Slow Cooker Herbed Stuffing

Happy Thanksgiving!  We love our stuffing on Thanksgiving, with turkey and gravy!  This recipe is for stuffing in a crock pot.  It actually gives you a nice crust and moist stuffing.

Slow Cooker Herbed Stuffing

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick)  unsalted butter
4 celery stalks, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. cracked black pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 12-oz. bag cubed country-styled stuffing
4 large eggs, beaten

Directions:

In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, melt the butter.  Add celery and onions, and cook, stirring until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.  Stir in the parsley, sage, thyme, salt and pepper, and cook for 1 more minute.  Add the chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits that have formed on the bottom of the skillet, cooking for an additional minute.  Add the chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits that have formed on the bottom of the skillet, cooking for an additional minute.  Remove from the heat and cool slightly.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled mixture with the stuffing cubes and beaten eggs and mix well. Transfer the mixture to slow cooker coated with cooking spray and cover.

Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until stuffing is set.  Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.