When it comes to prepping Thanksgiving dinner, your oven and stove top are highly valuable real estate. So save some space (and effort) by whipping up a few dishes in your slow cooker instead. Here are 28 ideas to get you started.
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28 Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Make in a Slow Cooker
Published Nov 2, 2018
Sweet Potato Soup
Oh and this one’s vegan.
Cranberry Hot Toddy
'Tis the season.
Garlic-herb Mashed Cauliflower
Ditch the taters and try this low-carb alternative instead.
Pear And Sausage Stuffing
The perfect balance of savory and sweet.
White Spiced Wine
A lighter take on the classic.
Butternut Squash, Kale, And Quinoa Chili
Oooh, this will warm things up.
Black Bean, Quinoa And Sweet Potato Stew
Serve with crusty bread for mopping the bowl clean.
Apple Cider
The whole house will smell festive.
Butternut Squash Soup With Maple Roasted Chickpeas
Our new favorite starter, courtesy of Coterie member Maria Lichty.
Cranberry Sauce
A hint of citrus makes this sauce a standout.
Mashed Potatoes
The fluffiest potatoes we ever did try.
Turkey Breast With Orange And Herbs
Why the heck not?
Risotto With Butternut Squash
Who has time for all that stove-top stirring anyway?
Scalloped Potatoes
The perfect combo of creamy and cheesy.
Cinnamon Rolls
Save oven space—make dessert in a Crock-Pot.
Sweet And Spicy Cranberry Meatballs
These little guys are flavorful and festive.
Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Aka super cheesy potatoes.
Sausage Stuffing
A little bit sweet and a little bit savory.
Apple Crisp
That crispy almond-oat topping though...
Pumpkin Spice Lattes
The most festive way to get your caffeine fix.
Creamed Corn
This should hold us over until corn-on-the-cob season.
Baked Apples
Don't forget the caramel.
Brussels Sprouts With Cranberries, Pecans And Butternut
It’s not Thanksgiving without our favorite veggies.
Monkey Bread
You’ll be dreaming of the cream cheese drizzle for the rest of the year.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
A little pre-dinner snack for the crowd.
Hot Chocolate
Because you need something to end the night right.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Covered in marshmallows and brown sugar, just the way we like it.
Glazed Carrots
Shh, these are basically vegetables disguised as candy.
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