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15+ Crockpot Side Dishes for Summer

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Summer crockpot sides are one of the easiest ways to keep your kitchen cool while still serving up something delicious. Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue, heading to a potluck, or just trying to keep dinner simple, these slow cooker side dishes are packed with flavor and easy to fit into your day.

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Must-make slow cooker side dishes for summer.

When the grill is busy and the house is full of hungry people, these slow cooker side dishes for summer make life a whole lot easier.

  • They free up valuable oven space. Let your slow cooker handle the side dish while the grill, smoker, or oven takes care of the main course.
  • Perfect for parties and potlucks. Many of these recipes stay warm for hours, making them ideal for serving a crowd without extra fuss.
  • Big flavor with minimal effort. Toss in a few ingredients, let the crockpot do the work, and enjoy a side dish everyone will be asking about.

Summer potato sides in the crockpot.

Potatoes are always welcome at summer gatherings, and the slow cooker makes them practically effortless.

Crockpot cheesy potatoes in a white oval slow cooker and large silver serving spoon.
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 baby red potatoes with butter and fresh herbs.
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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Two baked potatoes without foil in a white oval crock pot.
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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Crock pot bean side dishes.

From backyard cookouts to family reunions, beans are a classic side dish that pairs with just about everything.

Slow cooker bourbon peach baked beans on a peach napkin with a serving spoon.
Slow Cooker Bourbon Peach Baked Beans
Sweet, smoky, and loaded with bold BBQ flavor, these slow cooker bourbon peach baked beans are an easy crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and summer dinners.
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A spoon in a black crock pot of baked beans ready for serving.
Crock Pot Baked Beans with Bacon and Cheese
This Crock Pot Baked Beans with Bacon recipe takes a classic cookout favorite and gives it a cheesy twist. Loaded with smoky bacon, four kinds of beans, tangy barbecue sauce, and pockets of melted cheddar cheese, these slow cooker baked beans are an easy side dish that's perfect for BBQs, potlucks, holidays, and family dinners. Save this one for your next gathering!
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Summer corn slow cooker recipes.

Sweet summer corn and the crockpot are a match made for easy entertaining and relaxed family meals.

Mexican street corn crockpot recipe served in a black oval slow cooker and garnished with slices of jalapeno on top.
Crockpot Mexican Street Corn
A cheesy, zesty slow cooker side dish with sweet corn, melty cheese, lime, cilantro, and just enough creamy goodness to bring it all together. Perfect for BBQs, taco night, potlucks, or summer dinners when you need an easy crowd-pleaser.
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Yellow corn on the cob in a white slow cooker with sprigs of fresh herbs.
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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Slow cooker casserole sides.

These cozy casserole-style sides bring plenty of comfort food flavor without heating up the kitchen.

Crockpot broccoli cheese casserole in an oval white slow cooker and a silver serving spoon.
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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Slow cooker green bean casserole in a white oval crock pot.
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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An oval white crock pot with vegetable casserole
Slow Cooker Vegetable Casserole
This pesto-packed crockpot vegetable casserole recipe makes a great meatless dinner or a side dish. It is healthy, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly (remove the cheese) - with fabulous flavor and texture!
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Crock pot pasta sides.

Pasta salads get all the attention in summer, but warm, cheesy pasta sides deserve a spot on the table too.

White porcelain bowl filled with macaroni and cheese. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh chopped herbs and seasoning.
Crock Pot Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese
A totally upgraded mac and cheese with smoked gouda and cheddar. It's smoky, creamy, and delicious AND it's super easy to make in your slow cooker!
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More summer sides in the slow cooker.

Need even more ideas? These summer crock pot side dishes cover everything from fresh vegetables to cheesy favorites and barbecue classics.

A round white bowl of crockpot ranch mushrooms garnished with fresh parsley.
Slow Cooker Ranch Mushrooms
Cooking mushrooms in slow cooker is so simple! You'll love these delicious buttery ranch mushrooms.
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A white oval crockpot and white serving bowl of ratatouille slow cooker recipe.
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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Slow cooker vegetables in a white rectangle crock garnished with parsley and parmesan cheese.
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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A white oval crock pot with asparagus spears and butter with lemon juice.
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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Fully cooked slow cooker quinoa in a white oval crock.
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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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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Crock Pot Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Crock Pot Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Have an abundance of summer squash in the garden? Try this deliciously seasoned low carb crock pot zucchini and yellow squash casserole. A great side dish!
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Whether you're feeding a crowd, bringing a dish to share, or just looking for an easy way to round out dinner, these summer crockpot sides make mealtime a little simpler. From cheesy potatoes and baked beans to fresh vegetables and corn recipes, there's something here for every summer menu.

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