Take the stress out of holiday cooking with these delicious and effortless slow cooker recipes. From rich and creamy corn casseroles to tender shredded beef, flavorful turkey breasts, and decadent desserts, these dishes let your crockpot handle the work while you enjoy the day. Whether you’re planning Thanksgiving dinner, a cozy family meal, or a weekend comfort feast, these slow cooker recipes will fill your kitchen with incredible aromas and your table with crowd-pleasing flavor.
Crock Pot Corn Casserole
This Crock Pot Corn Casserole is rich, creamy, and holiday-ready. Mix everything in 10 minutes, let the slow cooker do the work, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing side that tastes like corn pudding without tying up the oven.
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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef is one of my favorite crockpot recipes because it turns a simple chuck roast into the most tender, juicy beef. Once it’s done, you can pile it into tacos, layer it on a sandwich, or serve it over rice for an easy dinner. I love recipes like this that cook all day in the slow cooker and give you plenty of options for meals throughout the week.
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Slow Cooker Collard Greens
Tender slow cooker collard greens are perfectly seasoned for a delicious southern side dish. This comfort food classic is easy to make & satisfies the soul. This Southern recipe is loaded with bacon for a meaty punch that makes it irresistible.
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Crockpot Chicken and Dressing
Crockpot Chicken and Dressing is an easy slow cooker chicken casserole perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter dinner. This chicken cornbread dressing recipe is made with shortcuts using rotisserie or leftover chicken, Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix, and frozen onion and celery blend.
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole: Flavorful sweet potatoes topped with candied nuts and gooey marshmallows. The slow cooker makes this dish nearly effortless!
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Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Turkey Breast
Slathered in a delicious Cajun butter that infuses this juicy turkey with an enticing blend of spices, Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Turkey Breast is the perfect solution for a smaller holiday gathering! Just throw it in the slow cooker for the ultimate hands-off main course for Thanksgiving or anytime you want flavorful turkey!
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Crockpot Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Autumn brings the urge to cozy up at home with comforting flavors. One simple and delightful way to do this is through a crockpot pumpkin butter recipe.
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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe
Dive into the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese recipe. Combining classic cheddar and creamy American cheese, this dish is a creamy, dreamy delight that cooks to perfection in your crockpot.
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Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes
When you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner, you’ve got to use all of the available tools you’ve got. If you own a slow cooker, put it to use to make your holiday dinner even easier! I love using mine so I can throw ingredients in and forget about them. These Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes are the easiest Thanksgiving side dish recipe, made with chopped pecans and coconut. They’re sweet, have a little crunch and come out perfectly tender.
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Perfectly blending the sweetness of sugar with the tartness of cranberries, this ridiculously easy Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce will be a hit at your next holiday dinner.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the ultimate family dinner recipe, especially for the weekend when you have more time to linger over supper. With just a few minutes of prep work, the slow cooker does the rest, filling your house with tasty aromas all day. It’s a classic combo that’s the perfect comfort food for a Sunday supper with friends and family gathering around the table.
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Slow Cooker Chicken With Greek Yogurt Marinade
In the busy world of parenting, there’s a simple solution: the slow cooker. Imagine juicy chicken marinated in Greek yogurt, cooking slowly while you go about your day. It’s easy, it’s tasty, and it’s perfect for busy parents!
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Pork Carnitas Street Tacos
Welcome, taco enthusiasts! If you’re in pursuit of the Best Pork Carnitas Street Tacos recipe, you’ve hit the jackpot. Succulent crispy pork carnitas nestled in a soft tortilla – a street food fantasy turned reality at home.
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Crockpot Funeral Potatoes
You’ll love these Crockpot funeral potatoes for an easy dish that will be a big hit at any potluck. It’s the richest and most creamy side dish you will ever make, and the slow cooker does all the work!
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Peanut Butter Cake
Few desserts strike the perfect balance between nostalgic comfort and indulgent flavor like this peanut butter layer cake with milk chocolate frosting. Created by pastry chef Eric Wolitzky — our Chef of the Week at Chef’s Pencil — this cake is a nod to childhood favorites, elevated with professional finesse.
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Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast
Slow cooker boneless turkey breast with cranberry sauce is one of my favorite ways to serve turkey for a smaller Thanksgiving. Not only does it make just the right amount of turkey with less work than a full bird, is moist and juicy, and it also frees up room on the stove for making all the yummy side dishes.
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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast
This Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast is made with the flavor of lemon juice, lemon zest, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and fresh rosemary – a delicious addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal.
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