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Slow Cooker Cranberry Pecan

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing for Festive Feasts

This Slow Cooker Cranberry Pecan stuffing combines sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans, perfect for your holiday table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing
  • 10 cups day-old rustic or sourdough bread, cubed Avoid soft sandwich bread.
  • 1 cup dried cranberries Can substitute with raisins or dried cherries.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Alternative nuts like walnuts can also be used.
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Consider using low-sodium broth.
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped Shallots can be substituted.
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped Leeks can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme) Experiment with different herbs.
  • to taste salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Variations
  • 1 cup cooked sausage For a heartier stuffing.
  • 10 cups gluten-free bread, cubed For a gluten-free option.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
  1. Begin by finely chopping 1 cup of onion and 1 cup of celery; set these aside. Use about 10 cups of day-old rustic or sourdough bread, cut into cubes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, 1 cup of dried cranberries, and 1 cup of chopped pecans. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and mix everything gently.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of your choice of herbs along with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Grease your slow cooker and spoon the stuffing mixture into it, spreading it into an even layer.
  5. Set your slow cooker to low and cook for about 4 hours until heated through.
  6. Fluff the stuffing with a fork before serving, adjusting seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This delightful Slow Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing is perfect to enjoy alongside your favorite holiday dishes.

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