Description
A hearty and flavorful crockpot stuffing recipe featuring savory sausage, sweet apples, and classic autumn spices. This easy-to-make dish combines sautéed sausage and vegetables with toasted bread cubes and melted butter, then slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot for a moist, comforting side that’s perfect for holiday meals or any cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
Other Ingredients
- 8 cups cubed bread, toasted
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sausage and vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until it is browned and cooked through. Add the chopped onion and celery to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients in crockpot: In the crockpot, mix the cooked sausage and vegetables with the peeled and chopped apples, toasted bread cubes, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add broth and butter: Pour the chicken broth and melted butter over the bread mixture in the crockpot. Stir gently to moisten the bread evenly but avoid making it too soggy.
- Cook the stuffing: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until the stuffing is heated through and the bread has absorbed the flavors and liquid, resulting in a moist, tender texture.
- Serve: Once done, fluff the stuffing with a fork and serve warm as a delicious side dish, perfect for holiday feasts or comfort meals.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs such as sage or thyme.
- Use day-old bread for better texture and absorption.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- This recipe can be made vegetarian by substituting sausage with plant-based meat and using vegetable broth.
