If you’ve ever made Thanksgiving dinner, you know that it is really difficult to cook everything perfectly and have it timed exactly right! I’m a big proponent of using your slow cooker to make at least certain parts of the meal ahead of time and keep them warm until it’s time to eat. Here are ten recipes from around the web that will help make your Thanksgiving dinner a success! Now you probably don’t have ten slow cookers in your home, but if you did you could actually make your ENTIRE Thanksgiving dinner in slow cookers (something to think about next year?).
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How tp Make Your Entire Thanksgiving Dinner in a Slow Cooker
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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
If you're scared to make a turkey, don't be! This slow cooker turkey breast recipe will show you just how easy it is. Season well and let your slow cooker do all the work!
Image and recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Breast from 365 Days of Slow Cooking
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Slow Cooker Whole Turkey
If a whole turkey is more your speed, then that's no problem either. The slow cooker recipe for a whole turkey is much simpler than you think.
Image and recipe: Homemaking Hacks
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Slow Cooker Cornbread
Didn't know you could make cornbread in the slow cooker? Yes you can! It's easy, and the bread comes out super-moist.
Image and recipe: Slow Cooker Cornbread from 365 Days of Slow Cooking
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Classic Slow Cooker Stuffing
This gorgeous slow-cooker stuffing is ideal for a crowd. It is easy, classic, and delicious!
Image and recipe: The Kitchen Is My Playground
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Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon and Leeks
Chock full of fresh bread cubes, celery, onion, sage, thyme, and fresh parsley, this stuffing is not only moist but flavorful, too.
Image and recipe: Slow Cooker Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon and Leeks from The Domestic Front
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Slow Cooker Apple Stuffing
Slow-cooker apple stuffing is the best way to go when you want a delicious, slightly sweet stuffing.
Image and recipe: Homemaking Hacks
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soup is a great starter for Thanksgiving dinner. Make it first thing in the morning and let it slow-cook all day!
Image and recipe: To Simply Inspire
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Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned with plenty of garlic and a twist of flavor from the sour cream, these are sure to be a hit at your holiday meal.
Image and recipe: Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes from Diethood
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Cheesy Crock Pot Potatoes
If you feel like making mashed potatoes extra cheesy, this is a great recipe. You'll love the amazing texture and flavor!
Image and recipe: Family Fresh Meals
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Irish Mashed Potatoes
Irish mashed potatoes are the perfect make-ahead dish for your feast. Cream cheese, roasted garlic and sour cream make these extra-decadent.
Image and recipe: Farm Fresh Feasts
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Simple Sweet Potatoes
It really isn't Thanksgiving without sweet potatoes. Try this easy way of making them in the slow-cooker.
Image and recipe: Kalyn's Kitchen
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Candied Sweet Potatoes
Who can resist sweet potatoes with delicious brown sugar and marshmallows on top?
Image and recipe: Candied Sweet Potatoes from a Year of Slow Cooking
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Sweet Potato Casserole
The addition of eggs, vanilla and pecans make this slow cooker version of sweet potato casserole one of my all-time favorites. Your whole family will be thrilled to dig into these!
Image and recipe: I Wash...You Dry
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Classic Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole is almost an iconic part of Thanksgiving dinner. This version is made from scratch with fresh or frozen beans, a homemade cream sauce (no cream soup!), and cheese, and is topped with French’s French Fried Onions and cooked in the slow cooker.
Image and recipe: Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole from Center Cut Cook
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Cream Cheese Green Bean Casserole
Did you know that green beans cook well in the slow-cooker? Make this creamy green bean casserole for your family on Thanksgiving day. It is the best way to revisit a classic!
Image and recipe: Onion Rings and Things
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5 Ingredient Creamed Corn
Creamed corn is a decadent side dish that is a must for many people. Make it in the slow-cooker this holiday.
Image and recipe: Damn Delicious
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Super-Creamy Creamed Corn
A sweet and tender corn simmers in a rich cream sauce to make this an unforgettable side dish.
Image and recipe: Slow Cooker Creamed Corn from Barefeet in the Kitchen
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Crock Pot Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts might not be what you think of when you break out your slow-cooker, but this dish is just perfect!
Image and recipe: Crockpot Gourmet
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Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots
Perfectly cooked in the slow cooker with a butter and honey glaze, these carrots taste scrumptious.
Image and recipe: Honey Glazed Carrots from Eat at Home
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Cranberry Beet Salad
Cranberries, oranges, and beets can all be combined in your slow-cooker to make a delicious sauce. It also makes the house smell amazing.
Image and recipe: Farm Fresh Eats
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Apple Cranberry Sauce
Apples and cranberries are all you need to make a gorgeous cranberry sauce. Stir it up and let it simmer to the delight of your guests.
Image and recipe: Peas and Crayons
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Clean Eating Cranberry Sauce
Homemade cranberry sauce is just as amazing as you'd imagine. Make it easy on yourself and make this clean-eating version in the slow-cooker!
Image and recipe: The Gracious Pantry
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Classic Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
This version is filled with cranberries, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and chopped crystallized ginger. Don't forget this delicious, tart red dish or it just won't be Thanksgiving!
Image and recipe: Cranberry Sauce from Cookin' Canuck
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cheesecake
Instead of pumpkin pie why not make pumpkin cheesecake this year? There is no precise timing to worry about and no complicated pans needed to make this cheesecake.
Image and recipe: Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cheesecake from Crockpot Gourmet
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Mason Jar Pumpkin Cheesecake
Even better, what a delicious treat to have individual desserts at the end of your meal!
Image and recipe: Homemaking Hacks
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Crock Pot Pecan Pie
Pecan pie is a Thanksgiving classic. Make this gorgeous pie in the slow-cooker for your guests. It will come out perfectly and taste amazing.
Image and recipe: Spicy Southern Kitchen
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Apple Chai
Need a great beverage for a crowd? Try this delicious apple Chai! Let it simmer all day and people can serve themselves as they please.
Image and recipe: Farm Fresh Eats
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Spiced Pear Bread Pudding
Spiced pear pudding would be a great Thanksgiving dessert. Best of all, you can make it in advance so easily.
Image and recipe: Snappy Gourmet
