The beauty of the crockpot is that it’s completely hands off cooking. Try these easy slow cooker side dishes to make your entire dinner come together effortlessly!

In addition to making your main dish in a crockpot, did you know that you can slow cook your side dish, too?

If you have 2 slow cookers, you can be making your main dish and side dish simultaneously.

Or maybe you’re cooking your protein on the grill, or want to cook something in the oven at a completely different temperature.

These easy crockpot side dishes are also perfect for:

A potluck
Camping
A party
Christmas or Thanksgiving
A BBQ

This list includes slow cooker side dishes with vegetables, potatoes, pasta, beans, and more.

Let’s dive in!

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Easy Slow Cooker Side Dishes

Slow Cooker Vegetable Recipes:

These crockpot vegetables are ideal for a crowd, or just an easy weeknight dinner at home. There are even a few fruit recipes too!

1. Green Beans with Tomatoes, Bacon and Potatoes

A healthy dish that you can serve over rice, or as a side dish to chicken or even at Thanksgiving dinner.

2. Crockpot Orange, Honey and Herb Glazed Carrots

Delicious carrots that are slow cooked in butter, orange honey and herbs and finished with crunchy, toasted pecans.

3. Creamy Spinach Cheese Bake

This side dish is fancy enough for company, easy enough for every day, and low carb and gluten free!

4. Red Cabbage and Apple Braise

A sweet & sour treat that’s great on its own, or served with roasted meats and veggies.

5. Slow Cooker Pepper Jack Cauliflower

A zesty twist on plain old cauliflower, this slow cooked side dish fits with just about any dinner.

6. Crockpot Collard Greens

Tender, smoky, and rich, these crockpot collard greens are easy to make and melt-in-your-mouth good.

7. Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

Broccoli and cheese combine for a flavorful dish that everyone will love!

8. Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes

A very easy way to incorporate quinoa into your diet, and 100% vegan.

9. Zucchini Casserole

Fresh garden vegetables make up this fantastic side dish recipe. Just add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and turn it on!

10. Copycat Cracker Barrel Cinnamon Apples

A simple slow cooker recipe that is both delicious and easy to make! Just dump all of the ingredients in the slow cooker for a delicious dessert or side dish.

11. 5-ingredient Corn Casserole

A no-fail 5 ingredient corn casserole recipe that’s versatile and bakes up into a savory side dish that will complement any meal.

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Slow Cooker Potato Side Dishes:

Potatoes add a delicious comfort food element to any meal. These slow cooker potatoes are also ideal for taking to a potluck or as a make ahead side for Christmas dinner.

12. Crockpot Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

Otherwise known as cheesy potatoes, this Midwestern favorite is a wonderfully delicious side dish recipe perfect for any potluck or family get-together.

13. Hasselback Potatoes with Honey-Siracha Butter

The ultimate weeknight indulgence! Incredibly easy to make in the slow cooker or instant pot, and packed with flavor from homemade honey-sriracha butter.