The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year, especially in the kitchen. While it’s a season where your stove truly shines, your crockpot can be just as useful. In fact, crockpot recipes tend to be among the easiest to throw together, giving you a chance to get things done while your appliance does the work for you. If you’re looking for slow-cooker side recipes that are big on taste, consider the following:

Cornbread

Using your oven to make cornbread is so 2022! This slow-cooker cornbread recipe lets you make bread that’s exceptionally moist and flavorful. The recipe is flexible, allowing you to play around with different ingredients (such as chipotle peppers, cheese, brown sugar, and honey). It won’t save you time, but it will save you space; reserve that oven rack for your holiday bird!

Macaroni and Cheese

If you need something for the kid's table (or, let’s face it, yourself), slow-cooker macaroni and cheese is ready to hit the spot. It takes about two hours to make but it’s very simple to prepare. All it requires is uncooked pasta, milk, cheese, and seasoning. 

Creamed Corn

Corn is a staple of Thanksgiving and this creamed corn recipe ups the ante. Made with corn (either frozen or fresh), butter, milk, cream cheese, sugar, and salt and pepper, it’s heartier than traditional options. It tastes delicious, too; enjoy ah-mazing bite after bite.  

Butternut Squash Soup

This slow-cooker butternut squash soup makes a wonderful appetizer for a holiday meal, as well as a belly-warming addition to any snowy night. With ingredients that include coconut, ginger, cinnamon, and paprika, this soup has a bit of a kick and a ton of flavor. 

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts have become all the rage, even since they stopped tasting like Brussels sprouts. While they seem to appear on restaurant menus everywhere, you don’t need to dine out to welcome these buds onto your plate. This crockpot recipe makes sprouts that are crispy and packed with taste. 

It’s time to prime your palate for the months ahead! With the holidays around the corner, you can never have too many recipes at your disposal. These slow-cooker creations are a wonderful reminder that good food comes to those who wait.

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