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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    14 Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Classics You Need to Try This Year

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on November 22, 2024, updated November 25, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Thanksgiving is all about gathering with family and friends, and what better way to make the day easier than with a slow cooker? These 14 classic recipes will help you prepare delicious dishes without spending all day in the kitchen. From cheesy potatoes to crispy veggies and soft dinner rolls, these slow cooker options will make your holiday meal a breeze.

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    These potatoes are rich and cheesy, offering a cozy side dish for any meal. Packed with Gruyere and Parmesan cheese, they’re ideal for busy Thanksgivings when the oven is occupied.

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    Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls

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

    These dinner rolls are soft and sweet, and they're super simple to prepare without any waiting around. They’re perfect for dinner and just as delicious with jam in the morning.

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    Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots

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

    Everyone loves these glazed carrots - the combo of sweet and savory goes so well with all the other Thanksgiving dishes.

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    Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

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

    This is a rich and buttery side dish that's easy to make in the Crock Pot. It's a comforting choice for any meal, especially when the weather gets chilly.

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    Slow Cooker Green Beans

    Slow Cooker Green Beans
    Photo Credit: Culinary Ginger.

    This is an easy and delicious side dish that’s great for the holidays. The green beans are slowly cooked in butter and vegetable stock, then topped with sweet shallots and crunchy toasted almonds.

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    Rosemary Honey Slow Cooker Beets

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

    Slow cooking beets in a crockpot enhances their natural sweetness and flavor. They come out soft and tasty, perfect as a side dish for any meal.

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    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes

    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes.
    Photo credit: Recipes From a Pantry.

    This is an easy and comforting side dish that’s great for cold days. Simply add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and let it handle the cooking while you relax - or cook all the rest of the food!

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    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup is a cozy dish that's just right for cold days. The mix of apples and a touch of garam masala gives it a special flavor, and it's simple to make and freeze. The perfect cozy appetizer for your Thanksgiving dinner!

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    Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
    Photo Credit: Chef Savvy.

    This easy brussels sprouts dish is topped with a delicious homemade balsamic reduction. After just 10 minutes of prep, you can let your slow cooker do all the work.

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    Crockpot Mac and Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is a creamy and comforting dish made with cheddar and American cheeses. Just throw everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work, with no need to cook the pasta first.

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    5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

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

    This simple cranberry sauce is made with just 5 ingredients and cooked in a slow cooker. It helps clear up space on the stove for all the other Thanksgiving dishes.

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    Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Potatoes

    A bowl of garlic herb potatoes.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    This recipe is a lifesaver recipe when the oven is already filled! It's the perfect side for Thanksgiving dinner, and the garlic-herb flavor pairs perfectly with the turkey.

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    Slow Cooker Braised Red Cabbage

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

    Braised red cabbage with apples is a cozy side dish that's great for cold days. The sweet apples blend nicely with the savory cabbage, making it a wonderful addition to any winter meal.

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    Classic Slow Cooker Stuffing

    Classic Slow Cooker Stuffing
    Photo Credit: Peas and Crayons.

    Slow cooker stuffing is a fantastic option that saves oven space for other dishes. It comes out soft and fluffy on the inside with a crispy top, making it a hit at any gathering.

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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 20+ years 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, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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