24 Crock Pot Thanksgiving Sides That Basically Make Themselves

Start your meal with a slice of this warm and fragrant rosemary bread, slathered with butter, or use it to mop up every last drop of gravy. Pro tip! You can make the bread ahead of time and cube to use in your stuffing. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Rosemary Bread

It wouldn't be the holidays without stewed collard greens and ham hocks on the table. Let the slow cooker do the work to achieve that long-braised flavor with no fuss. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Collard Greens And Ham Hocks

Vegan or not, this slow cooker butternut squash mac and "cheese" is sure to please all palates. Squash helps make for an extra-creamy sauce packed with fall flavor.  

Recipe: Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Mac

When they're done, pop your slow cooker over to the "Keep Warm" function and these will be perfect for hours. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Let it be known: There is no meal that cannot be improved with soup. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

When you combine canned corn with milk, cheese, butter, and herbs, something magical happens. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

If juggling oven space is an issue every Thanksgiving, this recipe is for you. Just add Brussels sprouts to your slow cooker and set it to low–no oven space needed. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

This recipe cooks potatoes directly in the slow cooker, saving you time and dishes to clean. Simply throw your potatoes in, season 'em up, and let them cook ― no boiling required. 

Recipe: No-Boil Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Five ingredients and 10 minutes of prep are all you need to make these sweet and savory glazed carrots. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Honey-Glazed Carrots

The secret to getting these potatoes perfectly browned? Top with a paper towel while they cook to absorb the condensation. 

Recipe: Crock Pot Potatoes au Gratin

This recipe might not be the prettiest, but it sure is delicious. The best part? You just dump everything in and walk away. 

Recipe: Easy Crock Pot Corn Casserole

This stuffing is loaded with sausage, apples, and tart cranberries–just throw it in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Sausage Stuffing

These ultra-savory potatoes might be the easiest side dish you can make. Just throw everything into the slow cooker and let cook as you prep your other dishes. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

This classic side only takes a few minutes to prep and five ingredients to make. 

Recipe: Crock Pot Creamed Corn

If you're looking for something lower in carbs this Thanksgiving, this cauliflower mash is just what you need. 

Recipe: Loaded Crock Pot Mashed Cauliflower

This genius recipe lets you bake the perfect cornbread without using the oven. It'll free up oven space and act as the perfect side for soaking up gravy. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Pumpkin Maple Cornbread