Slow cooker stuffing is a great idea, simply because there just isn’t enough room in the oven for stuffing and a turkey. That is if you do not like to stuff your turkey.
This stuffing is great because you make it the night before and then you place it in the crock pot 3-4 hours before you want to serve it! And if you want it a little crunchier, place it in the oven on broil for 2-3 minutes.
I must say that it comes out perfect!
What Ingredients Do I Need For Slow Cooker Stuffing?
- Chicken broth
- Butter
- Onion
- Celery
- Mushroom stems and pieces
- Dried parsley flakes
- Rubbed sage
- Poultry seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Day-old bread
- Eggs
- Cream of chicken soup
Optional:
- Craisins
- Pecans
How Do I Make Slow Cooker Stuffing?
- In a large sauce pan, combine chicken broth, butter, onion, celery, mushrooms, parsley flakes, sage, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes; remove from heat.
- Place the bread cubes in a large bowl.
- Mix the eggs in a bowl with a fork, then add the soup.
- Stir into the broth mixture until smooth.
- Pour over the bread and toss; combine well.
- This is where you would add your craisins and pecans.
- In a 5 quart slow cooker, place the stuffing.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 1/2-5 hours.
Is there a Difference Between Stuffing and Dressing?
Regional Difference:
- The terms are actually separated due to regional dialects.
- Dressing seems to be the favored descriptor for southern states, while stuffing is preferred by northern areas.
Technical Difference:
- In addition to the regional difference, there is a technical difference between how the two are cooked.
- According to most dictionaries, stuffing is defined as “a mixture used to stuff another food, traditionally poultry, before cooking.” Whereas dressing is cooked in a pan outside of the turkey cavity.
Traditional Difference:
- Traditionally, chestnuts, herbs, and chunks of onion were used to flavor the birds, all of which were already part of the local fare.
- Centuries later, we’re still stuffing turkeys as a way to keep the bird moist through the roasting process and add extra flavor.
More Recipes to Complete your Thanksgiving Dinner:
Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Slow Cooker Stuffing
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Yield
16
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 Total Fat 16g Saturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 55mg Sodium 586mg Carbohydrates 22g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 2g Sugar 6g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 5g
So many fun stuffing facts!! I do call it stuffing 🙂 I’ll have to try making it in the crockpot next year! Great idea! Hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving!
Yes, it was kind of interesting learning about stuffing. We do love making it in the crockpot. Thank you for your comment.
Thank you for sharing on the Classy Flamingos! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. I’m going to have to give this a try. Pinning. http://blog.poinsettiadr.com/2019/11/classy-flamingos-party-78.html
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Happy Holiday!