Slow Cooker Turkey and Dressing

By Dglmedia

Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook, page 185

Makes 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cooking Time: 5-6 hours
Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-qt.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. pkg., or 2 6-oz. pkgs., stuffing mix
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/4 stick (2Tbsp.) butter, softened
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3-lb. boneless turkey breast
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Spread dry stuffing mix in greased slow cooker.

2. Add water, butter, onion, celery, and cranberries. Mix well.

3. Sprinkle turkey breast with basil, salt, and pepper. Place over stuffing mixture.

4. Cover. Cook on Low 5-6 hours, or until turkey is done but not dry. Check the interior of the turkey with a meat thermometer. It should reach at least 165 degrees F.

5. Remove turkey. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.

6. Slice and keep warm until ready to serve.

7. Gently stir stuffing. Allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.

8. Place stuffing on platter, topped with sliced turkey.