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These set-it-and-forget-it crockpot side dishes won’t heat the kitchen and can be made the morning of for a less stressful evening.

Collage of crockpot side dish recipes.

We Love Sides!

Crock Pots are not just for main dishes. Soup and salad make great sides, but sometimes you want something a bit more warm, cozy, and filling. I have an entire list of crockpot recipes that I love to make! From green beans to mac and cheese, you can make a variety of side dishes in the slow cooker.

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Our Top 10 Crockpot Side Dish Picks

1 Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

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Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
4.99 from 285 votes
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2 Cheesy Potatoes

Cheesy Potatoes
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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Crockpot cheesy potatoes are the perfect, easy side dish for your next meal or holiday gathering. Just dump, cook, and enjoy!!
5 from 371 votes
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3 How to Cook Rice in a Crock Pot

How to Cook Rice in a Crock Pot
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

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No need for a rice cooker, simply follow these steps for how to cook rice in a crock pot. It's the easiest method!
5 from 14 votes
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4 Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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Creamy, cheesy crockpot mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. They are SO easy to make – especially for busy holidays!
5 from 19 votes
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5 Crockpot Green Beans Recipe

Crockpot Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Just a few ingredients make the yummiest green beans ever! Simple Crockpot Green Beans is one of our go-to side dishes for any meal!
4.93 from 13 votes
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6 Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole

Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

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Enjoy this easy slow cooker hash brown casserole – simply set it and forget it to create a wonderfully cheesy and creamy classic side dish!
4.95 from 51 votes
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7 Crock Pot Creamed Corn

Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Dinner wouldn't be complete without rich, flavorful crock pot creamed corn! It's creamy, buttery, and preps in minutes – a holiday favorite!
5 from 19 votes
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8 Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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Crispy, creamy crockpot green bean casserole is beyond easy and just as tasty as the original oven-baked classic!
5 from 20 votes
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9 Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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Creamy crock pot scalloped potatoes are a great side to any meal. You only need a few ingredients and the slow cooker!
5 from 185 votes
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10 Crockpot Spanish Rice Recipe

Crockpot Spanish Rice Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Crockpot Spanish Rice is full of delicious Mexican spices. This savory side tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant!
5 from 111 votes
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11 Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
The crock pot takes all the guess work out of baked potatoes. Simply prep and wrap your potatoes, throw them in the crock pot, and they come out perfectly ready to be topped with all your favorite fixings!
4.89 from 17 votes
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12 Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe

Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
Total Time: 12 hours

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Nutrient-rich pinto beans are cooked to perfection. These make a great meal or a tasty side dish to any of your Mexican dishes.
5 from 45 votes
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13 Baked Beans Recipe

Baked Beans Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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Easy Homemade Baked Beans is a must-have at all of our BBQ's. Everyone who tries it agrees it's the best baked beans recipe!
4.98 from 41 votes
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14 Crockpot Meatballs

Crockpot Meatballs
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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Our favorite sweet and savory crockpot meatballs are prepped in only 5 minutes for the perfect no-fuss party appetizer!
5 from 215 votes
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15 Crockpot BBQ Meatballs

Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Our sweet & savory crockpot bbq meatballs recipe are a hit at every party and only require 5 minutes of prep.
5 from 10 votes
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6 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    I didn’t know so may things could be made in crock pot. I’ve made the baked beans several times and they are always a hit.

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  2. Natasha says:

    These side dishes are perfect for our turkey this Thanksgiving. I’ve always loved your recipes and this one is always a hit!

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  3. Diane V says:

    Exactly what I was looking for, I am so happy I found this! Thank you!

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  4. jess says:

    this has become a game changer for the holidays and planning thanksgiving dinner or even christmas dinner! the assortment of side dishes makes for easy work

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  5. Joy says:

    We make your crock pot mac & cheese all the time!! Love crock pot recipes!! They are super easy & always taste great!

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  6. Olivia says:

    The variety of side dishes on this site are amazing. They all look so good and simple. Can hardly wait to try them.

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