Crock Pot Side Dishes

Black-eyed peas meet meaty ham hocks in this crock pot recipe. Cook low and slow, then spice things up with black pepper and hot sauce for a deliciously easy meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

The crockpot makes short work of potatoes and ham. Cream of mushroom soup really cuts down on the ingredients list, letting you enjoy some creamy au gratin potatoes with...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Mushrooms and a combination of brown and wild rice are slow cooked in a rich broth made from beef consomme and French onion soup.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Hoppin John, the traditional southern dish of black-eyed peas and rice, is a delicious meal that has been eaten for centuries.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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Made with sour cream, dry mustard, dry lima beans, salt, molasses, butter, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

A cheesy scalloped potato recipe is just about the best way to make the most of a spud. A slow cooker turns the velvety side dish into a set it, forget it...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with water, sage, black-eyed peas, molasses, mustard, thyme

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with eggs, butter or margarine, sugar, crushed pineapple, evaporated milk, cornbread stuffing crumbs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Dress up some simple cans of beans by adding mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, and of course - bacon! Let it simmer all day in the crock pot on low or cook on high for faster results.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Looking for a hassle-free side dish option? This savory okra and black-eyed peas crock pot recipe mixes frozen vegetables, ranch beans, and zesty tomatoes for an...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Love risotto but don't have time to stand around stirring? Try this delicious crock pot recipe that uses arborio rice, white wine, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Homestyle mac and cheese made with elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, regular milk, and eggs.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Beans slow-cooked with bacon, BBQ sauce, and onions make for an extra-savory side dish that changes the green bean game.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

These crockpot baked sweet potatoes are perfect for fall, whether you're going sweet with butter and cinnamon sugar or savory with roasted veggies.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Baked potatoes in the crock pot? Yes! Wrapped in foil, the potatoes are slowly baked and create gentle steam resulting in tender and fluffy baked potatoes.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt and pepper, dried black-eyed peas, ham, tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, chicken broth, celery

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Beef, tomato, and rice with a hint of spice. Spanish rice made easy in the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Not the fanciest mac and cheese, but it is delicious comfort food. The twist on this recipe is that it includes bacon, tomatoes, and cream of mushroom soup.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Cooking sweet potatoes just got a whole lot cooler. With a splash of orange and a sprinkle of spice, you'll be wondering why you didn't make these sooner.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Fear the eggplant no more! Crock pot eggplant cooked with mushrooms, red wine, and tomatoes makes a really delicious topping for hot, cooked penne pasta.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Sweet and savory stuffing can be a Thanksgiving game changer. Slow cooked apples and pork sausage makes an absolutely stand-out stuffing that's miles ahead of the boxed stuff. ...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Stuffing is a delicious and classic dish that is often served during holiday meals. There are many different ways to make stuffing, but this one uses cream soup as a base.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Stuffed pattypan squash: the perfect way to sneak some veggies into your diet while enjoying a tasty meal.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This mushroom stroganoff is an awesome twist on the classic beef sauce, and it's low-fat to boot. Portobellos are slow-cooked in beef broth and red wine for deep flavor.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Wild rice is wonderfully tender when cooked in the crock pot. Combine it with almonds, onions, celery, mushrooms, chicken, and herbs and you have a delicious dinner.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

If you're looking to change up your pasta game, you've just hit the goldmine with this bacon-infused mac and cheese prepared in a crock pot. It's as uncomplicated as it is...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Green bean casserole is a holiday staple. This version has a twist in that it's made in the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Slow cooking the saffron and rice ensures the full flavor of the saffron is infused in the rice. The result is perfectly tender grains of rice with a lovely yellow hue.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Ready to impress your friends with a stuffing recipe that's anything but ordinary? This apple-raisin stuffing can be whipped up in a snap, whether you prefer the crock pot or the...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Cream cheese and a touch of sugar thrown into the crockpot turns some ordinary corn kernels into a warm, craveable side dish perfect for any occasion.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Make your meal special with this crock pot sweet potato casserole. It combines mashed sweet potatoes, butter, and a touch of orange juice, topped with a crunchy pecan and brown...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This stuffing does so many things right, but here's what really sets it apart: adding a sweet, tart, apple to balance out the savory flavors. Truly a stand-out stuffing...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

This New Orleans style red beans and rice recipe is made easy in the crock pot. The beans are cooked with a ham bone for extra flavor. Then smoked sausage is added and the...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

An easy-to-make recipe for sweet potatoes. It only takes a few minutes to prep, then the crockpot does the rest of the work, yielding a sweet holiday side...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

If you're looking to impress dinner guests or just craving a hearty staple, slow-cooked baked beans are basic but brilliant. With layers of flavor from bacon to brown sugar...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

The crock pot is an ideal vessel for making perfect wild rice. Mixed with mushrooms and lightly flavored with thyme, salt and pepper, this recipe is a great match to almost any meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with ripe olives, great Northern Beans, garlic, water, dried basil, salt, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Mushrooms soak up the flavors that they cook in so slow cooking them in a herby, buttery mixture results in a delicious mushroom side dish!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Carrots are slow cooked until tender and mixed with an orange-pecan sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Want to get more greens in your dinner? This creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole will have you craving the nutritious, cruciferous veggie.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Corn is cooked in a creamy cheese sauce. Great side dish for potlucks!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

You've gotta have a go-to mashed potato recipe, and this one is a winner. The creamy, garlicky result is convincing enough on its own, but the convenience of the crockpot...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with onion, bacon, garlic, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, maple syrup, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, ham bone

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sweet Italian sausages, water, onion, butter, white wine, arborio rice, zucchini, kosher salt, fresh baby spinach, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

The two keys to this scrumptious recipe are using cornbread for moisture and fresh sage for maximum herby flavor.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, sage, poultry seasoning, celery, onion, butter, bread crumbs, sweet potato, chicken broth, pecans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours