Description
This Classic Easy Crockpot Stuffing for Thanksgiving is the perfect make-ahead side dish. Keep your oven free for the turkey and enjoy a moist, flavorful stuffing with minimal fuss. Ideal for gatherings big or small.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
4 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 cups stale bread cubes (about 1.5–2 loaves; challah or sourdough preferred)
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, warmed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
1. Grease a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker with butter.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 cup butter. Add onions and celery; cook 8–10 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
4. Add stale bread cubes to a large bowl. Pour the warm vegetable mixture over the bread.
5. Add warmed broth and the lightly beaten eggs; toss gently until evenly moistened and combined.
6. Transfer mixture to the prepared slow cooker.
7. Cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours or on LOW for 4–5 hours, until heated through and lightly browned on top and sides (timing varies by slow cooker).
8. For a crisper top, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes or transfer to a baking dish and broil briefly (watch closely).
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Best texture comes from properly stale bread; if not stale, lightly toast cubes in the oven first.
Mix-ins like cooked sausage, dried cranberries, or diced apples add variety.
Great for freeing oven space and can be kept warm in the slow cooker.
Leftovers keep 3–4 days refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg