This Crockpot Stuffing recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, saving your oven space for the turkey and saving you time with only 15 minutes of prep! This slow cooker stuffing is filled with all the classic flavors of traditional stuffing but with the added convenience of being able to set it and forget it. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of cooking time in the crockpot, you’ll have a delicious and comforting side dish that your whole family will love. For more amazing Thanksgiving side dish recipes, check out my Homemade Creamed Corn, Maple Bacon Baked Beans, Homemade Crescent Rolls, and Green Bean Casserole.
Ingredients Needed:
Bread: any variety of bread will do, and day-old bread works best. You can use store-bought bread cubes if you prefer because it absorbs the moisture and the flavor. Butter: melted salted butter helps to keep the stuffing moist, and we’ll use it to sauté the apple and veggies. Mix-Ins: use a classic blend of diced onion and celery for a great savory base, and add a baking apple for even more flavor and texture. Seasonings: some freshly minced garlic, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper will add so much flavor to this dish, you don’t need anything else. Broth: low-sodium chicken broth works best to add a depth of flavor and also allows you to control the salt content.
How to Make Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Stuffing
This recipe is easy to make, and you can even prep it ahead of time! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
Tips and Notes
Dry your bread. If you don’t have time to leave your bread on the counter before making it, you can briefly toast it to get dry bread cubes. Save those crusts: can’t get your family to eat the end of the bread loaf? Cube and toss it in the freezer to add to stuffing or french toast casseroles. Make it in the oven. If you’d prefer making stuffing in a casserole dish in the oven, try my other Homemade Stuffing Recipe.
Crockpot Stuffing Variations
Other add-ins. Try adding in some other flavors with dried cranberries or cooked Italian sausage. Try fresh herbs. Put some fresh thyme or fresh parsley on top for serving to add more flavor. Make it vegetarian. Swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth to make this a vegetarian-friendly side dish for your holiday meal.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this delicious stuffing with some other family favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Try my Garlic Brown Sugar Dry Brine Turkey or Roast Turkey Breast with Cranberry Marinade for your mains, and one of my yummy Thanksgiving Side Dishes!
More Easy Side Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving
Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Crockpot Stuffing
Cheesy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
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