40+ Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Recipes

These Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Recipes will save space in your oven and make cooking holiday dinner a breeze! You can make almost any Thanksgiving dish in the crock pot…even turkey!

What Thanksgiving Dishes Can You Make in a Slow Cooker?

When it comes to feeding everyone in the family during the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s always a good idea to have options. A slow cooker or crockpot is an invaluable tool in your kitchen to help get the holiday meal on the table.

One of the problems our family has when preparing Thanksgiving dinner is that we run out of room in the oven! It seems like just about every holiday dish needs oven space!

BUT if you have a slow cooker, you can free up some oven space and save time with a set-it-and-forget-it dish! If you have multiple slow cookers, you can create multiple dishes!

You can make just about any type of Thanksgiving food in a slow cooker…even turkey! Of course you won’t be able to cooke everything in the crockpot, but you can choose a dish or two to try! We have everything from turkey, to classic side dishes, to festive drinks and desserts!

40+ Thanksgiving Crockpot Recipes

Here are some of the best crockpot Thanksgiving recipes that everyone will love. You can scroll down to see them all, or click on a type of recipe in the table of contents below to jump right to it.

To see a full recipe ingredient list and directions, follow the links under each photo to open in a new browser window.

Slow Cooker Turkey Recipes

Yep, you can even make the main course in your slow cooker! This is a great option for smaller groups.

turkey breast with herbs

Crock Pot Slow Cooker Turkey Breast — Learn how to cook a turkey breast to be perfectly JUICY with this easy Crock Pot slow cooker turkey breast recipe! Just 10 minutes to prep, then the bone-in turkey breast cooks itself.

sliced turkey breast

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast It’s a one-pot dinner that takes only a few minutes to put together and is perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving meal or Christmas dinner gathering! It’s also Weight Watchers friendly and gluten-free!

pouring gravy on turkey breast slices

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy — This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy is a wonderful option if you’re feeding a smaller group for the holidays. This smaller cut allows you to create this classic, comforting meal with a minimal amount of effort.

Slow Cooker Recipes for Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Create flavorful holiday sides with hardly any effort! The slow cooker does all the work for you!

mashed potatoes made in slow cooker

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes — Rich, buttery and SO easy to make! No boiling water, no draining…foolproof potatoes every single time!

Slow Cooker Rosemary Bread — Soft, buttery bread with a hint of herbs. Perfect to accompany turkey and gravy!

collard greens with slow cooker

Country Style Collard Greens in the Slow Cooker — Country Style is relative, but the flavor on these slow-cooked Collard Greens is not. Using smoked turkey wings and spices make this the easiest side ever.

 

green bean casserole in slow cooker

Green Bean Casserole in a Slow Cooker — This classic green bean casserole recipe is translated into a simple and easy slow cooker dish for busy holiday kitchens. 

lasagna soup

Vegan Crockpot Lasagna Soup — Vegetarian lasagna soup made hearty with mushrooms and lentils is the perfect thanksgiving side or main!

creamed corn in slow cooker

BBQ Creamed Corn — This copycat Rudy’s creamed corn is sure to wow your Thanksgiving guests. Best of all, you can free up oven space by making it in your slow cooker.

homemade mac and cheese

No Boil Crockpot Mac and Cheese — This no-boil crockpot mac and cheese is perfect for Thanksgiving or other gatherings when your oven is full. 

corn casserole

Crock Pot Corn Casserole This slow cooker corn casserole is a Thanksgiving side dish you will make year after year. 

butternut squash soup

Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup — Sweet, spicy, & rich homemade butternut squash soup is the perfect first course for your Thanksgiving meal. This easy slow cooker butternut squash soup recipe is so simple to make yet impresses everyone.

sweet potato casserole with marshmallows in crockpot

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole — Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole in a slow cooker saves the day when your oven is busy on Thanksgiving! With brown sugar, cinnamon, and marshmallows, these crock-pot sweet potatoes have all the fixings but can be made without taking up valuable oven space. 

close up of scalloped potatoes

Crock Pot Au Gratin Potatoes — Crock pot Au Gratin Potatoes are the ultimate easy-to-make comfort food. The perfect side dish for any holiday dinner, these potatoes are a carb-lovers dream.

 

green beans and sausage

Southern Style Green Beans — Southern Green Beans are the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish. This set-it-and-forget side is loaded with irresistible flavor! 

homemade cranberry sauce

Slow Cooker Cranberry-Pear Sauce with Ginger — A blending of fall flavors makes this recipe layered, sweet, and tart. A perfect compliment to any meal!

cheesy scalloped potatoes

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes — This recipe has decadent caramelized onions in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce with simple seasonings. It’s make-ahead and Crock Pot friendly and the perfect side dish idea for friends and family.

making stuffing in the crockpot

Crock Pot Stuffing — Save oven space on the holidays with this easy Crock-Pot Stuffing recipe. This hands-off method is a real timesaver and creates the most delicious bread stuffing! 

cheesy vegetables in slow cooker

Slow Cooker Cheesy Vegetables — Cauliflower, broccoli, leeks, and carrots are slow-cooked in a creamy cheese sauce. My Slow Cooker Cheesy Vegetables is a hands-off side that is perfect to accompany a weeknight meal or a holiday side dish.

making brussel sprouts in slow cooker

Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts — Super Easy Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts. Made with a homemade balsamic reduction,. All you need is 10 minutes of prep time to make this! It’s the perfect healthy side dish for Thanksgiving!

candied yams in slow cooker

Slow Cooker Candied Yams — Forget the canned yams and make these dreamy and saucy yams from scratch. 

halved butternut squash on cutting board

Acorn Squash — There’s only so much room in the oven on Thanksgiving. Use your slow cooker for perfect acorn squash! 

dish of glazed carrots

Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots — Sweet and savory brown sugar-glazed carrots are coated in butter and sugar and cooked to tender perfection. Your whole family will love these slow cooker carrots!

squash casserole

Crock Pot Squash Casserole — Wow your guests this Thanksgiving with this Crock Pot Squash Casserole Recipe.

green beans and bacon

Slow Cooked Green Beans and Bacon — These delicious green beans are cooked low and slow with tons of flavor from the pork.

stuffed sweet potatoes

Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Topping — Using your Crockpot to prepare potatoes is easy, delicious, and frees up oven space should you need it.

green bean casserole in slow cooker

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole — This crockpot casserole is a fun twist on a Thanksgiving classic.

cooked baby carrots

Slow Cooker Baby Carrots with Honey and Brown Sugar — This easy Slow Cooker Baby Carrots with Honey and Brown Sugar recipe creates delicious glazed carrots with minimal effort!

crockpot roasted potatoes

Crockpot Roasted Potatoes — Crockpot Roasted Potatoes are russet potatoes roasted in a crockpot or slow cooker with garlic, Italian Seasoning herbs, including rosemary, and parmesan cheese. These Crockpot Roasted Potatoes are perfect for a weekend or holiday dinner.

Warming Thanksgiving Drinks

Warm up on a cool night with these festive drink recipes you can make in your slow cooker!

mulled apple cider ladled from slow cooker

Crockpot Mulled Apple Cider — A delicious festive refreshment for the whole family. It will make the house smell amazing too!

slow cooker mulled wine

Slow Cooker Low-Carb Mulled Wine — Don’t spend your time in the kitchen making drinks for your guests, pop this on and they can help themselves.

apple cider punch with fruit slices

Fizzy Crockpot Apple Cider — A kid-friendly crockpot apple cider that’s both easy to make and will have your house smelling like fall all day!

glass bottles of turkey stock

Slow Cooker Homemade Turkey Stock — This effortless recipe transforms the end of Thanksgiving leftover turkey into liquid gold! Slow Cooker Homemade Turkey Stock is a cinch to make for immediate use or to be frozen. 

Sweet Crockpot Thanksgiving Recipes

Finish the big meal with a tasty treat! These desserts will make your whole house smell fabulous and they taste amazing too!

french toast casserole

Slow Cooker Fall French Toast Casserole — A sweet combination of maple and pumpkin flavors. Makes a wonderful dessert or make-ahead breakfast for the next day!

The ultimate decadent chocolate cake - and it's foolproof! Our slow cooker chocolate lava cake is rich, gooey, and literally overflowing with fudge-y goodness!

Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake — A warm, gooey-gooey chocolate alternative to the usual pumpkin desserts. It can be cooking in the background while you’re prepping dinner!

bread pudding made in crockpot

Crockpot Bread Pudding — This crockpot bread pudding couldn’t be easier to make! All you need is five minutes of prep to make this crowd-pleasing dessert.

chocolate cherry cobbler with ice cream

Crockpot Chocolate Cherry Cobbler — If you love chocolate cake, you will love this tasty and delicious chocolate cherry cobbler dessert.

plate of apple cobbler

Apple Cobbler — If you’re looking for an easy dessert, this crockpot apple cobbler is as easy as “set it and forget it”. You’ll use the slow cooker for this delicious treat, and using a cake mix as the base makes it convenient and simple.

homemade applesauce

Homemade Slow Cooker Applesauce — This three-ingredient slow cooker applesauce is so easy to make! It’s delicious as a side, a snack, or even for dessert! 

fried apples in sauce

Easy Crock Pot Fried Apples — These Easy Crock Pot Fried Apples are a perfect, effortless Thanksgiving side dish or an everyday treat! You’ll love how easy they are to whip up!

jar of rice pudding

Pumpkin Rice Pudding in the Slow Cooker — This slow cooker rice pudding is perfect for fall! Make this EASY pumpkin spice crockpot rice pudding with minimal effort and delicious results.

homemade pumpkin butter

Easy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter — Nothing can be more cozy than thick, sweet, dreamy aromas and tastes of perfectly spiced and sweetened pumpkin butter! No need to roast your own pumpkin for this gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free crock-pot recipe either!

homemade apple butter

Slow Cooker Apple Butter — Thick, creamy, and sweet Slow Cooker Apple Butter with no peeling required! All those freshly picked apples cooked down in the crock-pot for a perfect sweet and aromatic spread recipe that’s gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free!

 

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