How to make Stove-Top Stuffing in the Slow Cooker
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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 slow cooker green bean casserole.
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I made this at school for a Friendsgiving with coworkers. It came out perfect and my classroom smelled wonderful!
– kelly
Each family brings prepared food in a slow cooker for my family’s holiday dinners. I like to prepare and bring the stove-top stuffing in my slow cooker. Stuffing travels great and stays moist in the slow cooker. My tested method below works for as many as you need to serve. If you are looking for a homemade recipe, try my crockpot stuffing recipe.
The Ingredients
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
How to make Stove-Top Stuffing in the crockpot:
- 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.
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.
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.
More recipes to use up stove-top stuffing:
How to make Stove-Top Stuffing in the slow cooker
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Equipment
- Slow Cooker: 1.5 quart or larger
Ingredients
- 6 oz. box Stove Top Stuffing Mix, (any flavor)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 Tbsp. salted butter
Instructions
- Add the water and butter (unmelted) into your slow cooker.
- Cover, and cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours or until hot.
- Add the stuffing mix and stir.
- Place the lid back on the slow cooker and switch to the warm setting. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve!
Sarah’s Notes
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 and veggies.
- 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.
Nutrition
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I made this at school for a Friendsgiving with coworkers. It came out perfect and my classroom smelled wonderful!
Mine was too mushy
Can’t wait to try this!
Can I add a little sour cream to this recipe to keep it moist
Yes, that will work great.
Are steps 2 & 3 mixed up?
No, you don’t want to add your stuffing until the other stuff is hot. Will be less mushy that way.
Very good but chicken was a bit dry
For the last 10 years I have made Stove Top in a very flavourful and easy manner. Instead of water use a can of chicken or beef broth along with the butter. This improves the flavour greatly. I am sure you could do this in the slow cooker or crockpot! Thanks for the great tip
Awesome Idea I must try! Thanks for the tip
I have low or high setting – how long on the low setting?
Most likely 2.5 hours on low.
Most of your recipes are wonderful!!
Can I make this with canned oysters?
I don’t see why not, just make sure the oysters are cooked before serving.