Our Favorite Homemade Stuffing Recipe

Looking for ways to lighten the oven load this Thanksgiving? Try our rich herby Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Stuffing made right on the countertop in a crock pot! It’s the plight of Thanksgiving dinner… How can you possibly make all the wonderfully cozy dishes you’ve added to your menu, with only one oven and four stovetop burners? You could upgrade your kitchen this month to include double ovens and additional burners. wink Or, you can look to your slow cooker for answers!

Slow cookers (AKA crock pots) are a fantastic solution for all sorts of dinnertime dilemmas. Think beyond the beef stew and Mexican casserole you usually throw in your crockpot. The humble slow cooker is capable of so much more. And the beauty is, most of us have at least one crockpot hidden in our pantry. Often two or three.

Crockpot Stuffing To The Rescue

Over the years we’ve made yeast rolls, quiche, spiced apples, beef tenderloin, wassail, creamed spinach, creamed corn, and all sorts of unconventional things in the crock pot. This frees up the oven and stovetop space. Plus, you can plug in your slow cooker(s) anywhere in the house. They don’t have to take up valuable countertop space either! #mindblown Just imagine all the Thanksgiving side dishes that are potentially slow cooker-friendly.

Crockpot Stuffing Recipe Ingredients 

Unsalted Butter Chopped Sweet Onions Thinly Sliced Celery Unseasoned Dried Bread Cubes (store-bought or homemade) Chopped Parsley Chopped Fresh Sage Chopped Fresh Rosemary Leaves Chopped Fresh Thyme Leaves Dried Cranberries Chicken Broth Large Eggs Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt Crushed Red Pepper

How To Make Slow Cooker Stuffing (Dressing)

Let’s start with my favorite Slow Cooker Stuffing Recipe, shall we? This is a classic dressing recipe loaded with butter and herbs.

Homemade Stuffing Tips & Tricks

Because this crockpot stuffing recipe is made with all fresh ingredients, it’s important to season it well with salt. I like to sprinkle a generous amount of Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt over the top to bring out the natural flavors in the other ingredients. It makes the butter-soaked bread cubes taste butterier. It makes the herbs taste even more fresh and green. It even makes the cranberries taste sweeter. Good salt is the magic ingredient in any recipe. What you end up with is a super moist and fluffy traditional Thanksgiving stuffing that is utterly irresistible. Who even needs the rest of the Thanksgiving dinner when you have stuffing like this? Looking for more holiday recipes with a salty note? Check out our newest Pinterest Board, Brilliant Time Saving Recipes! All our sweet and savory favorites are represented, along with amazing tips on how to make the most of sea salt and kosher salt.

Can I Cook Stuffing In A Slow Cooker?

Oh, yes! It’s actually my preferred method, because it keeps the stuffing extra moist, and frees up the oven and stovetop for other holiday dishes.

How Long Do You Cook Stuffing In A Crockpot?

Generally speaking, stuffing will “bake” in a slow cooker for 2-4 hours on high heat, or 4-6 hours on low heat. Then set the slow cooker to warm and leave it, until it’s time to serve.

How Long Does This Dressing Recipe Last? 

Leftovers of this recipe can last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days or you can store it in the freezer or up to one month. 

More Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes 

Sausage Mushroom Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe Mexican Thanksgiving Cornbread Stuffing Recipe  Asian Spiced Thanksgiving Turkey Oven Baked Recipe Amazing Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe Pecan Praline Cake Recipe Fluffy Pumpkin Cream Pie Recipe

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