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Slow-Cooker Chorizo, Pecan and Cheddar Stuffing

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 25, 2017
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Highly seasoned pork sausage and corn bread crumbs add a southwestern twist to traditional stuffing, and the slow cooker makes it fuss-free!

Slow-Cooker Chorizo, Pecan and Cheddar Stuffing

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 3 hr 45 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chorizo sausage, casing removed and crumbled or 1 pound bulk chorizo sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 3 medium celery stalks, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 package (16 ounces) seasoned cornbread stuffing crumbs (5 3/4 cups)
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
  • 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook sausage, onion and celery in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Place sausage mixture, stuffing crumbs, butter, sage and pepper in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Pour broth over mixture; toss to combine. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes. Gently stir in cheese and pecans.
  • Step 
    3
    Serve stuffing, or keep warm in slow cooker up to 1 hour. Or use this recipe to stuff Southwestern Turkey or one 12- to 14-pound turkey. See the Variation in Tips from the Kitchens.

Nutrition

365 Calories
24 g Total Fat
14 g Protein
25 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
365
Calories from Fat
215
Total Fat
24 g
Saturated Fat
9 g
Cholesterol
45 mg
Sodium
1080 mg
Potassium
270 mg
Total Carbohydrate
25 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
14 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
14%
14%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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