Easy Crock Pot Stuffing (Slow Cooker Stuffing Recipe)
A delicious, hands-off homemade stuffing perfect for holidays, weeknight dinners, or anytime you want a cozy comfort-food side dish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Crock Pot Stuffing delivers rich umami flavor from mushrooms, a subtle sweetness from sautéed onions and celery, and a deep savory taste from chicken broth and herbs. The cream of mushroom soup and egg add a smooth, unexpected richness that keeps the stuffing moist and flavorful. Simply mix, cook, and serve — no oven required!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 bag (12 oz) dried bread cubes
How to Make Crock Pot Stuffing (Step-by-Step)
1. Sauté the Vegetables
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add celery, onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes.
Stir in mushrooms and garlic; continue cooking for another 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Prepare the Slow Cooker Base
- In the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, egg, parsley, rosemary, and sage until smooth.
3. Combine Ingredients
- Add the dried bread cubes to the slow cooker and fold gently until all pieces are coated.
Stir in the cooked vegetable mixture.
4. Cook the Stuffing
- Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes.
Then reduce heat to low for 2 hours.
Avoid opening the lid while cooking.
Stuffing is done when the top is steaming and internal temperature reaches about 160°F.
5. Serve
- Serve warm straight from the bowl or keep it in the slow cooker (covered) for up to 1 hour on warm mode.
Garnish with fresh parsley for color.
Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Stuffing
- Use dried bread cubes so the stuffing doesn’t turn mushy.
- Add extra broth if you prefer a softer texture.
- For more flavor, mix in cooked sausage, cranberries, or nuts.
- Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, potlucks, and holiday dinners.
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