Sweet Potato Stuffing

Mom likes to make sure there will be enough stuffing to satisfy our large family. For our holiday gatherings, she slow-cooks this tasty sweet potato dressing in addition to the traditional stuffing cooked inside the turkey.

Sweet Potato Stuffing

Average Rating: 3.666666

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups dry bread cubes
  • 1 large sweet potato, cooked, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • 1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute celery and onion until tender. Stir in broth and seasonings. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • 2. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 212 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.