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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    12 Crockpot Recipes That Will Save You Time & Oven Space This Thanksgiving

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on November 12, 2024, updated November 8, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Thanksgiving can be a hectic time, especially when you're trying to prepare a big meal for family and friends. Using a crockpot can help you save time and keep your oven free for the turkey and other dishes. Here are 12 easy crockpot recipes that will make your holiday cooking simpler and more enjoyable.

    Creamy Mac and Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons.

    This Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is really creamy and simple to prepare. Just throw everything into the slow cooker and let it cook on low, with no need to boil the pasta first!

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    Cranberry Sauce

    5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
    Photo Credit: Running to the Kitchen.

    This easy cranberry sauce uses only 5 ingredients and is made in the slow cooker. It frees up your stove for all the other dishes you need to prepare for Thanksgiving.

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    5 Ingredient Creamed Corn

    5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
    Photo Credit: Whiskful Cooking.

    This is a simple and tasty side dish that you can throw together without any prep work. It's a great choice for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even a regular weeknight dinner.

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    Corn Casserole

    Crock Pot Corn Casserole
    Photo Credit: Mom Foodie.

    This is a simple and delicious take on a classic Southern dish often served during the holidays. This side dish, also known as corn pudding or Jiffy Corn Casserole, combines sweet corn with cornbread mix for a comforting addition to your Thanksgiving table.

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    Braised Red Cabbage

    Slow Cooker Braised Red Cabbage
    Photo Credit: Cinnamon and Kale.

    Braised red cabbage with apples is a tasty and cozy side dish that’s perfect for any meal. This simple slow cooker recipe makes it easy to enjoy a healthy addition to your table.

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    Classic Stuffing

    Classic Slow Cooker Stuffing
    Photo Credit: Peas and Crayons.

    This Slow Cooker Stuffing is a great way to free up your oven for other dishes this Thanksgiving. It turns out soft and fluffy inside while getting a nice crisp on the outside.

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    Easy Dinner Rolls

    Easy Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls
    Photo Credit: Living Sweet Moments.

    Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls are easy to make and turn out sweet, soft, and tasty. They’re great for dinner or even with some jam for breakfast.

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    Glazed Carrots

    Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
    Photo Credit: I Heart Nap Time.

    Brown sugar-glazed carrots are a simple and delicious side dish that everyone loves. They’re buttery, sweet, and packed with flavor, making them a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal.

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    Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
    Photo Credit: Chef Savvy.

    This is a simple and tasty side dish that you can prepare in just 10 minutes. Once you set it up, your slow cooker will handle the rest, making it a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner.

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    Green Beans

    Slow Cooker Green Beans
    Photo Credit: Culinary Ginger.

    This is a simple and tasty side dish for the holidays. These green beans are cooked slowly in butter and vegetable stock, then finished with sweet shallots and crunchy toasted almonds.

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    Rosemary Honey Beets

    Rosemary Honey Slow Cooker Beets
    Photo Credit: It's a Veg World After All.

    Using a crockpot to cook beets is a fantastic way to make them tender and full of flavor. This version is perfect for meal prep or as a tasty side dish for your holiday gathering.

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    Scalloped Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    These potatoes are creamy and cheesy, making them a great addition to your Thanksgiving meal. They help save space in your oven and on the stove, so you can use them for other dishes.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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