Best 7 Stuffing From The Slow Cooker Recipes

During the holidays, many cooks prepare a special dish known as stuffing. Traditionally made in an oven, this savory mixture is a delightful side dish that complements roasted meats and vegetables. However, with the convenience of modern appliances like the slow cooker, creating delicious stuffing has become easier and more enjoyable. This article presents a collection of the best stuffing recipes specifically designed for the slow cooker, offering a range of flavors and textures to suit every taste preference. Whether you prefer classic bread-based stuffing, flavorful cornbread stuffing, or a unique stuffing variation, this article has you covered. Get ready to explore a world of slow-cooked stuffing recipes that will make your holiday meals extraordinary.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFING FOR SLOW COOKER

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This poultry stuffing recipe is prepared in a slow cooker so no turkey is needed. Note: If using a seasoned stuffing mix, omit the herbs and salt.

Provided by Wanda Galloway

Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
¼ cup chopped parsley
2 (8 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained
12 cups white bread, cut into cubes
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons sage
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Saute the celery, onion, parsley and mushrooms until onions are soft.
In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes and vegetables. Add the poultry seasoning, thyme, sage, pepper, salt and marjoram. Toss together well. Add egg and enough broth to moisten.
Lightly pack into slow cooker; cover and cook on high for 45 minutes. Reduce to low and cook for 4 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 901.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SIMPLE SLOW-COOKER STUFFING

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Slow cooker dressing is a Thanksgiving staple you can't go without. Create our Simple Slow-Cooker Stuffing with five ingredients, then set it and forget it. It's as easy as can be! Prep this dish in 15 minutes and serve up a classic side that will have your family coming back for seconds... and maybe thirds.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 package (12 oz) seasoned bread stuffing cubes (about 8 cups)
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

Steps:

Lightly spray bottom and side of 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
Place bread cubes, celery mixture and broth in slow cooker; toss to combine. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

STUFFING FROM THE SLOW COOKER

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If you're hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner this year, add this simple slow-cooked stuffing to your menu to ease entertaining. The recipe comes in handy when you run out of oven space at large family gatherings. I use this Crock Pot dressing recipe often. -Donald Seiler, Macon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 3h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter
6 cups cubed day-old white bread
6 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onion and celery in butter until tender. , In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, salt, poultry seasoning, sage and pepper. Stir in onion mixture. Combine broth and eggs; add to bread mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER STUFFING

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This is an easy way to make 'extra' stuffing for a large crowd, saving stove space because it cooks in a slow cooker. Very tasty and moist!

Provided by Gayle Wagner

Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Mushroom Stuffing and Dressing

Time 9h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
12 ounces sliced mushrooms
12 cups dry bread cubes
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ½ cups chicken broth, or as needed
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, mushroom, and parsley in butter, stirring frequently.
Spoon cooked vegetables over bread cubes in a very large mixing bowl. Season with poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, marjoram, and salt and pepper. Pour in enough broth to moisten, and mix in eggs. Transfer mixture to slow cooker, and cover.
Cook on High for 45 minutes, then reduce heat to Low, and cook for 4 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 501.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SLOW-COOKER DRESSING

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Here's an easy dressing that's perfect for Thanksgiving get-togethers. Once it's in the slow cooker, you're free to turn your attention to the other dishes. -Rita Nodland, Bismarck, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
8 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute celery and onion until tender. Place stuffing cubes, celery mixture and seasonings in a large bowl; toss to combine. Gradually stir in broth., Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SLOW COOKER STUFFING

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From Allrecipes. This is the best stuffing I've ever tried! And it's perfect during the holidays... since it's done in the slow cooker there's more space on the stove/ oven for other things!

Provided by bcfdwife

Categories For Large Groups

Time 8h25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
12 ounces sliced mushrooms
12 cups dry bread cubes
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 1/2 cups chicken broth (or as needed)
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, mushroom, and parsley in butter, stirring frequently.
Spoon cooked vegetables over bread cubes in a very large mixing bowl. Season with poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, marjoram, and salt and pepper. Pour in enough broth to moisten, and mix in eggs. Transfer mixture to slow cooker, and cover.
Cook on High for 45 minutes, then reduce heat to Low, and cook for 4 to 8 hours.

SLOW COOKER STUFFING RECIPE

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While your oven will be quite busy during this holiday season, take advantage of your crock pot with this amazingly flavorful and moist slow cooker stuffing.

Provided by Contributor

Categories Side Dish

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter ((2 sticks))
1 large onion ((diced))
2 cups celery ((chopped))
1 apple ((diced, optional))
¼ cup fresh parsley ((chopped))
1 ½ cups mushrooms ((sliced))
2 10 ounce boxes Mrs. Cubbison's Herb Seasoned Cube Stuffing ((about 10 cups))
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth
2 eggs ((beaten))

Steps:

Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, apple, parsley, and mushrooms in butter, stirring frequently.
Pour bread cubes into a large mixing bowl and pour butter and vegetables on top and combine. Season with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper.
Pour enough broth to moisten the bread cubes and mix in beaten eggs.
Transfer mixture to slow cooker and cover. Cook on high for 45 minutes, then reduce heat to low and cook for 4 to 8 hours. Check occasionally to make sure the sides don't burn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 739 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

Choose the right bread: Use a sturdy bread that can hold up to the slow cooking process without becoming mushy. Good options include French bread, sourdough, or Italian bread.
Dry the bread before using: This will help to prevent the stuffing from becoming too soggy. You can do this by spreading the bread cubes on a baking sheet and baking them in a preheated oven at 200°F for 10-15 minutes, or by letting them air dry for several hours.
Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the stuffing: This will help to bring out their flavor and prevent them from becoming waterlogged.
Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the liquid that will help to cook the stuffing and add flavor to it. Use a broth that you enjoy the taste of, such as chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
Season the stuffing well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the stuffing. This will help to give it a delicious flavor.
Cook the stuffing until it is heated through: The internal temperature of the stuffing should reach 165°F before it is safe to eat.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your stuffing turns out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and hassle-free side dish, give slow cooker stuffing a try.