How many calories are in Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing?

One serving has 150 kcal. The recipe makes 16 servings (1 portion of Melissa's Slow Cooker Stuffing each).

How much protein is in Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing?

7 g of protein per serving, with 21 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat.

What do I need to make Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing?

17 ingredients: 3/4 stick of light butter, 2 cups chopped celery, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley, 2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced) and 16 slices 100% whole-wheat bread, cubed ….

Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing

Name: Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 stick of light butter; 2 cups chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley; 2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced); 16 slices 100% whole-wheat bread, cubed; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1 cup chopped apple; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 egg (beaten); 2 egg whites (beaten); 1 cup water

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150kcal per serving

7 gprotein

21 gcarbohydrates

5 gfat

16servings (1 portion of Melissa's Slow Cooker Stuffing)

Ingredients

3/4 stick of light butter nutrition facts
2 cups chopped celery nutrition facts
1 cup chopped onion nutrition facts
2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley nutrition facts
2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced) nutrition facts
16 slices 100% whole-wheat bread, cubed nutrition facts
1/2 cup dried cranberries nutrition facts
1 cup chopped apple nutrition facts
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning nutrition facts
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage nutrition facts
1 teaspoon dried thyme nutrition facts
1 teaspoon garlic powder nutrition facts
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper nutrition facts
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth nutrition facts
1 egg (beaten) nutrition facts
2 egg whites (beaten) nutrition facts
1 cup water

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Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	150 kcal
Total fat	5 g	6%
Saturated fat	2 g	10%
Cholesterol	17 mg	6%
Sodium	204 mg	9%
Total carbohydrates	21 g	8%
Dietary fiber	3 g	11%
Total sugars	6 g
Added sugars	4 g	8%
Protein	7 g	14%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	58 mg	4%
Iron	1 mg	6%
Potassium	234 mg	5%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, mushrooms, and parsley to pan. Stir often until veggies are tender.
Combine bread cubes, cranberries, and apple in a large bowl. Pour veggies over bread cubes and mix gently.
Season with poultry seasoning, sage, thyme, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour in broth (just enough to moisten) and gently mix in eggs.
Transfer mixture to slow cooker and cover.
Set slow cooker to High for 45 minutes; then reduce heat to Low and cook for 4 to 8 hours.

Notes

Learn more about: Celery Onions Herbs Mushrooms Cranberries Apples

Source

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Recipe submitted by Melissa, USDA Nutritionist

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/melissas-slow-cooker-stuffing, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.