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Crock Pot Buttery Herb Stuffing

Close-up of golden brown bread cubes for crock pot stuffing, seasoned with herbs and onions.
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Make classic buttery herb stuffing in your slow cooker to save oven space for your holiday meal. This recipe yields moist stuffing with crispy edges.

Ingredients

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  • 10 cups dry bread cubes (about 1 standard loaf)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Place the bread cubes in a very large bowl.
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery to the melted butter. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir the fresh sage and thyme into the onion mixture. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour the butter and vegetable mixture over the bread cubes. Add the salt and pepper. Toss gently until the bread is evenly coated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and the beaten eggs. Pour this liquid mixture over the bread mixture. Toss everything gently until the bread absorbs most of the liquid. Do not overmix.
  6. Lightly grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the slow cooker, spreading it evenly. Do not pack it down tightly.
  7. Cover the slow cooker 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 and the top is slightly set.
  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 mixture the day before, cover it, and refrigerate. Add 30 minutes extra cooking time if cooking directly from the refrigerator.
  • If you prefer a moister stuffing, use only 1.75 cups of chicken broth.
  • This recipe is a great set and forget side dish for feeding a crowd.

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