Description
A fuss-free, hearty stuffing packed with flavors of sausage, cranberries, and classic herbs, perfect for any holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf bread, cubed
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 cup cranberries, dried
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet until it gets a bit of color.
- Toss the bread cubes, browned sausage, cranberries, sautéed veggies, broth, melted butter, and seasonings into the slow cooker.
- Stir everything gently to combine.
- Pat down the mixture gently, ensuring it’s compact but not packed too tight.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to low for about 4 hours.
- Check after 3 hours; if it looks dry, add a splash more broth.
- For a crispy top, crack the lid open for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Notes
This stuffing gets even better as leftovers. Reheat and enjoy or freeze for later!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg