Perfect choice! Crock Pot Sausage Stuffing is hearty, savory, and frees up oven space — great for Thanksgiving or any cozy dinner. 🦃🍞🌿
Here’s a classic slow cooker version:
🥘 Crock Pot Sausage Stuffing
Ingredients
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1 lb ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
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1 large onion, diced
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3 celery stalks, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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12 cups dry bread cubes (white, sourdough, or cornbread mix)
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2 ½–3 cups chicken or turkey broth (enough to moisten)
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
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2 tsp poultry seasoning (or mix of sage, thyme, rosemary)
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1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
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Cook Sausage & Veggies:
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In a skillet, brown sausage until no longer pink.
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Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
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Mix Stuffing Base:
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In a large bowl, add bread cubes.
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Stir in sausage mixture, melted butter, parsley, and seasonings.
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Add beaten eggs and enough broth to moisten (stuffing should be damp but not soggy).
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Slow Cook:
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Grease crock pot insert.
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Transfer stuffing mixture into crock pot.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours (or HIGH 2 ½–3 hours). Stir once or twice if needed.
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Finish:
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For a crispier top, leave lid slightly ajar during the last 30 minutes.
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Fluff with a fork before serving.
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✅ Easy, flavorful, and stays warm until mealtime.
Would you like me to also share a cranberry-apple sausage stuffing variation (a little sweet + savory), or keep it strictly classic?