Can you freeze stuffing?
crockpot stuffing with sausage
Whether you call it stuffing or dressing this is by far my favorite side every thanksgiving and holiday season. Crockpot stuffing with sausage is the bomb and you will love it.
TIP: add in some cranberries for an extra tart kick. It goes so well with this sausage stuffing if you love sweet and savory dishes.
This crockpot stuffing with sausage recipe is the best and easiest side dish.
You can even make this recipe diet friendly by using a gluten free bread to make gluten free stuffing in crock pot. Or even try using a cornbread for a southern slow cooker gluten free cornbread dressing. (See what I did there…called it a dressing).
We call this a stuffing in our home. Thats the term I grew up with, although I love making it in the slow cooker. Its the easiest recipe I make around the holidays and cooks for me giving the perfect consistency, texture and flavor to this slow cooker stuffing with sausage.
Why you will love this crockpot stuffing with sausage recipe.
- 10 Minutes to Prep
- Super Easy
- Extremely Tasty
- Family Friendly
Can you prepare uncooked stuffing ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze it?
Yes! That it what I love so much about freezer meals and freezer recipes. This freezer recipe allows you to prep all your veggies and ingredients for this crockpot stuffing with sausage recipe and freezes them raw.
This is the best way to take advantage of meal prep with freezer meals because it cooks for the first time when you are going to eat it. This gives the best flavor and texture possible.
Ingredients you will need for this crockpot sausage stuffing recipe.
- italian sausage
- italian bread
- onion
- celery
- carrots
- unsalted butter
- poultry seasoning
- dried sage
- dried thyme
- salt
- black pepper
- chicken broth (Or broth of preference)
- egg
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How do you make this Crockpot Stuffing with Sausage Recipe? 
Crockpot Stuffing with Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 16 oz loaf Italian bread
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 5 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 1/2 tsp sage
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 2 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- Dice loaf of bread and let sit out overnight to dry out. Or bake on a baking sheet at 275 for 45 minutes.
- Remove casings from sausage and brown meat to a crumble on skillet over med-high heat.
- Add stale bread into slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients into the slow cooker and stir.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours. TIP: Make it pretty by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley on top.
Freezer Directions:
- Label freezer bag with recipe name, cooking from frozen directions and expiration date (today's date plus three months).
- Remove casings from sausage and brown meat to a crumble on a skillet over med-high heat.
- Drain sausage and let cool. Once cool place in gallon freezer bag.
- Add the remaining ingredients, except bread, chicken broth and eggs into freezer bag.
- NIGHT BEFORE COOKING: Dice bread and set into slow cooker to dry out the night before making this freezer stuffing with sausage recipe.
Cooking from frozen directions:
- NIGHT BEFORE COOKING: Dice bread and set it into the slow cooker to dry out the night before making this freezer stuffing with sausage recipe.
- Thaw gallon freezer bag overnight in fridge or in the morning in water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
- Add the gallon bag to the bread and stir in chicken broth and beaten eggs.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours. TIP: Make it pretty by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley on top.
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Frequently asked questions
No problem! Just throw the freezer meal in your slow cooker and you’re all set. If it doesn’t fit thaw it for a few minutes in warm water. (You may need to add an extra 30 minutes cook time if completely frozen when cooking).
It’s so easy! Just be sure to dry out your bread the night before or in the oven and then throw everything together into the slow cooker.
Yes, the best way to freeze stuffing is to prepare the recipe and freeze it raw. By freezing your stuffing raw it will allow the stuffing to be fresh and have the best flavor and texture when you cook it the day you need it. Freezer recipes are designed to be prepped ahead of time so the recipe is easy to throw in the slow cooker for a dump and go side.
This freezer recipe will keep in the freezer for 3-4 months.
Can you freeze cooked stuffing?
Now this applies to uncooked stuffing. I do not recommend freezing cooked stuffing because of the texture you will get after freezing cooked bread.
Can you freeze uncooked stuffing?
YES! Check out the recipe card above for more details on the best way to freeze uncooked stuffing.
You can keep stuffing in the refrigerator after cooking it for 3-5 days, so long as it is stored properly.
Sausage stuffing in the slow cooker is cooked covered. If you are baking in the oven many people like to cover the stuffing until the last 30-45 minutes to crisp up the top a bit. I love my stuffing soft and delicious so I do not find it necessary to cook uncovered.
Yes! You can make this stuffing the day before, two days before or even a week or two before so that Thanksgiving is as easy as possible. Remember you are just prepping the recipe so day of it takes you 60 seconds to dump and go on to the next thing.
If you need to add a bit extra liquid while baking that can help to moisten your stuffing. However this recipe cooks slow all day and I have never had an issue with dried out stuffing when cooking it in the slow cooker.
Yes! This recipe not only cooks in the crockpot but will also stay warm after cooking without the extra work. That way everything you love at your holiday dinner will be warm and ready to be enjoyed by your guests.
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