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Slow Cooker Buttery Herb Stuffing

Close-up of a white bowl filled with savory crock pot stuffing, featuring bread cubes, celery, onions, and fresh thyme.
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Make classic, flavorful stuffing in your slow cooker to save oven space during holiday cooking. This recipe yields moist stuffing with crispy edges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried bread cubes (about 12 cups)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Place the dried bread cubes in a very large bowl.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery. Cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
  3. Stir the fresh sage, thyme, salt, and pepper into the onion mixture. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour the butter and vegetable mixture over the bread cubes. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and eggs. Pour this liquid mixture over the bread cubes and toss again until everything is just moistened. Do not overmix.
  6. Lightly grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the slow cooker and spread it out evenly. Do not pack it down.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or on HIGH for 1.5 to 2 hours. The stuffing is done when it is heated through.
  8. For crispy edges, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  9. Serve directly from the slow cooker.

Notes

  • You can prepare the entire mixture the day before, cover it, and refrigerate. Add 30 minutes to the cooking time if cooking from cold.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the chicken broth with turkey broth.
  • To achieve the best crispy top layer, you can carefully transfer the top layer of stuffing to a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes after it finishes cooking in the slow cooker. Watch it closely to prevent burning.

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