Savory Slow Cooker Stuffing with Herbed Butter
A rich, savory, and moist stuffing made in the slow cooker, featuring fresh herbs and aromatic vegetables for a traditional holiday taste without the oven stress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 10 cups dried bread cubes (sourdough or white)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1.5 to 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and celery until translucent and soft.
- Stir in minced garlic, sage, thyme, and rosemary; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes with the sautéed butter and herb mixture, tossing to coat.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth, salt, and pepper until the bread is moist but not soggy.
- Grease a slow cooker and transfer the stuffing inside, pressing down gently.
- Cover and cook on Low for 3-4 hours or High for 1.5-2 hours.
- Optional: Transfer to a baking sheet and broil for 3 minutes for a crispy top.