Classic Slow Cooker Stuffing
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Recipe type: Holiday Recipes, Weekend Cooking, Cooking for a Crowd
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Serves: 12 cups
 
Ingredients
  • 16- to 18-ounce loaf rustic white or sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 4 large stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh sage leaves
  • Leaves from 4 stalks thyme
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups turkey, chicken, or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup diced apple, dried fruit, nuts (optional)
Instructions
  1. If your bread is not already completely stale (tip: ask the bakery department at your grocery store if they have day old bread for stuffing), dry out the bread by baking for 60-90 minutes, stirring every half hour, in a 225 degree F oven. Bake until bread is crisp.
  2. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt butter and add garlic, onions and celery. Stir frequently until vegetables are soft and onions look opaque. Add sage and thyme, and cook for two more minutes or until herbs become fragrant.
  3. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and add the broth. Season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, fold the bread cubes in with the cooked vegetables, egg mixture and apples. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
  4. Transfer to the bowl of a 7-quart slow cooker that has been prepared according to appliance directions.
  5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until crisp around the edges.
Recipe by In Good Taste at http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/thanksgiving-dinner-ten-classic-stuffing-slow-cooker/