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Crockpot Stuffing with Sausage
Can you freeze stuffing? Yes, this make ahead stuffing recipe can be frozen raw and cooked day of. This crockpot stuffingwith sausage is the best sausage stuffing recipe ever.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Ingredients
 
 
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 16 oz loaf Italian bread
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 5 celery
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 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 egg
Instructions
 
Freezer Prep Directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method. 
  • Remove sausage from casings, and brown and crumble sausage on skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Drain sausage and allow to cool. Once cool, place in labeled gallon freezer bag.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, except bread, chicken broth and eggs, into the freezer bag.
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months
Slow Cooker Directions:
  • NIGHT BEFORE COOKING: Dice bread and place into slow cooker to dry out the night before making this stuffing recipe.
  • MORNING OF: Whisk together 2 eggs and 2 cups chicken broth in small bowl.
  • Dump contents of the freezer bag, plus whisked eggs and chicken broth, into slow cooker. 
  • Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Stirring once or twice. TIP: If stuffing seems dry as it cooks, add 1/4-1/2 cup chicken broth or water when stirring.
  • Stir and serve. TIP: Make it pretty by sprinkling fresh parsley on top.
Instant Pot Directions
  1. NIGHT BEFORE COOKING: Dice bread and place onto large baking sheet to dry out on the counter, the night before making this stuffing recipe.
  2. MORNING OF: Whisk together 2 eggs and 2 cups chicken broth in small bowl.
  3. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add whisked eggs and chicken broth.
  4. Set to High Pressure for 15 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  5. If the stuffing appears dry, you can gently fold in an additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup of chicken broth or water to reach your desired moisture level.
  6. Stir and serve. TIP: Make it pretty by sprinkling fresh parsley on top.
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten Free
  • Ensure chicken broth is gluten free
  • Use a artisian gluten free bread
Make it Dairy Free
  • Replace 1/4 cup unsalted butter with olive oil or vegan butter.
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