An easy crockpot side dish made with instant rice, cheese, broccoli, onion, and cream of mushroom soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Crock Pot Side Dishes
The beauty of the crockpot is that you can cook such a wide variety of recipes in it. Like, your side dish. Things that require long cooking times, like baked beans, are ideal. Vegetables stay tender because of the steam generated inside the crock. You can also cook rice, grains and even stuffing - making your crockpot a real asset in the kitchen.
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Broccoli And Rice With Cheese
No-Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy scalloped potatoes without an ounce of cheese in sight. Slow-cooking sliced potatoes in cream soup gives you a scrumptiously easy side dish.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant, breadcrumbs, and parmesan in the slow cooker along with pasta sauce and mozzarella makes for a vegetarian dish that leaves even carnivores satisfied. Leftover eggplant parm...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Toss the spiced rice-stuffed leaves in slow cooker with water and lemon juice and you've got the perfect Mediterranean appetizer or snack. Great hot or cold!
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Southern Black Eyed Peas
Black eyed peas are slow cooked in the traditional southern style with ham hocks (or salt pork) and onion and celery.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Corn-Noodle Casserole
Rich and cheesy and oh so easy! Egg noodles are slow cooked with creamed corn, cheese, butter and sugar to create a delicious (and addicting) side dish.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole
This broccoli cheddar casserole couldn't be easier thrown all together in the slow cooker. Makes a stunningly simple and surprisingly scrumptious dish.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chinese Rice Porridge (Congee Jook)
Rice and water (yes, that's it) in the crockpot make a rice porridge base that you can turn into a simple snack with eggs and soy sauce, or something a bit fancier ...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ranch Mushrooms
Three ingredients make up this popular crock pot side dish: mushrooms, ranch salad dressing mix, and butter.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Pineapple Stuffing
Made with eggs, butter or margarine, sugar, crushed pineapple, evaporated milk, cornbread stuffing crumbs
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Barbecued Lima Beans
Tender lima beans are slow cooked and served in a sweet and tangy sauce. Makes a great side dish for burgers, grilled ribs or brisket, or fried chicken.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cooked Cabbage
See how easy it is to cook cabbage in the crock pot with this simple recipe.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooked Asparagus
This is a great way to cook fresh asparagus that isn't as tender to cook by other methods. It's perfect for those thicker stalks, just be sure to trim off the tough woody ends.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits
These rich and cheesy grits are made extra creamy by being slowly simmered in half and half with cream cheese stirred in.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Lima Beans and Corn
The crockpot is an ingenious solution to the hassle of dried beans. Corn, celery, and onions with dried limas is a fantastic "set it and forget it" option for a healthy...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Parsley Potatoes
Want a super easy side dish? These slow cooked potatoes are just the seasoned recipe you are looking for.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spinach Souffle
Say hello to your new favorite spinach dish. This souffle mixes cheddar, cream cheese, and spices, all easily cooked in your crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Five Bean Casserole
Why stop at three or four beans? Five bean casserole is the way to go. With bacon, sausage, and onion, this sweet and smoky slow-cooked bean bonanza is sure to satisfy.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cream Cheese Potatoes With Bacon
Whether you are looking for a side dish for a holiday or weeknight meal, this rich, layered, creamy bacon and potato recipe is the perfect accompaniment.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheesy Hash Brown Potato Casserole
This cheesy hashbrown casserole is crazy easy. Not only can you get all the ingredients together in under five minutes, they're cooked in a crockpot too!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Potato Casserole
Want a decadent cheesy side dish? This slow cooked potato casserole is loaded with Cheddar cheese, bacon, and onions...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli
Broccoli mac' n cheese isn't just a way to make a decadent dish healthier by sneaking in a cruciferous green, it's also a killer flavor combo. A cheesy duo of cheddar...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Texas Baked Beans
These Texas-style baked beans have triple the meaty flavor by slow cooking bacon, ham, and smoked pork in a rich tomato-ey sauce.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
All Day Macaroni and Cheese
Homestyle mac and cheese made with elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, regular milk, and eggs.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Brown Rice
A foolproof way to cook brown rice by using the slow cooker. Perfectly cooked every time.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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