Here’s a simple and flavorful slow cooker stuffing using boxed stuffing mix or homemade bread cubes. It’s hands-off, moist, and perfect alongside roast meats or as a holiday side.
Slow Cooker Stuffing Mix
Ingredients
- 6 cups dry stuffing mix (or about 1 lb cubed bread, dried overnight)
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 2–3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ cup chopped parsley, ¼ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup chopped nuts
Instructions
1. Sauté aromatics
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and celery; cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
2. Combine ingredients
- In the slow cooker, place stuffing mix.
- Add sautéed onion and celery.
- Sprinkle in sage, thyme, pepper, and optional add-ins.
- Pour in 2 cups broth; gently toss to moisten.
3. Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW 2–3 hours.
- Stir occasionally.
- If too dry, add more broth, ¼ cup at a time, until desired consistency.
4. Serve
- Fluffy, flavorful stuffing straight from the slow cooker.
- Optional: top with extra butter or herbs before serving.
Tips
- Bread texture: Slightly stale bread works best; it soaks up flavors without turning mushy.
- Crispy top: To get a golden top, transfer to a baking dish and broil 3–5 minutes before serving.
- Make-ahead: Assemble the night before in the slow cooker insert, cover, and refrigerate. Cook next day on LOW.
If you want, I can give a “holiday-style” version with sausage, apples, and cranberries that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Do you want me to do that?
