Take the Stress Out of Thanksgiving with These Slow Cooker Recipes (2024)

Technically a chicken recipe, this will also work with a smaller, 8-9 pound turkey. If you like crispy skin, you can just broil it for 10-15 minutes in the oven right at the end.

Get the recipe for Herbed Turkey with Beets and Brussels Sprouts.

These creamy spuds come together while you prepare the rest of your meal.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes.

This easy cake can cook while you're finishing up Thanksgiving dinner, and will be ready when you're done eating! If you want to go the extra mile, you can even use homemade applesauce from your Crock Pot.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Applesauce Spice Cake.

Serve an appetizer that guests won't be able to stop eating! Once made, this cheesy fondue is easy to transfer to a slow cooker, where it'll keep well for hours.

Get the recipe for Apple Cider Fondue.

This sweet fall soup makes an excellent appetizer! You can start it in a pot, then transfer the contents to a slow cooker after step one, where it will keep most of the day, while you get the rest of the meal ready.

Get the recipe for Butternut Squash Soup.

Fill your cup with a steaming ladleful of hot cider!

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Pear Cider.

Is it dessert, or a co*cktail? This yummy sweet treat is tasty enough to call it both. Just make sure you use some homemade whipped cream on top!

Get the recipe for Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate.

Sweet, delicious, and packed with fall flavor, this easy-making recipe solves your dessert situation with a minimum of fuss.

Get the recipe for Pecan-Stuffed "Baked" Apples.

Soup for Thanksgiving?!? When it's a cinnamon-y, gingery sweet potato purée, yes please! This surprising addition makes an excellent appetizer for a traditional or vegetarian Thanksgiving.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup.

A warm mug of holiday punch full of apples and spice makes a great welcome co*cktail.

Get the recipe for "Ale"ments Punch.

Stuffing, dressing, whatever you call it: It just became much easier to make, and will taste just as good—maybe even better.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Sausage Herb Stuffing at The Recipe Critic.

Why limit your Crock Pot to sides and main courses? Save oven space by making pie in your slow cooker this year.

Get the recipe for Crock-Pot Pecan Pie at Spicy Southern Kitchen.

This recipe couldn't be any easier to make. Simply toss all ingredients in and let the slow cooker work its magic.

Get the recipe for Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans at Southern Bite.

This rich, creamy macaroni and cheese dish is perfect for feeding a crowd.

Get the recipe for Crock-Pot Mac and Cheese at Brown Eyed Baker.

Getting a serving of vegetables in this holiday season has never been more simple, or more tasty.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts at Damn Delicious.

Move over, oven! This slow cooker turkey recipe might change the way you cook your bird forever.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Whole Turkey at The Little Kitchen.

We're pretty sure your family will devour this sweet potato casserole before you can even set the turkey down!

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole at The Baking Beauty.

We think these roasted carrots might just make your kids eat their vegetables. Their sweet and savory glaze will be hard to resist!

Get the recipe for Roasted Carrots at The Chunky Chef.

Make everyone's favorite Thanksgiving dessert with ease by baking it in a slow cooker. The results are just as delicious as the traditional version.

Get the recipe for Crock-Pot Pumpkin Pie at Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Pour some gravy over these roasted mashed potatoes and you've got the perfect accompaniment for your turkey.

Get the recipe for Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes at Little Spice Jar.