Crockpot Stuffing is a savory holiday side dish that is so simple and delicious. It is made with dry bread cubes, butter, onion, celery, mushrooms, fresh parsley, herbs, chicken broth, and eggs. It cooks right in the slow cooker until soft, flavorful, and ready to serve warm.
We love this for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday potlucks because it frees up oven space and keeps the stuffing warm until dinner. The buttery vegetables and classic herbs give it that homemade flavor everyone looks forward to.
More than anything, it’s an easy recipe that makes holiday hosting so much simpler.
Serve this stuffing with Crockpot Turkey, Homemade Turkey Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, and Sweet Potato Casserole for a Thanksgiving dinner everyone will remember.
Why you’ll love it + Why it works:
- Frees Up Oven Space: The slow cooker handles the stuffing so your oven is available for the rest of your holiday meal.
- Easy Holiday Side: Simple ingredients and hands-off cooking make entertaining less stressful.
- Homemade Flavor: Butter, herbs, vegetables, and broth create the classic stuffing everyone loves.
- Bread Absorbs Flavor: Dry bread cubes soak up the buttery broth while still holding their texture.
Crockpot Stuffing Ingredients
- Butter (1 cup): Adds rich flavor while coating the vegetables and bread for classic homemade stuffing.
- Yellow onion (¼ cup, chopped): Adds savory flavor and natural sweetness as it cooks.
- Celery (2 cups, chopped): Gives the stuffing its traditional flavor and a little texture.
- Sliced mushrooms (6 ounces): Adds savory depth and extra moisture. White button or cremini mushrooms both work well.
- Fresh parsley (¼ cup, chopped): Brightens the stuffing with fresh herb flavor and color.
- Dry bread cubes (12 cups): Forms the base of the stuffing and soak up all the flavorful broth. Day-old bread works best.
- Salt (1½ to 2 teaspoons): Enhances all of the flavors. Adjust based on how salty your broth is.
- Dried sage (1½ teaspoons): Gives the stuffing its classic holiday flavor.
- Poultry seasoning (1 teaspoon): Adds a blend of herbs that pairs perfectly with turkey and chicken.
- Dried thyme (1 teaspoon): Brings earthy flavor that complements the other herbs.
- Dried marjoram (½ teaspoon): Adds a mild, sweet herbal note that rounds out the seasoning.
- Ground black pepper (½ teaspoon): Adds gentle warmth and balances the richness.
- Chicken broth (4½ cups, plus more as needed): Moistens the bread while adding rich savory flavor. Low sodium broth works especially well.
- Large eggs (2, beaten): Helps bind the stuffing together while adding richness.
How to Make Crock Pot Stuffing
PREP. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or butter and set aside.
SEASON. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, celery, mushrooms, and parsley. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but not browned.
ASSEMBLE. Place the bread cubes in a very large mixing bowl. Spoon the cooked vegetables over the bread, making sure to scrape in all the buttery goodness. Sprinkle with salt, sage, poultry seasoning, thyme, marjoram, and pepper.
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while gently stirring, just until the bread is evenly moistened. The mixture should be soft but not soupy. Stir in the beaten eggs until fully combined.
BAKE. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, stirring once or twice if possible. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Use dry bread cubes so the stuffing absorbs broth without turning mushy.
- Add broth slowly, you want it moist but not soupy.
- Stir once or twice while cooking if possible, it helps everything cook evenly.
- Taste at the end and adjust salt, broth brands vary in saltiness.
- Want crisp edges? Spoon some into a baking dish and broil briefly before serving.
Crockpot Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ¼ cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 6 ounces sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 12 cups dry bread cubes
- 1½ – 2 teaspoons salt
- 1½ teaspoons dried sage
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4½ cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or butter and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, celery, mushrooms, and parsley. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but not browned.
- Place the bread cubes in a very large mixing bowl. Spoon the cooked vegetables over the bread, making sure to scrape in all the buttery goodness. Sprinkle with salt, sage, poultry seasoning, thyme, marjoram, and pepper.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while gently stirring, just until the bread is evenly moistened. The mixture should be soft but not soupy. Stir in the beaten eggs until fully combined.
- Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, stirring once or twice if possible. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use dry bread cubes so the stuffing absorbs broth without turning mushy.
- Add broth slowly, you want it moist but not soupy.
- Stir once or twice while cooking if possible, it helps everything cook evenly.
- Taste at the end and adjust salt, broth brands vary in saltiness.
- Want crisp edges? Spoon some into a baking dish and broil briefly before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350°F covered until hot. Add a splash of broth if it seems dry.
Freeze cooled stuffing for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat until warmed through.
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