Crock Pot Thanksgiving Recipes

Let's save room in the oven for the turkey with these Crock Pot Thanksgiving Recipes this year. Included in this collection are a variety of side dishes, drinks and desserts!

You can even make a turkey breast in the crock pot so you have extra white meat to serve with your traditional turkey recipe. With the convenience and versatility of slow cooking, you can effortlessly create a memorable Thanksgiving meal while saving precious time and effort!

Check out the other easy recipes for Thanksgiving to complete your holiday celebration!

I love using my slow cooker to make my Homemade Cranberry Sauce a few days before Thanksgiving. Almost every year I cook a turkey breast in the crock pot to make sure we had enough white meat. Because who doesn't want a leftover turkey sandwich later in the day?

My new favorite dessert is my Pumpkin Cobbler and yes, it's made in the crock pot! There really so many different recipes you can create using this versatile appliance that's been a part of our lives for so many years.

Looking for more holiday inspiration? Try my Make Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes,  Thanksgiving Instant Pot Side Dishes or my Thanksgiving Desserts for Kids.

What is a Slow Cooker?

A crock pot or slow cooker is an appliance that cooks food slowly. Usually over a period of two to 12 hours. Heat is distributed from both the bottom and sides. Keeping the lid in place assures that the moisture and heat are trapped inside which helps cook the food.

Make sure you check out all the family favorite crock pot recipes available for you on the site.

Can I prep a Crockpot the night before?

The beauty of using a slow cooker to help you with Thanksgiving, is you can prep the ingredients the night before:

• Put everything together in the slow cooker dish and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Don't forget to cover it!
• The next morning, remove the dish from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature, at least 30 minutes, before placing it in the slow cooker base.

Can you Overfill a Crock Pot?

Overfilling the crock pot can result in uneven cooking and potentially unsafe conditions. To ensure proper heat distribution and cooking, it is generally advised to fill the crock pot no more than two-thirds to three-quarters full.

Always remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions and guidelines specific to your crock pot model for the best cooking experience. This will guarantee that you achieve consistent and delicious results every time you use your crock pot.

Tips for using a Slow Cooker

Here are a few tips to make sure your Thanksgiving meal, side dish or dessert come out perfect:

• Don't overfill the crock pot.
• Keep the lid on. Opening the slow cooker allows the heat and moisture to escape and can slow down the cooking process.
• An obvious tip, but this has happened to me...make sure the crock pot is plugged in.

Check out my post for more tips on how the Slow Cooker being the Perfect Kitchen Appliance.

Top Tip

Resist the temptation to open the lid and check on the food cooking in the slow cooker. Removing the lid allows the heat and moisture to escape and can slow down the cooking process.

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