My Crock Pot Secret
I want to share my favorite stuffing secret. I make it in the crock pot. It frees up my oven on a busy day. The house smells wonderful for hours.
This matters because a calm cook makes a happy holiday. You won’t feel rushed. You can enjoy your family. Doesn’t that sound nice? What is your favorite holiday smell? Tell me in the comments.
The Heart of the Stuffing
The real heart is the celery and onion. You cook them in butter first. This is called “sweating” them. It makes them sweet and soft.
Add the rosemary and poultry seasoning now. The heat wakes up their flavors. *Fun fact: Poultry seasoning is usually sage, thyme, and marjoram all in one jar!* Your kitchen will start to smell like Thanksgiving. I still laugh at how my dog always comes to sit right here.
Bringing It All Together
Now, mix everything in a big bowl. Use your hands if you want. Feel the soft bread and the warm vegetables. It is a wonderful feeling.
The eggs and broth are the glue. They hold the stuffing together. Pour them in slowly. You want every bit of bread to get a little love. This matters because it keeps the stuffing moist. No one likes dry stuffing! Do you prefer your stuffing soft or a bit crispy on top?
The Slow Cooker Magic
Spray your crock pot well. Then just pour the stuffing in. Put the lid on. Turn it to high. Then you can walk away.
In about three hours, it is perfect. The slow cooker keeps all the steam inside. This makes the flavors melt together. Doesn’t that smell amazing? It is like a warm hug for your whole house.
