Best 3 Slow Cooked Sausage Dressing Recipes
Craving a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for special occasions or chilly nights? Look no further than our slow-cooked sausage dressing! This delectable dish combines the savory flavors of sausage, the aromatic goodness of herbs, and the fluffy texture of bread cubes, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful broth. With two irresistible variations – a classic version and a cornbread version – this recipe caters to a range of preferences. Whether you're a fan of traditional dressing or prefer the slightly sweet and moist texture of cornbread, we've got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and prepare to indulge in a truly satisfying culinary experience.
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SAUSAGE DRESSING
I relied on this slow-cooker recipe at Thanksgiving when there was no room in my oven to bake stuffing. The results were fantastic. Even family members who don't usually eat stuffing had some. -Mary Kendall, Appleton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion and celery over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage mixture to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker., Stir in broth, eggs, melted butter, sage and pepper. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly to combine., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 3-4 hours, stirring once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1080mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
SLOW-COOKER SAUSAGE STUFFING
This hearty stuffing requires no use of a stove-top or oven-simply add cut-up stale French bread, a few vegetables and sweet Italian sausage to a slow cooker and let the machine do the rest. Only a small amount of chicken broth is necessary because the vegetables and sausage give off so much liquid (and flavor).
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 12h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 6-quart slow cooker with butter.
- Toss the stale French bread, butter, onions, carrots, celery, thyme and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over the bread mixture and toss to coat. Use your hands to tear teaspoon-size pieces of the Italian sausage and put them directly on top of the bread mixture. The sausage should cover most of the stuffing.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low until the sausage is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 4 hours. Remove the lid and gently stir the sausage into the stuffing. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to a shallow serving dish and garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve hot.
SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFING
This sausage and apple stuffing is a hybrid of my mother-in-law's recipe and my family's recipe. I tried it this Thanksgiving, and both sides of the family loved it.
Provided by SALLYCAT
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 13h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Tear bread into small pieces and spread out on a baking sheet. Let dry at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Drain and discard grease from the skillet.
- Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and celery. Cook and stir until very tender, about 10 minutes. Add sausage, apple, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Put dried bread pieces into a large bowl. Pour sausage mixture over bread and mix.
- Combine chicken broth, applesauce, and egg in a bowl. Pour over bread mixture and mix well. Add more broth, as needed, to moisten all the bread. Don't add too much now; more can always be added later if needed.
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour stuffing mixture into the slow cooker; cover and cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low and cook for 4 hours; stir the stuffing halfway through cooking, scraping the sides and adding more broth if it seems dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 744 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
Tips:
- Choose a flavorful sausage for the best results. Italian sausage, breakfast sausage, or sage sausage are all good options.
- Don't overcook the sausage. It should be cooked through but still moist.
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the dressing. Onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers are all good choices.
- Use fresh herbs, such as sage, thyme, and rosemary, to add flavor to the dressing.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add dried fruits, nuts, or cheese to the dressing.
- Make sure the dressing is moist before baking. If it's too dry, it will be crumbly and not very appetizing.
- Bake the dressing until it is golden brown and heated through.
Conclusion:
Slow-cooked sausage dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a side dish that will impress your guests, give slow-cooked sausage dressing a try!
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