Crockpot Stuffing - The Recipe Rebel (2025)

This homemadeCrockpot Stuffing recipeis deliciously comforting and so easy to make! Save youroven spaceand make somedelicious stuffingin your slow cooker for yourholiday dinnerthis year!

ThisCrockpot Stuffing recipeis perfect forThanksgiving dinner, saving youroven spacefor the turkey and saving you time with only 15 minutes of prep!

This slow cooker stuffing is filled with all the classic flavors oftraditional stuffingbut with the added convenience of being able to set it and forget it.

With just a few simple ingredients and a bit ofcooking timein 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 myHomemade Creamed Corn,Maple Bacon Baked Beans,Homemade Crescent Rolls, andGreen 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.

1. Sauté veg and apple: Sauté onion, celery, and apples in melted butter.
2. Add seasoning: Add the garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook.

3. Assemble the stuffing: Place the bread cubes into the slow cooker and add the onion mixture, the remaining butter, and the broth. Stir well.
4. Cook: Put the lid on the crockpot and cook — adding a layer of paper towel keeps it from getting soggy!

Crock-Pot Stuffing Recipe FAQs

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 otherHomemade 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 myGarlic Brown Sugar Dry Brine TurkeyorRoast Turkey Breast with Cranberry Marinadefor your mains, and one of my yummyThanksgiving Side Dishes!

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