Description

This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Stuffing is a comforting and flavorful side dish perfect for holiday meals or anytime you crave a hearty, savory accompaniment. Combining tender sweet potatoes, aromatic herbs, and classic stuffing bread, this recipe is made easy with a quick sauté and slow cooker finish, ensuring a moist and delicious stuffing that will delight everyone at the table.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Herbs

3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

Dairy

2 tbsp butter

Liquids & Broth

2 cups chicken or vegetable broth, divided

Other

1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
12 oz bag herb stuffing

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Instructions

Melt Butter: Add the butter to a large pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
Sauté Vegetables: Once the butter is melted, add the peeled and diced sweet potatoes, chopped celery, and diced onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add Aromatics and Herbs: Add minced garlic, fresh chopped sage, fresh chopped thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper to the pot. Continue sautéing for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer Sweet Potatoes: Pour 1 cup of the chicken or vegetable broth into the pot. Bring to a boil and let it cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are almost tender.
Incorporate Stuffing Mix: Stir in the herb stuffing mix thoroughly to combine with the vegetable mixture.
Add Remaining Broth and Transfer: Pour in the remaining 1 cup of broth, stirring well. Transfer the entire mixture to a slow cooker.
Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low heat in the slow cooker for 3 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the stuffing to become tender and moist.

Notes

Use either chicken or vegetable broth to keep the dish either non-vegetarian or vegetarian respectively.
Fresh herbs are preferred for the best flavor, but dried herbs can be substituted at half the quantity.
Make sure the sweet potatoes are diced evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
Slow cooking allows the stuffing to absorb all the flavors and develop a soft, hearty texture.
This recipe can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.