50 Cozy Christmas Crockpot Recipes for Effortless Holiday Cooking
Easy Christmas crockpot recipes! Make ahead slow cooker holiday recipes like savory main dishes, easy Christmas sides, fun holiday appetizers, cozy Christmas breakfasts and sweet holiday treats.

The holidays are meant to be cozy and festive, not chaotic and stressful.
So why not let your slow cooker do some of the work this Christmas?
I put together a list of super easy Crockpot Christmas recipes that make it easy to serve up all the comforting flavors you love, without the stress.
These slow cooker Christmas recipes are warm, comforting, and perfect for keeping your kitchen calm while filling your home with those festive, mouthwatering smells.
From savory main dishes to festive sides, easy appetizers, cozy breakfasts and sweet holiday treats …
… these easy set-it-and-forget-it crockpot recipes will make your Christmas celebrations feel effortless.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering at home, or traveling to a holiday dinner or Christmas potluck party, this list offers both traditional and unique dishes that taste amazing.
Let’s check ‘em out!
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Christmas Slow Cooker Recipes
Holiday Beef Brisket
Slow Cooker Holiday Beef Brisket is a delicious Christmas main dish! It’s infused with the savory flavors of onion soup mix and the tangy sweetness of cranberry sauce.
White Chocolate Nut Clusters
Easy and oh-so-delicious Crock Pot White Chocolate Nut Clusters are made with just a few ingredients for the perfect holiday treat. Best of all, they’re made entirely in the slow cooker.
Creamy Christmas Hot Chocolate
Crock-Pot Thick & Creamy Hot Chocolate might just be the best hot cocoa you will ever have! Turn it into a hot cocoa bar for guests with optional toppings, or just enjoy it during a holiday movie night.
Crockpot Holiday Stuffing
Free up your oven when hosting, or take it on the go, this simple and classic Crockpot Stuffing is a traditional recipe with onions, celery, and herbs, cooked to perfection in the slow cooker.
Christmas Jam
Homemade Christmas jam recipe packed with cranberries, strawberries and warm spices, then slowly cooked to perfection in a crockpot. It’s an amazing sweet-tart blend for the holiday season that is perfect for brunch or gift-giving.
Crock Pot Corn Casserole
Crock Pot Corn Casserole puts a simple twist on this traditional Southern holiday season staple. This easy-to-make cheesy corn side dish combines the irresistible flavors of sweet corn, creamed corn, and Jiffy cornbread mix.
Chorizo and Goat Cheese Quiche
Delicious Crustless Quiche is packed with chorizo, mushrooms, spinach and goat’s cheese and can be eaten hot or cold for holiday breakfast or brunch. It’s easy to make right in your slow cooker!
Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are made with hash browns, for a hassle-free and crowd-pleasing side dish, ideal for holiday menus. Creamy, delicious, and cheesy, they’re such a hit at potlucks, often leaving the pot empty by the end!
Cranberry Jalapeno Meatballs
Crockpot Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are the easiest holiday appetizer ever! Simply dump everything into the crock pot and peace out while it cooks, then watch your guests gobble them up.
No Bake Cookies
If your family loves to enjoy chocolaty, peanut buttery, oatmeal No Bake Cookies during the holidays, you must try the crockpot version with just 7 simple ingredient!
Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole
Crock Pot Sweet Potato casserole is a no-fuss, no-mess way to whip up this traditional holiday side dish. Delicious sweet potatoes get coated in brown sugar and topped with pecans and marshmallows.
Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin, slow cooked in a cranberry and orange sauce with golden raisins is such a fun non-traditional holiday dinner idea. The wonderful chutney-like sauce is the perfect accompaniment to slices of this tender, delicious cut of pork.
Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Set it and forget it with this easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes recipe. You can leave the skin on to make it super quick, or peel them if you prefer.
Christmas Breakfast Crockpot Casserole
With the perfect combination of potatoes, cheese, sausage, eggs, peppers, and onions, Christmas Breakfast Casserole is loaded with flavor and makes a delicious holiday breakfast that feeds a crowd.
Christmas Wassail
Crockpot Christmas Wassail is a fun holiday drink that’s easy to simmer together in the crockpot. With cozy apple cider, tea, citrus juice, honey, and spices, it will leave your whole house smelling like Christmas!
Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese
This creamy Crockpot Mac and Cheese actually starts with uncooked macaroni. Just throw the milk, cheese and seasonings in the slow cooker and let it do all the work!
Vanilla Crockpot Fudge
Virtually effortless and foolproof, this incredible White Fudge recipe is made with just four ingredients in your slow cooker. No need to spend hours slaving over holiday treats when you can let your crockpot do the work!
Green Bean Casserole
Classic Green Bean Casserole gets translated into a simple and easy slow cooker dish for the holidays. Just use frozen green beans and soups to create that nostalgic taste we always remember.
Crockpot Glazed Holiday Ham
Crockpot Brown Sugar Ham with Pineapple is an incredibly easy vintage glazed holiday ham made right in the slow cooker with a sweet brown sugar honey glaze.
Crockpot Eggnog
Homemade Eggnog is a festive, creamy, and traditional beverage, infused with the perfect amount of warm, spiced flavor. It’s the perfect way to get the holiday party started!
Crockpot Roasted Potatoes
Crockpot Roasted Potatoes feature russet potatoes roasted in your slow cooker with garlic, Italian Seasoning herbs, including rosemary, and parmesan cheese for optimal deliciousness.
Cherry Cinnamon Rolls
Crock Pot Cherry Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey 2-ingredient rolls slow cooked to perfection with a sweet fruit filling. Feel free to swap out a different fruit if you prefer.
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Crockpot Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies are made with just four ingredients and are simply delicious, slow cooked in a brown sugar and pineapple sauce.
Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Honey-Dijon Brussels Sprouts is a gorgeous sweet vegetable side dish perfect for holidays. You will love how the honey and Dijon combine, then get heightened with garlic and pretty dried cranberries.
Gingerbread Latte
This slow cooker Gingerbread Latte recipe is easy to make and great for serving guests. It warms you up, gives you those rich holiday spices, and tastes beyond amazing.
French Toast Casserole
French toast can be a hard dish to make for a crowd but you can whip up this Crock Pot French toast casserole the night before or same day. Make it regular or gluten free!
Cranberry Orange Sauce
Cranberry Orange Sauce is so easy to make in a slow cooker that you may never make it on the stove again. With a delicious tart-orange taste, it’s finished in just 3 hours with minimal ingredients.
Boneless Turkey Breast with Gravy
Whether you’re trying to simplify your holiday dinner, or just want to enjoy a traditional turkey meal without all the fuss, this recipe is for you. It takes all the stress out of baking the holiday turkey.
Candied Kielbasa
Four-ingredient Slow Cooker Candied Kielbasa sausage is the perfect easy holiday appetizer for a crowd. It’s sweet, budget-friendly, and just plain delicious.
Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate
With just the right amount of peppermint flavor, warm and creamy Slow Cooker Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate is a tasty treat that instantly gets you into the holiday spirit!
Honey Glazed Crockpot Chex Mix
Honey Glazed Chex Mix hardens have a delicious sweet glaze that pairs with all of the different mix-ins, to make a salty-sweet, crunchy party mix that also makes a great gift.
Easy Crock Pot Fried Apples
With all the delicious flavor of “fried” apples, this crockpot version pairs so well with turkey, ham, or pork roast. It’ll be such a fun addition to your holiday table!
Breakfast Burritos
This would be such a fun twist on Christmas breakfast or brunch! You could even set out an array of toppings, and everyone can make their own burritos with the filling that cooks right in the crockpot.
Slow Cooker Christmas Cake
Slow Cooker Christmas Cake is a British-inspired recipe. The slow cooker keeps it moist, and it tastes just like a traditional fruit cake.
Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Chocolate peanut clusters feature rich, sweet chocolate melted over salty peanuts with the perfect accent of holiday sprinkles. Made in the crockpot, they’re a tasty edible gift with just a handful of ingredients.
Christmas Soup
We all want warm comfort food during the holidays, and Christmas Soup is such an easy recipe to put together! Scoop into big bowls or warm mugs, and dip breadsticks, croutons, or crackers.
Lamb in Red Wine Sauce
Tender and succulent Lamb in Red Wine Sauce might be the most elegant holiday dinner you can make in your slow cooker. Easy, convenient and so delicious.
Sweet Potatoes and Bacon
Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon is a hearty, savory side dish that takes just ten minutes of prep time and 3 hours in the Crock Pot. Such a simple way to cook sweet potatoes!
Slow Cooker Gravy
Slow cooking this make-ahead gravy is a really convenient and time-saving method, because it can be left alone to do its thing while you cook the rest of the meal, or stored and reheated later when ready to serve.
Cranberry Lil Smokies
Crockpot Cranberry Lil Smokies are slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce that makes them absolutely irresistible and full of holiday flavor.
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Frozen broccoli is transformed into a delicious cheesy casserole side dish that everyone is going to love. Seriously, in less than 5 minutes you can have everything ready to go,
French Onion Pulled Pork & Gravy
Super easy to toss together and taking only about 6 hours from start to finish and just minutes to prepare, French Onion Pulled Pork with Gravy tastes amazing with mashed potatoes and any of your favorite holiday sides.
Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
Slow Cooker Carrots are a delicious veggie side dish with minimal prep work, attention, or oven space. They’re absolutely delicious, and you couldn’t ask for an easier recipe.
Swedish Meatballs
Saucy, hearty, and comforting, these slow cooker Swedish meatballs have rich and creamy sauce and yummy egg noodles for a hands-off holiday dinner everyone will love.
Pork Roast with Apple Cider Gravy
Five ingredients and a few minutes of prep time earlier in the day is all it takes to put this Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apple Cider Gravy on the table. Pork and apples are always a winning combo!
Creamed Spinach
Slow Cooker Creamed Spinach needs only 3 ingredients and is done in an hour. It is a rich and tasty, and a surprisingly low carb side dish that tastes great.
Christmas Cranberry Cider
Cranberry Cider is so easy and delicious, with just a few simple ingredients in a slow cooker is all you need for hot cider. The crockpot keeps it at just the right temperature, making it ideal for serving guests.
Crockpot Cabbage And Bacon
Simple 3-ingredient Crock-Pot Cabbage And Bacon is an old-fashioned and frugal side dish that's delicious and keto diet friendly too!
Slow Cooker Turkey Legs
Slow Cooker Turkey Legs are a fun twist on the classic holiday turkey. So easy to make, this recipe includes a homemade sauce for maximum flavor. And the slow cooker ensures the turkey legs turn out moist and tender.
Crockpot Chocolate Cake
Crockpot Chocolate Cake is a luscious combination of caramel, chocolate cake and sweetened condensed milk for addicting flavor everyone will obsess over.
Ready to try some slow cooker holiday recipes?
I hope this list of simple Christmas crockpot recipes has given you tons of inspiration for easy holiday foods to make for your next celebration.
From festive appetizers and treats to easy Christmas main dishes and sides, let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting this holiday season!
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