This classic sausage herb stuffing is full of an amazing mixture of flavors and all cooked in the slow cooker! The spices used in this are the star of the show and it will be a side dish that everyone goes crazy over!
If you are looking for some more Thanksgiving ideas then I have a few that you should try first! This Casserole , this amazing Cranberry Sauce , and this delightful Pie should all be on your menu this year!
Sausage Herb Stuffing
I love everything about the food at Thanksgiving. The turkey , mashed potatoes , sweet potatoes , and one of my favorite parts is the stuffing! When you add the sausage, celery, carrots, onion, and fresh herbs, and spices you create an unforgettable stuffing. Something about making it in the slow cooker fuses all of the flavors together. The veggies cook up so soft and tender and the result is absolutely amazing. The edges get crispy and the stuffing is perfectly moist and full of flavor. Don’t have time to wait for a slow cooker? Make my Sourdough Stuffing instead!
Thanksgiving can be a busy day of running around or hosting a full house, which is why this slow cooker stuffing is a lifesaver! It’s the classic dish everyone expects, but made right in the slow cooker, so it’s easy to transport or frees up precious oven space. It slow cooks to perfection with crispy edges and incredible flavor. And if you have leftovers (lucky you!), turn them into Turkey Stuffing Balls for the best post-holiday snack ever.
What’s In Sausage Herb Stuffing?
I always love having herbs on hand in the pantry because they are great to add to any dish in a pinch. See the recipe card below for a list of exact ingredient measurements.
- French bread: You will want to cut this into 1 inch pieces
- Italian sausage: Using meat that already has added flavor really takes this stuffing up a notch!
- Onion : Chop up your oven into small pieces so that it can be in every bite!
- Carrots: When you chop up your carrots then just make sure that they are all about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- Celery: I like to slice up my celery into small pieces.
- Basil Leaves: Basil adds such a fresh taste to this stuffing.
- Rubbed Sage: When you use rubbed sage, you will notice a delicious earthy flavor!
- Thyme Leaves: Thyme is similar to sage but it also has a subtle hint of citrus and mint!
- Salt: This will enchance all of the flavors in this recipe.
- Pepper : The amount used in this recipe adds just enough flavors without adding in any heat.
- Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe.
- Chicken broth: When you use chicken broth instead of water, it really adds in a delicious flavor!
- Fresh parsley and cranberries: These are used as a garnish on top!
How to Make Sausage Herb Stuffing
When you use your slow cooker, it makes it so easy to show up to your destination with a delicious dish to share. It also keeps the food warm while you are enjoying your meal for when you go back for seconds… or thirds!
- Prepare bread crumbs: To prepare the bread crumbs, Cut into 1 inch pieces and stale them overnight. You can also toast them in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until they are lightly golden.
- Cook sausage: In a medium sized skillet, cook and crumble the italian sausage until no longer pink. Prepare your slow cooker by spraying it with non stick cooking spray.
- Combne ingredients and add to slow cooker: In a large bowl toss bread crumbs, sausage, onion, carrot, celery, basil, sage, salt, pepper, and butter until combined. Add to slow cooker and pour chicken broth on the top. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh parsley and dried cranberries if desired.
Tips for Making Homemade Stuffing
Sausage herb stuffing is one of my favorite side dishes for Thanksgiving! Here are a few tips that I have to make this recipe turn out perfectly!
- Bread crumbs: This recipe calls for you to make your own bread crumbs for the stuffing! I like to do this to add in some delicious and fresh artisan bread. But, if you don’t have time or want this to be faster then buying store bought ones works fantastic too!
- Type of bread: You can easily change up the type of bread that you use in this stuffing! Try out Brioche, sourdough, country bread or even cornbread!
- Add ins: You can add in a few more ingredients to make this your own! Try some walnuts, bacon, or some mushrooms!
How to Store Leftovers
Thanksgiving leftovers are the best of the best! Here is how you can store this sausage herb stuffing and eat it later. After all, Thanksgiving is just not Thanksgiving if you aren’t breaking out the food for round two the next day!
- Refrigerate: Once your stuffing has cooled then put it in an airtight container in your fridge. It will last for 3-4 days!
- Reheat: To reheat your stuffing, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place your stuffing in a baking dish and cover it with some foil. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through!
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- ▢ 1 loaf French bread
- ▢ 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- ▢ 1 large chopped onion
- ▢ 3 medium chopped carrots
- ▢ 2 ribs sliced celery
- ▢ 1 tablespoon basil leaves
- ▢ 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
- ▢ 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ▢ 8 tablespoons cubed butter, ½ inch pieces
- ▢ 2 cups chicken broth
- ▢ fresh chopped parsley
- ▢ dried cranberries
Instructions
- To prepare the bread crumbs, cut 1 loaf French bread into 1-inch pieces and stale them overnight. You can also toast them in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until they are lightly golden.
- In a medium-sized skillet , cook and crumble the 1 pound ground Italian sausage until no longer pink. Prepare the slow cooker by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, toss the bread crumbs, sausage, 1 large chopped onion , 3 medium chopped carrots , 2 ribs sliced celery , 1 tablespoon basil leaves , 2 teaspoons rubbed sage , 1 teaspoon thyme leaves , ½ teaspoon salt , ¼ teaspoon pepper , and 8 tablespoons cubed butter, until combined.
- Dump everything into the slow cooker and pour the 2 cups chicken broth on top. Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and dried cranberries if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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Slow Cooker Sausage Herb Stuffing
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 large chopped onion
- 3 medium chopped carrots
- 2 ribs sliced celery
- 1 tablespoon basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 8 tablespoons cubed butter, ½ inch pieces
- 2 cups chicken broth
- fresh chopped parsley
- dried cranberries
Instructions
- To prepare the bread crumbs, cut 1 loaf French bread into 1-inch pieces and stale them overnight. You can also toast them in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until they are lightly golden.
- In a medium-sized skillet , cook and crumble the 1 pound ground Italian sausage until no longer pink. Prepare the slow cooker by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, toss the bread crumbs, sausage, 1 large chopped onion , 3 medium chopped carrots , 2 ribs sliced celery , 1 tablespoon basil leaves , 2 teaspoons rubbed sage , 1 teaspoon thyme leaves , ½ teaspoon salt , ¼ teaspoon pepper , and 8 tablespoons cubed butter, until combined.
- Dump everything into the slow cooker and pour the 2 cups chicken broth on top. Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and dried cranberries if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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