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Prepare the bread:
1
The bread must be stale for this recipe. Either leave the bread cubes out on the counter for a few days until stale, or bake at 300 degrees in the oven for 30 minutes or until crisp.
Prepare the stuffing:
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Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray and place the bread cubes in a large bowl.
2
Heat the butter in a sauté pan over medium low heat until melted. Once melted, increase the heat to medium and add the leek, celery and fennel. Cook 5 minutes or until softened, then add the garlic, herbs, salt and pepper and cook 30 seconds longer.
3
Pour the vegetable herb mixture over the bread cubes and mix well to combine.
4
Place 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock in a 2-cup measuring cup and add the eggs. Whisk or mix together with a fork until well combined and pour it over the bread mixture. Stir until the bread is coated with the stock-egg mixture and add more of the remaining 1/2 cup stock as desired — I only needed 1 1/2 cups.
5
Pour the bread mixture into the slow cooker and spread evenly. Cook on high heat for 30 minutes to get the outer edges crispy, then decrease the heat to low and cook for 1 – 2 hours longer or until heated through. Serve and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Bread First 🍞Cut bread into cubes and lightly toast in a 300°F oven for 15 minutes before adding to the Crock Pot to prevent a soggy, mushy texture and maintain structural integrity during slow cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics for Depth 🧅Butter-sauté your celery, leek, and garlic for 5-7 minutes before adding to the Crock Pot to develop rich, caramelized flavors that elevate the entire dish.
- Fresh Herb Timing Strategy 🌿Add half your fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage) at the start for deep flavor development, then stir in the remaining fresh herbs in the last 30 minutes for bright, aromatic notes.
- Prep-Ahead Egg Mixture 🥚Whisk eggs with stock the night before and refrigerate separately, then pour over bread just before cooking to ensure even moisture distribution and a perfectly bound stuffing.
- Low Setting Sweet Spot ⏱️Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours rather than HIGH to allow gentle, even cooking that melds flavors beautifully without drying out the bread or over-concentrating the stock.
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High Protein
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