Description

Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffing is a comforting and flavorful side dish that enhances any meal, especially during holidays. This easy recipe brings together savory sausage, aromatic herbs, and hearty bread into a delightful stuffing that cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker. Prepare it quickly and let the slow cooker do the work while you focus on other dishes. With its rich flavors and customizable options, this stuffing is sure to impress your family and friends at gatherings or any dinner occasion.

Ingredients

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12 cups dried bread cubes
½ cup unsalted butter
1 pound chicken sausage (sage-flavored or original)
1 small onion (diced)
4 stalks celery (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme (fine chopped)
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (fine chopped)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2–3 cups chicken stock
2 large eggs (beaten)
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

If using fresh bread, cube a loaf of French bread and let it dry overnight.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook chicken sausage, onion, celery, and garlic until the sausage is browned and vegetables are soft.
Combine dried bread cubes with the sausage mixture in a slow cooker.
Whisk together chicken stock and beaten eggs; pour over the mixture in the slow cooker.
Stir to combine, adding more stock if necessary for moisture.
Cover with a kitchen towel before placing the lid on top; cook on low for 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
If needed, remove the lid for an additional 30 minutes to achieve desired consistency.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Side Dish
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in your favorite vegetables or spices. Use day-old bread for optimal texture.