30 Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Sides

Potatoes are diced and slow-cooked with garlic and water, then mashed with milk and sour cream. A fuss-free way to get creamy mashed potatoes on the holiday table.

A make-ahead batch of mashed potatoes that frees up stovetop space on the busiest cooking day of the year.

Martha Stewart's classic scalloped potatoes done in the slow cooker, making them an easy, mostly hands-off addition to any holiday spread.

Creamy, cheesy potato casserole made entirely in the crockpot with no oven required. A family-friendly side that travels well to potlucks too.

Halved baby red potatoes cook in olive oil and butter with garlic and rosemary, then get a shower of Parmesan and parsley right before serving.

This sweet potato casserole brings both sweet and savory notes along with creamy and crunchy textures in one slow cooker dish.

Tender yams simmered in a buttery sweet sauce until velvety soft. A Southern classic that the slow cooker handles with no supervision needed.

Classic holiday stuffing made entirely in the slow cooker, leaving the oven free for the turkey and everything else on a busy Thanksgiving.

Homemade cornbread stuffing that stays moist in the slow cooker and can be adapted to be gluten-free, egg-free, or vegan.

A savory, umami-packed stuffing built around mushrooms, cooked completely in the slow cooker so the oven stays open on Thanksgiving day.

Mushrooms and wild rice come together in a simple slow cooker pilaf that works equally well for a potluck or a full holiday spread.

Heavily seasoned but not salty, these slow cooker green beans free up stovetop and oven space while delivering a flavorful, fuss-free holiday side. Instant Pot instructions are included as well.

Brussels sprouts cooked start to finish in the slow cooker, keeping preparation simple on a day when every burner is already in use.

Carrots glazed with brown sugar, honey, and citrus, then seasoned with warm spices for a bright, colorful side that fits right in on a Thanksgiving table.

Parsnips cooked in the slow cooker with a honey glaze, a smart option when oven space runs short during a big holiday meal.

A simple butternut squash side that takes only minutes to prep and then cooks entirely hands-off in the slow cooker.

Acorn squash filled with a sweet and savory filling and cooked in the slow cooker, making it a vegetarian-friendly option for the Thanksgiving table.

Spinach simmered with cream cheese in the slow cooker into a rich, velvety side dish that pairs well with roasted meats and holiday mains.

A rich, creamy corn side made with just a few ingredients that holds well in the slow cooker for family dinners or holiday gatherings.

Mushrooms slow-cooked with garlic and ranch seasoning for an easy, savory side that comes together with almost no hands-on effort.

A low-carb, gluten-free alternative to mashed potatoes made creamy in the slow cooker, with steaming instructions also included for those without one.

The classic green bean casserole made in the crockpot, freeing up oven space while delivering the same comforting result as the traditional baked version.

A four-cheese mac and cheese cooked entirely in the crockpot. Cook the pasta, add everything to the slow cooker, and let it run hands-off.

Cornbread mix, two kinds of canned corn and plenty of cheddar get stirred together right in the crockpot and cook on high until set. The result is soft, spoonable and rich, and the oven stays free.

Broccoli cooked with eggs and cottage cheese in the slow cooker for a protein-rich, low-carb side that doubles as a meatless main dish.

Fresh cranberries, citrus, and warm fall spices simmer together in the slow cooker for a homemade cranberry sauce with far more depth than the canned kind.

Sliced Granny Smith apples cook low and slow with cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar into a sweet, spiced side that balances all the savory dishes on a Thanksgiving plate.

Soft dinner rolls baked right in the slow cooker, so the oven stays free while everyone still gets warm, fresh bread at the table.

Slow cooker cornbread that takes only 10 minutes to prep and needs no oven, making it one of the easiest additions to a Thanksgiving spread.

Six-ingredient crockpot garlic bread with Parmesan that pulls apart easily and works as a crowd-pleasing side alongside pasta nights or holiday dinners.