Best 4 Slow Cooker Sage And Sausage Stuffing Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of Slow Cooker Sage and Sausage Stuffing, a delectable dish that combines savory flavors and textures to create a memorable side dish. This stuffing is crafted using a blend of ground sausage, aromatic sage, diced celery and onion, and a touch of sweetness from dried cranberries. The addition of chicken broth and seasoned bread cubes ensures a moist and flavorful stuffing that complements any main course. For a vegetarian twist, try the Slow Cooker Vegetable Stuffing, which boasts a medley of colorful vegetables, including carrots, celery, bell peppers, and corn, all seasoned to perfection. Alternatively, if you prefer a classic stuffing recipe, the Traditional Stovetop Stuffing is a timeless choice, featuring a combination of sage, parsley, thyme, and rosemary that captures the essence of this beloved dish. Each recipe offers a unique take on this culinary delight, catering to diverse preferences and ensuring a memorable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER SAUSAGE STUFFING



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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

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces plus more for greasing the slow cooker
1 large crusty loaf of French bread or two baguettes (not sourdough), cut into 1-inch pieces and staled overnight (about 14 cups)
1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/3-inch pieces (about 1 heaping cup)
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/3-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely-minced fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons roughly-chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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-COOKED SAUSAGE DRESSING



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This savory dressing gets amped up with apples and pecans. It cooks easily in a slow cooker so the stove and oven are free for the other dishes you're preparing. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups seasoned stuffing cubes or croutons
1 medium tart apple, chopped
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine the first 5 ingredients. In a nonstick skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion and celery over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes; drain. Add to stuffing mixture; stir in broth and butter. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until apple is tender, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SLOW COOKER SAGE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



SLOW COOKER SAGE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING image

Categories     Side     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing

Yield 10-14

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 pounds (about 2 loaves) high quality sandwich bread or soft Italian or French bread, cut into 3/4-inch dice, about 5 quarts
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, plus more for buttering slow cooker
• 1 1/2 pounds sage sausage, removed from casing
• 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
• 4 large stalks celery, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated on microplane
• 1/4 cup minced fresh sage leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves)
• 24 ounces (3 cups) low-sodium chicken or turkey broth, preferably homemade
• 3 whole eggs
• 1/4 cup minced parsley leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1 Adjust oven racks to lower middle and upper middle position. Preheat oven to 275°F. Spread bread evenly over two rimmed baking sheets. Stagger trays on oven racks and bake until completely dried, about 50 minutes total, rotating trays and stirring bread cubes several times during baking. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Turn off oven. 2 In large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium high heat until foaming subsides (don't allow butter to brown), about 2 minutes. Add sausage and mash with stiff whisk or potato masher to break up into fine pieces (largest pieces should be no greater than 1/4-inch). Cook, stirring frequently until only a few bits of pink remain, about 8 minutes. Add onions, celery, garlic, and sage and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add half of chicken stock. 3 Whisk remaining chicken stock, eggs, and 3 tablespoons parsley in medium bowl until homogeneous. Stirring constantly with wooden spoon, slowly pour egg mixture into sausage mixture. Add bread cubes and fold gently until evenly mixed. 4 Grease the inside of a slow cooker with butter. Transfer stuffing to slow cooker and set to low heat. Cook for 5 hours. Keep warm or serve.

SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFING



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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

1 loaf white sandwich bread
½ pound sage-flavored bulk breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup diced celery
1 medium Golden Delicious apple, chopped
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup chicken broth, or more as needed
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
cooking spray

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:

  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like sage and thyme add a lot of flavor to stuffing. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount called for in the recipe.
  • Don't overstuff the slow cooker: The stuffing will expand as it cooks, so don't pack it too tightly into the slow cooker. Leave some room for the stuffing to breathe.
  • Cook the stuffing on low: Low heat is best for cooking stuffing in a slow cooker. This will help prevent the stuffing from drying out.
  • Add some moisture: Stuffing can be dry, so it's a good idea to add some moisture to the recipe. You can do this by adding some chicken broth, vegetable broth, or melted butter.
  • Taste the stuffing before serving: Before serving the stuffing, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker sage and sausage stuffing is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your stuffing turns out perfect every time.

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