Crockpot side dishes are the kind of recipes that make dinner feel a whole lot easier. From cheesy potatoes to cozy casseroles and veggie-packed favorites, these slow cooker sides help round out meals without juggling extra pots and pans.
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Must-make slow cooker side dishes recipes.
Some side dishes end up stealing the whole show - especially when cheesy potatoes or buttery veggies are involved.
- They free up stove space. Let the crockpot handle the sides while you focus on the main dish (or just enjoy not having five things cooking at once).
- They're great for feeding a crowd. Potlucks, holidays, game days, or busy family dinners - these recipes make it easy to keep everyone happy and well-fed.
- They bring big comfort-food energy. Warm, creamy, cheesy, buttery - slow cooker sides know exactly what they're doing at dinnertime.
Crockpot vegetable side dishes.
Vegetables in the slow cooker just hit different - tender, flavorful, and way easier than babysitting a pan on the stove.
Summer Vegetable Ratatouille Recipe in a Slow Cooker
This Slow Cooker Ratatouille is a warm-weather win-easy, fresh, and packed with flavor. Summer vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes simmer slowly with garlic and Herbes de Provence for a rustic, garden-to-table dish that tastes even better the next day.
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Orange and Maple Glazed Crockpot Carrots
Deliciously simple crockpot carrots with a wonderful spiced orange and maple syrup glaze. The perfect side dish for any meal - even the holidays!
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Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob
Delicious and EASY 3-ingredient corn on the cob. You will love the flavor the fresh sprigs of herbs infuse into the corn.
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Mixed Crockpot Veggies
You will love this Italian-style healthy and colorful blend of crockpot mixed vegetables. A wonderful way to use up fresh vegetables coming out of the garden!
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Slow Cooker Brussel Sprouts
You'll love these crock pot brussel sprouts with maple syrup, feta cheese, and dried cranberries! A delicious easy side dish for any meal!
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Slow Cooker Asparagus Recipe
An easy 5-ingredient, 5-minute prep asparagus recipe. Lemon, butter, and salt and pepper are the perfect seasoning combination for this simple side dish recipe.
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Slow Cooker Collard Greens
The most delicious collard greens recipe made extra easy in the crockpot. You will love the smoky-sweet spicy taste that perfectly balances the tangy collard greens.
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Crockpot potato recipes side dishes.
If there's one thing slow cookers do well, it's potatoes. Creamy, cheesy, buttery, loaded - there's a little something here for every comfort food mood.
Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes
Classic candied sweet potatoes - made easy in your crockpot! This is a wonderful slow cooker side dish to add to any holiday menu.
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Cheesy Ranch Crockpot Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy 5-ingredient ranch crockpot potatoes made right in the crockpot using simple ingredients and almost no prep. This easy slow cooker side dish is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, and family dinners when you want comfort food without the extra work.
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Crockpot Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese
Delicious creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes with the ease of cooking in your slow cooker. No muss no fuss and you can literally blend them in the crockpot and they'll keep warm in the pot while you prepare the rest of your dinner dishes!
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Herbed Baby Potatoes in the Slow Cooker
Easy fresh crockpot baby potatoes with the most delicious lemon butter herb sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and special enough for the holidays!
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Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes Without Foil
A super simple way to make tender, moist baked potatoes - without the use of foil.
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Slow cooker casserole sides.
These cozy casserole-style slow cooker sides are made for family dinners, holidays, and those nights when extra cheese feels like the right decision.
Crockpot Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
This crockpot broccoli and cheese casserole is creamy, comforting, and easy to make. Tender broccoli cooks in a cheesy ranch-seasoned sauce, then gets topped with melty cheddar and buttery Ritz crackers just before serving.
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Green Bean Casserole Crockpot Recipe
A delicious and easy crockpot green bean casserole - with 7 ingredients and no oven required. Using a slow cooker is a no hassle way to make this classic vegetable side dish all year long!
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Slow Cooker Stuffing
Whether it's a weeknight dinner, Sunday supper, or Thanksgiving dinner this crockpot stuffing recipe is so moist and delicious. The crockpot works perfectly for keeping stuffing warm and ready to serve.
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More sides made in the crockpot.
A few more easy favorites to help fill out the dinner table - because sometimes the side dish is the part everyone remembers most.
Crockpot Brown Rice Pilaf
A delicious sweet and savory nutty textured crockpot brown rice pilaf with wild and brown rice, fresh herbs, dried cranberries, and sweet onions. It's a super easy side dish special enough for Sunday supper and the holidays - but easy enough for weeknight dinners.
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Easy Crockpot Refried Beans
These slow cooker refried beans are creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor using just 4 simple ingredients. They're perfect as a cozy side dish or an easy, crowd-pleasing dip for any night of the week.
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Crockpot Quinoa Recipe
Start with the basics! Cooking quinoa in a slow cooker is super simple (like, 2 ingredient simple). Once it's cooked, there are endless ways you can use it. Just add it to any recipe as directed or toss it in salads or soups - or eat it warm with olive oil or butter and salt and pepper.
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Crock Pot Baked Beans with Bacon
You are gonna love this baked beans recipe! It has the perfect balance of flavor - salty, sweet, tangy plus added bacon and melted cheese. What's not to love?
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Slow Cooker Ranch Mushrooms
Cooking mushrooms in slow cooker is so simple! You'll love these delicious buttery ranch mushrooms.
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Slow cooker sides are one of the easiest ways to make dinner feel complete without adding extra stress to your evening. Whether you're planning a holiday spread, feeding a hungry family, or just trying to make weeknight dinner a little easier, these crockpot sides bring plenty of cozy flavor to the table.
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