30 Easy Thanksgiving Crockpot Side Dishes for Stress-Free Holiday Cooking
Easy crockpot Thanksgiving side dishes! These cheap, simple make ahead side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner take the stress out of holiday cooking.

Thanksgiving side dishes are the real stars of the show …
… but juggling oven space can be a total headache.
That’s where your slow cooker comes in!
I put together a fun list of cozy crockpot Thanksgiving side dishes that are super easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for keeping your kitchen calm while everything else bakes.
(They’re also perfect for potlucks, Friendsgiving parties, or just an easy dish to bring if you’re attending a Thanksgiving dinner!)
From creamy mashed potatoes and savory stuffing to sweet glazed carrots, cheesy corn, and other unique recipes, these slow-cooked sides make holiday cooking SO much simpler.
Plus they fill your home with delicious smells!
Let’s dive in!
(🍂 Looking for more fun Thanksgiving recipes? Check out these unique non-turkey dinner ideas, festive Thanksgiving charcuterie board ideas, easy bite-size finger food appetizers, fun Thanksgiving cookies, and easy holiday dips.)
Crockpot Thanksgiving Sides
Crockpot 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.
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes are delicious and easy, requiring just a few simple ingredients. They are super forgiving too, so you really can’t mess them up!
Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole
Crock Pot Sweet Potato casserole is a no-fuss, no-mess way to whip up this traditional Thanksgiving side dish. Delicious sweet potatoes get coated in brown sugar and topped with pecans and marshmallows.
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.
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.
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.
Butternut Squash and Apples
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash with Apples is a delicious mix of squash, cranberries, apples and warm spices. It’s fragrant, comforting, and pairs with any holiday meal.
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 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!
Slow Cooker Green Beans
Loaded with onions and bacon, Slow Cooker Green Beans are packed full of flavor and so easy to make. Just set them and forget them until dinner time!
Cornbread Dressing with Bacon
Give your guests a little dose of Southern cooking with this Crockpot Cornbread Dressing with bacon! It is a memorable and easy dressing recipe that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Creamed Corn
Not too sweet but plenty flavorful, Crock Pot Creamed Corn will be a hit this Thanksgiving. Best of all, this fresh take on the classic side dish takes only a few minutes of preparation!
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!
Cheesy Crockpot Potatoes
Cheesy Crockpot Potatoes are so cheesy, creamy and easy to make! A true dump and go recipe, simply add everything to the slow cooker, turn it on and walk away.
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.
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.
Baby Potatoes and Onions
Creamer potatoes, sweet Vidalia onions, chicken broth, and brown sugar make up your new favorite and easy-to-make side dish, perfect for so many holiday entrees.
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.
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!
Crockpot Buttered Garlic Mushrooms
Five-ingredient Butter Garlic Mushrooms are so easy to make in the slow cooker. You can just throw them in and forget about them!
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Crock Pot Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is an easy to make and flavor-filled side dish that’s also low carb. The leftovers reheat really well too!
Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions
Caramelized Onions have that natural sweet-savory flavor that quickly turns any meal into something extraordinary. They make a delicious topping for turkey, pork, roast beef, or even mashed potatoes.
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,
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.
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.
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!
Corn on the Cob
Crock Pot Corn on the Cob is a fun way to change up the classic Thanksgiving menu. It takes the fresh deliciousness of corn on the cob and makes preparation basically effortless.
Mushroom Farro
Slow Cooker Mushroom Farro is hearty and simply bursting with mushroom flavor. It’s a unique side that combines the creaminess of traditional risotto with the nutty flavor and firm texture of farro.
Zucchini and Yellow Squash Casserole
This deliciously seasoned low carb crock pot Zucchini and Yellow Squash Casserole is a healthy, budget-friendly side to add to your menu.
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!
Ready to try some slow cooker Thanksgiving side dishes?
I hope this list of easy Thanksgiving sides for the crockpot has given you tons of new recipes to try this season.
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner or bringing a dish to a Friendsgiving potluck, these easy crockpot side dishes make it so simple.
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