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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    18 Easy Crockpot Dishes for a Stress-Free Memorial Day Celebration

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 21, 2025, updated May 15, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Memorial Day is the perfect time to gather with friends and family, and what better way to enjoy the day than with easy crockpot dishes? These 18 recipes are simple to prepare, allowing you to spend more time with your loved ones and less time in the kitchen. From hearty sandwiches to flavorful sides, these meals will keep everyone satisfied and happy throughout the celebration.

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef is a simple and tasty dinner option. It results in tender barbecue beef with very little effort.

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    Crockpot Cornish Game Hens

    Cornish Game Hens Crockpot Recipe
    Photo Credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    Slow Cooker Cornish Hens are juicy and packed with flavor, and they're simple to prepare. The vegetables cook alongside the hens in the Crockpot, creating a full meal in one pot.

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    5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

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

    Creamed Corn is a buttery side dish that's super easy to prepare and cooks perfectly in the Crock Pot. It's a great addition to any meal, especially for gatherings.

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    Crock Pot Corn Casserole

    Crock Pot Corn Casserole
    Photo Credit: Mom Foodie.

    This recipe gives a simple spin to a classic Southern dish. The combination of sweet corn and cornbread is great for barbecues!

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    Crock-Pot Honey Bourbon Steak Tips

    Honey Bourbon Steak Tips (Crock-Pot)
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Honey Bourbon Steak Tips are cooked slowly in the crockpot until they're tender and juicy. They're covered in a tasty sweet and savory sauce that everyone will enjoy.

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    Crispy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

    Crispy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Slow cooker pork carnitas are easy to prepare, needing only 10 minutes of your time before they cook all afternoon. With tender shredded pork and crispy edges wrapped in soft flour tortillas, topped with onion and cilantro, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family.

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    Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Potatoes

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

    This recipe is perfect when your oven is already packed. It's a great option for busy days when you want a tasty meal without a lot of work.

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    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    This pulled pork is super simple to prepare and turns out tender and tasty every time. With just some pork shoulder, basic seasonings, a bit of Dr. Pepper, and slow cooking, you can enjoy it on sandwiches, nachos, tacos, or however you like!

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    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn

    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn
    Photo Credit: The Magical SlCw cooker.

    Steak bites, potatoes, and corn all cook together in the slow cooker with a tasty garlic butter sauce. This is a simple and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any day.

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    Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls

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

    These Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls are sweet, soft, and easy to make without any proofing. They’re great for dinner or even with jam for breakfast!

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    Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms

    Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Crockpot Steak Bites with mushrooms are packed with flavor, featuring beef broth, butter, onion, garlic, beef, and mushrooms. Simply toss everything into the slow cooker for a tasty meal.

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    Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes.
    Photo credit: Neighbor Food Blog.

    This recipe is a family favorite that you can prep in just 15 minutes. It's perfect for classic comfort food that you can prepare in advance.

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    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes

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

    Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are a simple and satisfying side dish. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, set it, and let it do the work for you.

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    Crockpot Peach Cobbler

    Crockpot Peach Cobbler.
    Photo credit: Easy Family Recipes.

    Crockpot Peach Cobbler is a simple dessert that you'll want to make often. Using frozen, fresh, or canned peaches mixed with cinnamon and sugar, it's topped with snickerdoodle cookie mix and slow cooked until everything is soft and sweet.

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    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes are creamy and cheesy, making them a great side dish. They’re easy to prepare, especially when your oven or stove is busy with other meals.

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    Crockpot Steak Bites

    Crockpot Steak Bites
    Photo Credit: Easy Family Recipes.

    Crockpot Steak Bites are a fantastic way to enjoy affordable cuts of beef. They turn out tender and juicy, with a flavorful au jus that's perfect for dipping bread.

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    Slow Cooker Braised Beef Short Ribs

    Slow Cooker Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie Blog.

    This braised beef short ribs recipe is simple and only needs 20 minutes of prep before going into the crock pot. The result is juicy, tender meat that falls right off the bone.

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    Crockpot Mac and Cheese

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

    Crock Pot Mac and Cheese combines cheddar and American cheeses for a creamy dish that's simple to prepare. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it cook on low, no need to cook the pasta beforehand!

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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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