Can we talk about this Super Easy Crock Pot Stuffing? Or do you call it Crock Pot Dressing?
Either way, it’s a staple at any Thanksgiving meal. There are so many options out there, but it’s basically just crusty bread that is smothered in tasty seasonings then baked to perfection.
But wait – if your oven is pre-occupied with a large turkey, when will that stuffing make it’s way in there?
How to cook Crock Pot Stuffing:
I love this Crock Pot Sausage Stuffing recipe because it not only tastes amazing, but it frees up your oven and gives you the ability to spend your attention on more important matters – friends and family.
This Crockpot Stuffing has all the classics in there – celery, onion, mushrooms… but I added some sage sausage to give it just a little bit more of a smokey spice.
It all starts with the bread.
I used about 1 1/2 large french breads from the bakery section. I cut them into small cubes. It’s best if the bread is dried out. So leave the bread cubes out overnight, or toss them in the oven at a really low temperature (225* should work) for about an hour or so to dry them out.
Types of Bread to Use for Classic Stuffing Recipe:
- I love to use French Bread because it’s affordable and easy to find.
- Sour dough is a great alternative.
- In a pinch you can use sandwich bread, but make sure it’s plenty dried out.
- To make it even easier, you can use the pre-dried stuffing bread found during the holidays at most grocery stores.
Brown some sausage (do NOT use maple sausage). I find that just a regular ground sausage or a sage flavored ground sausage works best.
Sauté all the onion, celery and mushrooms in a large skillet.
Combine everything in a large bowl, then pour in the liquids and seasonings. Stir it all up and place it in your lightly greased crock pot.
Set it to Low and get to work on things like Homemade Rolls, or whip up a Pumpkin Mage Cake (it’s all the rage these days).
Sausage Stuffing Recipe made in the Slow Cooker
This stuffing is so easy to make and more importantly – super flavorful!
Even my husband, who is not a fan of stuffing, said this was the best stuffing he had ever tasted!
That’s a win in my book!
So if you’re looking to save room in the oven and still serve one mean side of stuffing this year, then give this super easy Crock Pot Sausage Stuffing recipe a try!
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Crock Pot Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz ground sausage
- 8 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups diced onion
- 1 1/2 cups diced celery
- 2 cups chopped mushrooms
- 12 cups cubed french bread, dried out and crusty
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp dry thyme
- 1 tsp salt, or more to taste
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 to 2 cups chicken broth or stock, depending on how moist you like your stuffing
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Return the skillet to the stove top, melt the butter over medium-high heat and add the onion, celery and mushrooms. Sauté until the veggies are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Place the crusty bread in a very large bowl and add the sausage, sautéed veggies, the seasonings, 1 cup of chicken broth, and the lightly beaten eggs. Stir to combine. If needed, add a little more chicken broth to moisten the stuffing to your liking. Keep in mind that the moisture will not reduce much in the crock pot since there will be a lid on it.
- Pour your stuffing mixture into a lightly greased (7 quart) crock pot. Cover and set to Low for 4 hours. When done, stir gently and serve. Enjoy!
Can I use bread cubes in a bag ( from a store)?
If so, any adjustments?
I would also use one pound of sausage.
Bread cubes from the bag will work great! Just make sure it’s still about 12 cups in total. Enjoy!
Any adjustments needed if I omit the sausage for vegetarian guests?
No, you should be fine to omit!