Name: How to make Stove-Top Stuffing in the slow cooker
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 6 oz. box Stove Top Stuffing Mix ((any flavor)); 1 1/2 cups water; 4 Tbsp. salted butter

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You can’t beat how easy Stove-Top stuffing is to make. You can make it even more hands-off by using your slow cooker! The best part is that you can keep it warm for your dinner party.

If you love easy side dishes also try my sweet potato wedges or green bean casserole.

stove top stuffing done cooking in slow cooker

For my family’s holiday dinners, each family brings prepared food in a slow cooker.

I like to prepare and bring the stove-top stuffing in my slow cooker. Stuffing travels great and stays moist in the slow cooker.

ingredients for stove top stuffing in front of a slow cooker

How to make Stove-Top Stuffing in the crockpot:

Stove-Top Brand Stuffing Mix – You can use any flavor! My favorites are chicken or cornbread.
Butter – amount listed on the box
Water – amount listed on the box

2 images. Top one butter and water in slow cooker. Bottom, melted butter and water in slow cooker.

Place the water and butter in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours.
Add the stuffing mix after the water and butter are hot. Stir.
Fluff with a fork.

How many boxes can I make?

You can make up to five boxes in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Follow and measure the amount of ingredients for each box – no need to adjust for the slow cooker.

2 image collage. Top image is stuffing being poured into a slow cooker. Bottom, spatula stirring stuffing.

What are some stuffing mix-ins?

Add one or more of these options below to make your stuffing extra special. (Add when the stuffing is done).

Ground sausage: Cook and crumble a 1/2 pound of ground sausage for each box of stuffing.
Vegetables: Sauté carrots, onion, and celery for additional flavor.
Dried cranberries: Add 1/4 cup for each box of stuffing for a festive touch.
Apples: Dice 1 apple per box of stuffing for a sweet crunch.

cooked sausage, cooked vegetables, dried cranberries, and sliced apple on tray

How long can I keep this on the warm setting?

Cooked stuffing will keep on the warm setting for 3 hours but will need some babysitting.
Stir every half hour and add a touch of water if looks like it’s drying out.

Close up of stove top stuffing in slow cooker with wooden spoon in it.

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