It's the busiest time of the year! These slow cooker Christmas recipes are like having an extra set of hands to help out. Use your Crockpot to assist with everything from Christmas morning breakfasts to homemade holiday gifts.
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- 🌲BREAKFAST🌲
- Gingerbread French Toast
- Eggnog Overnight Oats
- Gingerbread Oatmeal
- Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast
- Salted Caramel Pear Butter
- Strawberry Hot Chocolate
- 🌲APPETIZERS🌲
- Caramelized Onion Dip
- Texas Trash Dip
- Tahini Meatballs
- Baked Brie With Pesto and Sun Dried Tomato
- Hot Chocolate
- Enchilada Meatballs
- Warm Olives
- Sweet Chili Meatballs
- Fiesta Dip
- Honey Bourbon Meatballs
- 🌲 SIDES 🌲
- Cranberry Sauce
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Green Bean Casserole
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Quinoa Stuffing
- Stuffing
- Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Stuffing
- Sweet Corn Spoonbread
- Cheddar Creamed Corn
- Zucchini & Squash Parmesan
- Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms
- Old Bay Mac and Cheese
- 🌲 TURKEY DISHES 🌲
- Cranberry Turkey London Broil
- Turkey Lentil Soup
- Ground Turkey Casserole
- Turkey Edamame Chili
- Hot Honey Turkey Tenderloin
- BBQ Turkey Tenderloin
- Ground Turkey Tacos
- Turkey Breast
- 🌲 SNACKS 🌲
- Hot Dog Pull Apart
- Hot Honey Wings
- Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Soft Pretzel Dip
- Walking Tacos
- 🌲 DESSERTS 🌲
- Eggnog Bread Pudding
- Chocolate Fudge
- Apple Pie Filling
- Indoor S'mores
- Peanut Butter Fudge
- Pecan Pie
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Spoon Brownies
- Chocolate Strawberry Brownie Bliss
- Caramel Sticky Bun Casserole
- 🌲 LEFTOVER IDEAS 🌲
- Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup
- Leftover Turkey Chili
- Buffalo Turkey Dip
- Turkey Salad
- 🌲 HOMEMADE GIFTS 🌲
- Slow Cooker Holiday Gifts
🌲BREAKFAST🌲
Gingerbread French Toast
Gingerbread French toast is the ultimate holiday slow cooker recipe. Its irresistible aroma, amazing flavors, and effortless preparation will soon make it a homemade family tradition.
Eggnog Overnight Oats
Eggnog Overnight Oats are an easy and delicious dish full of seasonal flavors. Creamy, cinnamony, and downright delicious, this easy, high-fiber dish will become and family favorite.
Gingerbread Oatmeal
Gingerbread cookie overnight oatmeal is a delicious way to start your day. Healthy steel-cut oats infused with the wonderful flavors of fresh gingerbread cookies. A breakfast worth getting out of bed for!
Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast
Crockpot Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Casserole is a simple way to elevate your holiday breakfast/brunch. Fresh sweet strawberries and dollops of creamy cheesecake slow cooked together with the classic flavors of French toast.
Salted Caramel Pear Butter
Slow cooker salted caramel pear butter is a treat that will knock your socks off. The sweet and mellow taste of pears slow cooks down with brown sugar and vanilla into a flavor that is out of this world. Perfect for spreading on toasted holiday breads.
Strawberry Hot Chocolate
Slow Cooker Strawberry White Hot Chocolate is a luxurious treat. This easy recipe turns white chocolate and strawberry syrup into a decadent beverage. It is an amazing twist on a classic favorite that is perfect for a holiday breakfast.
🌲APPETIZERS🌲
Caramelized Onion Dip
Caramelized onions and three different kinds of cheese make this a must-try recipe. Gooey, cheesy, and oh-so flavorful, this dip will wow your diners like no other!!
Texas Trash Dip
This tasty dip is the ultimate fun food. It is perfect for game day gatherings, potlucks, or any time you want to level up a celebration.
Tahini Meatballs
Slow Cooker Meatballs in Tahini Sauce features tender meatballs simmered in creamy lemon-tahini goodness. This unique recipe is super easy to throw together and full of amazing flavor.
Baked Brie With Pesto and Sun Dried Tomato
Slow cooker baked brie is beyond description. All the gooey deliciousness of baked brie cheese combined with the amazing flavors of pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
Hot Chocolate
This amazing slow cooker hot chocolate is beyond delicious. Choose between the easy to make adult and kid friendly versions of this incredible drink. Far better than any mix!
Enchilada Meatballs
These delicious meatballs are delicious, easy, and fun. The ultimate toss and walk away appetizer that is perfect when you are busy worrying about all the other labor intensive recipes on your menu.
Warm Olives
Effortlessly take your entertaining game to the next level. Briny olives gently heated with just a few fresh herbs and spices create an easy and elegant dish with minimal effort.
Sweet Chili Meatballs
This dish is a flavor explosion that takes minimal effort to prepare! Tender meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce, create a delicious and hands-free appetizer all will devour.
Fiesta Dip
An easy and yummy dish that is worth making on repeat. This crowd pleaser is filled with corn, beans, and all sorts of cheesy, flavorful goodness.
Honey Bourbon Meatballs
This is sweet and savory meatball delight. Filled with sweet honey, tangy bourbon, and tons of delicious flavor, this dish is the perfect happy appetizer!
🌲 SIDES 🌲
Cranberry Sauce
This homemade version of a holiday traditional dish will instantly elevate your whole meal. Fresh cranberries slow cooked together with orange juice and rind combine to make a wonderful treat!
Candied Sweet Potatoes
This holiday classic is a must-make dish. It is simple to assemble and your slow cooker takes the wheel after that.
Mashed Potatoes
This holiday classic is made super easy by letting your slow cooker do all the heavy lifting. Dairy and dairy free options
Green Bean Casserole
The crockpot version of a holiday classic. BUT - made without condensed soup! Don't worry, it still has all of the flavor and creaminess you love.
Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower is a lighter and tasty alternative to mashed potatoes. This easy crockpot side dish can be paired with any holiday entree.
Quinoa Stuffing
A deliciously different, gluten free dish that is easy to make and wonderful to serve. Perfect for your holiday table, but easy enough to make any day of the week.
Stuffing
A simple and delicious addition to your dinner table. This holiday classic is made extra easy by using and serving from your slow cooker.
Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Stuffing
An easy and delicious crockpot dish that balances sweet, tart, and savory in each bite. A truly unique treat.
Sweet Corn Spoonbread
A deliciously spoon-able mashup of sweet corn, corn muffin, and eggs. A better cornbread that you will love on your holiday table.
Cheddar Creamed Corn
Taking the best side dish - creamed corn - to the next level. Sweet kernels of corn married with creamy and cheesy goodness.
Zucchini & Squash Parmesan
Farmer’s market fresh slow cooker zucchini and squash cooked to perfection in a light parmesan, lemon, and garlic sauce. All in your crockpot!
Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms
The ultimate crockpot side dish. This easy and flavorful musrhoom recipe will instantly elevate any meal you choose to add it to!
Old Bay Mac and Cheese
This is a creamy and wonderful classic with a twist. This easy flavorful comfort food is a must-have on your holiday table. Use your slow cooker to save oven and cooktop space!
🌲 TURKEY DISHES 🌲
If you want to serve turkey but aren't a fan of traditional roasted bird, check these out. They are fun and unique ways to get turkey on the table.
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Cranberry Turkey London Broil
Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey London Broil is a super easy and delicious dish. Tender, juicy turkey is infused with the sweet/tart taste of cranberry sauce to create a delicious combination.
Turkey Lentil Soup
This ground turkey soup is a hearty and delicious one-pot meal. This warm and welcoming crockpot dish is filled with nutrition and flavor.
Ground Turkey Casserole
Filled with ground turkey, spinach and pepper Jack cheese, this casserole really delivers. It is full of flavorful and amazing!
Turkey Edamame Chili
This hearty chili dish substitutes ground beef with ground turkey and traditional beans with firm edamame. Wonderful flavor with a different texture that all will love.
Hot Honey Turkey Tenderloin
Turkey tenderoin is slow cooked to perfection in this dish. It is simple to toss together but packs a punch with its sweet spicy flavor.
BBQ Turkey Tenderloin
Delicious smokey bbq flavor with tender turkey tenderloin makes for a delicious and fun addition to your holiday celebration.
Ground Turkey Tacos
Delicious, tender, and juicy ground turkey slow cooked together with all the traditional, mouth-watering flavors of yummy tacos. A perfectly different Thanksgiving treat!
Turkey Breast
While not unique, I am including this recipe because it is perfect for those who are having a small holiday gathering. BUT, it is also perfect if you need extra turkey for a very large celebration.
🌲 SNACKS 🌲
Holidays means guests and guests means lots of food. If you are looking for treats to help take you from one holiday meal to the next, look no further than your Crockpot!
Hot Dog Pull Apart
A slow cooker hot dog pull-apart is a fun and easy crockpot creation that will be the life of the party anywhere you take it. It is the perfect appetizer or snack for game day.
Hot Honey Wings
Delicious sweet and spicy chicken wings that are tender, warm, and amazing! Perfect for game day at home or to share at holiday gatherings.
Garlic Parmesan Wings
An easy and delicious wing treat! Tender, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone wings that will disappear as fast as you can make them!
Soft Pretzel Dip
This dip is cheesy heaven. It is creamy, tangy, and easy to make. The perfect addition to any gathering.
Walking Tacos
Lean ground beef is slow cooked to perfection in savory taco seasonings. This flavorful beef is served in individual bags of chips for a plate-free meal. Perfect for holiday pot-lucks!
🌲 DESSERTS 🌲
Eggnog Bread Pudding
Eggnog Bread Pudding is the most delicious way to indulge in the flavors of the holiday season. A classic dessert that is the perfect addition to any labor-intensive holiday meal.
Chocolate Fudge
This slow cooker easy chocolate fudge recipe is just perfect! Creamy, rich, and delicious.- everything a great chocolate fudge should be!
Apple Pie Filling
Turn fresh apples into the most amazing treat using your slow cooker! This simple recipe is the perfect, fuss-free way to make this sweet, gooey, incredible treat. Crust optional!
Indoor S'mores
What could be better?!?! This any-time-of-year treat has all the gooey, sweet, rich chocolaty flavor you love about traditional s'mores. Who cares if the weather outside is frightful?
Peanut Butter Fudge
Slow cooker peanut butter fudge is a sweet, creamy, nutty creation that all peanut butter lovers will find downright addicting. This easy and delicious treat will make you the most popular person in the room - every time you make it!
Pecan Pie
This easy crockpot version of everyone's favorite pecan pie is a real crowd pleaser! Gooey, sweet and nut filled, this treat will not disappoint!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Spoon Brownies
This warm gooey creation is filled with fudgy brownie and lots of peanut butter. It just doesn't get much better than this! Top with ice cream for a heavenly treat!
Chocolate Strawberry Brownie Bliss
The name says it all! This dish is bliss. The strawberries add a burst of sweetness while the chocolate brings a rich, satisfying flavor to the mix. Great served warm right out of the slow cooker!
Caramel Sticky Bun Casserole
You will LOVE this gooey, decadent, outrageous treat. Pre-made cinnamon roll dough drenched in gooey sticky bun sauce make this dish the ultimate WOW!
🌲 LEFTOVER IDEAS 🌲
Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup
You have made a wonderful turkey breast in your slow cooker. Now you have a little meat and a pile of bones left over. What should you do? Make a whole different meal of it by turning it into soup!
Leftover Turkey Chili
Wondering what you are going to do with all of that leftover chili?? This leftover turkey chili is a delicious way to reimagine cooked turkey into a hearty and flavorful meal.
Buffalo Turkey Dip
Buffalo turkey dip made in a slow cooker has all of the tangy, gooey goodness of regular buffalo dip with the added yum of turkey. This dish makes a perfect appetizer or holiday gathering treat!
Turkey Salad
This easy turkey salad recipe is a delicious way to guarantee all leftover slow cooker turkey gets gobbled up. It has tons of amazing flavor and is simple to make.
🌲 HOMEMADE GIFTS 🌲
Slow Cooker Holiday Gifts
There is nothing more thoughtful or appreciated than a homemade gift. Gifts made in your slow cooker have the added advantage of being amazingly simple. The perfect and economical way to show people you are thinking of them.
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