Easier Stuffing

Just grab a stuffing mix off your grocer's shelf and prepare it according to the package directions. If you add a little butter and a bit of chicken stock to the mix it will improve the flavor and texture.
Or use your crockpot or slow cooker to make the stuffing (then it's called dressing!). The stuffing will be beautifully moist, it's easier (and safer) to cook an unstuffed turkey, and you have to make the stuffing ahead of time so one job is done!

For Thanksgiving or Christmas, make this delicious apple and nut-stuffed stuffing recipe in your crockpot.

 

Crockpot Apple Stuffing

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours, 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 onions, chopped
• 14-oz. pkg. cubed herbed seasoned stuffing mix
• 1-1/2 cups applesauce
• 1 cup water

Preparation:

In large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp. of the butter and cook walnuts over medium heat until walnuts are toasted and fragrant, stirring frequently and watching carefully; about 5 minutes. Remove nuts from skillet and place in small dish. Set aside. Melt remaining 6 Tbsp. butter in the same skillet. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until almost tender, stirring frequently.
Spray a 4-6 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and place stuffing cubes in prepared crockpot. Add cooked onion with butter and mix gently. Add applesauce and water and mix lightly. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts before serving. 10 3/4 cup servings

Crockpot Sweet Potato Stuffing

 

Cook your stuffing in your crockpot for a much easier Thanksgiving meal; besides, it's just delicious.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours, 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chopped celery, including tops
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 6 cups dry bread crumbs
• 1 sweet potato, cooked, peeled, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. rubbed sage
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper

Preparation:

In heavy skillet, melt butter and cook celery and onion until tender, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to coat. Grease a 4-5 quart crockpot and fill with stuffing, 1/2 to 3/4 full. Cover crockpot and cook on Low for 4-5 hours until stuffing is hot. Serves 6-8