Slow Cooker Apple Sausage Stuffing – Easy Recipes for the Holidays
This easy recipes slow cooker apple sausage stuffing is a comforting and flavorful side for your holiday table.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) bag unseasoned bread cubes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil. Add onions and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the apples and herbs, cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the bowl with sausage. Add bread cubes and toss to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth and gently stir to moisten all ingredients.
- Transfer stuffing mixture to a greased slow cooker. Dot with butter on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until heated through and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Serve warm directly from the slow cooker.