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- A slow cooker or Crock-Pot can be an invaluable asset for crafting your Thanksgiving feast.
- From stuffing to cranberry sauce, these appliances can assist in creating traditional Thanksgiving accompaniments.
- You may be surprised to discover that dinner rolls and mashed potatoes can also be prepared in a slow cooker.
It’s widely recognized that side dishes often steal the spotlight during Thanksgiving celebrations.
This year, a report from LendingTree indicates that hosts are projected to spend an average of $431 on food, beverages, and decorations—a 19% rise compared to last year—making each dish more significant than ever.
However, with the oven occupied by the turkey for several hours, it becomes challenging to find space for side dishes. This is where a Crock-Pot or slow cooker comes into play.
Slow cookers simplify the preparation of various easy Thanksgiving sides—from stuffing and cranberry sauce to delightful dips.
15 Delicious Side Dishes You Can Prepare Using a Slow Cooker This Thanksgiving
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In any gathering where guests await their meal eagerly, having something delicious on hand is essential. Meatballs serve as an ideal appetizer whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or larger celebration.
Simply place seasoned raw meatballs into your crockpot along with some sauce and let them simmer until fully cooked according to one recipe bySpend With Pennies!.
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Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes for Thanksgiving
Hearty Turkey Chili
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Festive Butternut Squash Soup
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Simplified Southern-Style Candied Yams
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“My husband loves southern-style candied yams, so I decided to make them from scratch using fresh ingredients,” Olson shared in her
recipe.
To create these delicious yams, you’ll need thick slices of peeled red garnet yams along with cornstarch, melted butter, cinnamon, cloves, salt, brown sugar and molasses among other ingredients.
Tender Slow-Cooked Glazed Carrots
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity: just toss some carrots into the slow cooker along with salt, brown sugar or honey and butter. Let them cook for four to six hours until they reach tenderness!
Creamy Green Bean Casserole Made Easy
“Our family can’t imagine Thanksgiving without green bean casserole; it’s simply the best side dish!” Olson exclaimed. A recipe from
The Magical Slow Cooker’‘ is ideal when serving larger gatherings.
h4 >Quick Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
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p>A major advantage of preparing Buffalo chicken dip—or any dish—in your slow cooker is that you can make it well ahead of time and simply reheat when you’re ready to serve!
h4 >Easy Queso Dip Recipe
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p>This queso dip recipe from Martha Stewart requires minimal ingredients—perfect if you’re navigating crowded grocery stores during Thanksgiving week! It features pepper jack cheese alongside American cheese as well as red onion and jalapeño peppers.
h4>Your Favorite Homemade Cranberry Sauce
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p>Canned cranberry sauce may evoke nostalgia; however homemade cranberry sauce cooked slowly offers an equally effortless alternative! Olson’s version requires only fresh cranberries combined with marmalade plus brown sugar according taste preferences.
p>If you’re trying out your slow cooker this holiday season for the first time remember: preparation is key! Plan ahead while keeping track of cooking times ensures everything runs smoothly during festivities!
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