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    Crock Pot Thanksgiving Recipes

    Published: Nov 12, 2021 · Modified: Nov 15, 2021 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Let's save room in the oven for the turkey with these Crock Pot Thanksgiving Recipes this year. Side dishes, drinks and desserts included! The beauty of a slow cooker is it's easy! You gather the ingredients, add them to the slow cooker and press start. Check out these easy recipes for Thanksgiving and see how perfect our celebration is going to be this year.

    green beans cooked in the slow cooker with bacon.

    I love using my slow cooker to make my Homemade Cranberry Sauce a few days before Thanksgiving. In the past when we're hosted a lot of people, I would cook a turkey breast in the crock pot to make sure we had enough white meat.

    Table of Contents
    • What is a Slow Cooker?
    • Can I prep a Crockpot the night before?
    • Tips for using a Slow Cooker
    • Helpful Kitchen Tools
    • Crock Pot Thanksgiving Recipes

    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.

    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.

    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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    Tried any of my recipes? Let me know in the comments!

    a collection of recipes you can make in the slow cooker for holiday celebrations. this Recipe

    Crock Pot Thanksgiving Recipes

    Crock Pot Stuffing

    This recipe is easy to make and tasty!

    Photo Credit: www.recipetineats.com

    Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

    This recipe comes out moist and juicy every single time.

    Photo Credit: www.dinneratthezoo.com

    Crock Pot Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

    This is the BEST way to make your holiday ham, the slow cooker does all of the work!

    Photo Credit: www.wickedspatula.com

    Slow Cooker Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Apples

    Easy slow cooker pork roast is pure comfort food.

    Photo Credit: spicysouthernkitchen.com

    Slow Cooker Sausage Cornbread Dressing

    Free up valuable oven space this Thanksgiving with this Slow Cooker Sausage Cornbread Dressing.

    Photo Credit: flavorthemoments.com

    Easy Slow Cooker Stuffing

    Cooked to perfection in your slow cooker!

    Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

    Crockpot Green Beans And Bacon 

    This is a really easy and adaptable green beans dish is full of flavor everyone will love.

    Photo Credit: cafedelites.com

    Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

    These potatoes are not only easy, but there's a hint of garlic and parmesan cheese in every bite.

    Photo Credit: lifemadesweeter.com

    Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole 

    This recipe is made entirely in the crock pot so it saves you valuable oven space on one of the busiest cooking days of the year.

    Photo Credit: www.unfussykitchen.com

    Creamy Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe

    You don't even need to boil the pasta for this recipe!

    Photo Credit: sweetpeasandsaffron.com

    Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Pecans and Butternut

    Instructions to prepare this recipe either in a slow cooker or on a sheet pan, so you can maximize your oven space!

    Photo Credit: www.makingthymeforhealth.com

    Easy Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

    All you need are 3 simple ingredients to make this delicious recipe!

    Photo Credit: www.wellplated.com

    Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup

     Hearty fall flavors and a rich, velvety texture are blended into each beautiful bowl.

    Photo Credit: iwashyoudry.com

    Crock Pot Pumpkin Chocolate Lava Cake

    It may not be pretty, but it sure is delicious!

    Photo Credit: www.thecountrycook.net

    Crock Pot Pecan Pie

    A delicious traditional pecan pie made in the crock pot! Easy to put together.

    Photo Credit: www.culinaryhill.com

    Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider

    Smple to make, sweet, and delicious. This welcoming, spiced hot beverage makes the whole house smell amazing

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