crispier topping, consider broiling the stuffing for a few minutes after cooking in the crockpot. Ensure the bread is stale for the best texture; if not, dry it out in the oven or overnight.