Make classic buttery herb stuffing in your slow cooker to save oven space during busy holidays. This recipe delivers moist stuffing with an option for crispy edges.
Author:oliviarosewood
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:4 hours
Total Time:4 hours 20 min
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Side Dish
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups cubed day-old bread (about 1 lb loaf)
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Add the cooked onion, celery, and garlic mixture to the bread cubes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth and beaten egg.
Pour the broth mixture over the bread mixture and toss gently to combine.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased 6-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until heated through and moist.
For crispy edges, uncover the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking, or transfer portions to a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Using day-old bread is key for the right texture.
You can add other herbs like rosemary or parsley.
For a richer flavor, use half chicken broth and half turkey broth.
If you prefer a softer stuffing, add an extra 1/4 cup of broth.