This crockpot recipe took a bit more preparation than I had anticipated, but once it was in the crockpot, all went smoothly. I left it all day (7 hours) without a problem. The stuffing was very mushy, so Chef D skipped the 'gravy' because he thought the stuffing was more of a gravy anyway. The varied flavors were a bit much for Chef D's taste.
I enjoyed the 'gravy' -- especially the sweetness of the onions and pineapple-orange juice mixed with the saltiness of the bacon. If I were to make this again (which I probably will not), I would reduce the butter in both the apple-stuffing and what is called for in the stuffing mix by at least half. The meal just ended up very rich, with a layer of melted butter across the top of the crockpot mixture before it was plated. I steamed the green beans for 7 minutes, then tossed them in a skillet with some melted butter and tossed in some slivered almonds. I think I used too much butter with that dish, as well.
In the end, it was a tasty meal, but way too high on the fat content. I didn't particularly like how the stuffing turned out, either. YMMV (your mileage may vary).
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