Name: Classic Slow-Cooker Stuffing
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 255 min
Ingredients: 12 cups whole-grain country bread cubes (1-inch); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 2 cups chopped celery; 2.5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper

Classic Slow-Cooker Stuffing

Save space in your oven and use your slow cooker to whip up this easy, classic stuffing. Hearty whole-grain bread gets toasted in the oven for only 10 minutes (and you can toast the cubes ahead of time!) while your slow cooker does the rest.

Pam Lolley

Updated on January 31, 2020

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 50 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High Fiber Vegetarian Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Aging

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Ingredients

12 cups whole-grain country bread cubes (1-inch)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
2 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place bread cubes in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet; bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and celery and cook, stirring often, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Place the cooled bread cubes in a large bowl; stir in the onion mixture, broth, eggs, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Lightly coat a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Transfer the bread mixture to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on High for 30 minutes; reduce heat to Low and cook until cooked through and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 3 to 4 hours.

Tips

To make ahead: Toast bread (Step 1); store toasted bread cubes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. The stuffing may be held, covered, on Warm for up to 2 hours.

Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231	Calories
9g	Fat
28g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g	20%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Vitamin A 191IU	4%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Folate 58mcg	14%
Sodium 378mg	16%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 2mg	10%
Magnesium 51mg	12%
Potassium 271mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.