17 Thanksgiving vegetable sides crockpot

Slow cookers are the secret to a stress-free Thanksgiving.

These 17 Thanksgiving vegetable sides are hearty, flavorful, and can be made right in your crockpot — keeping your oven free and your hands relaxed.

Each recipe includes easy-to-follow ingredients and practical instructions your readers will love.

1. Crockpot Creamed Corn

Sweet corn slow-cooked with cream and butter makes this side dish rich and velvety, perfect beside turkey or ham.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups frozen corn

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup butter, cubed

• 4 oz cream cheese

• 2 tbsp sugar

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to the crockpot.

2. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, stirring halfway.

3. Before serving, stir well to blend the creamy texture.

2. Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

A Thanksgiving staple with a slow-cooker twist — creamy, crunchy, and comforting.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups green beans (fresh or frozen)

• 1 can cream of mushroom soup

• ½ cup milk

• 1½ cups fried onions

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix soup, milk, cheese, and seasoning in the crockpot.

2. Add green beans and half of the fried onions.

3. Cook on low for 5 hours.

4. Top with remaining onions before serving for crunch.

3. Crockpot Glazed Carrots

Tender carrots coated in a sweet buttery glaze that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs baby carrots

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 3 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp honey

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Add carrots, sugar, butter, and honey to the crockpot.

2. Stir to coat evenly.

3. Cook on low for 4–5 hours, until tender.

4. Stir before serving for a glossy finish.

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4. Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes made hands-free and served straight from the pot.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs peeled russet potatoes, cubed

• 1 cup chicken broth

• ½ cup butter

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup milk

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Add potatoes and broth to the crockpot.

2. Cook on high for 3–4 hours until soft.

3. Mash directly in the crockpot, then mix in butter, sour cream, and milk.

5. Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole

Creamy, sweet, and topped with crunchy pecans — the classic Thanksgiving favorite.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup melted butter

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ cup chopped pecans

• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Mix potatoes, sugar, butter, and cinnamon in the crockpot.

2. Top with pecans and marshmallows.

3. Cook on low for 2–3 hours, uncovered at the end for the topping to melt.

6. Crockpot Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Savory and smoky Brussels sprouts with bacon and maple syrup.

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs Brussels sprouts, halved

• 4 bacon slices, cooked and chopped

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 2 tbsp butter

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in the crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 4 hours, stirring once or twice.

3. Serve warm with extra bacon on top.

7. Crockpot Garlic Butter Green Beans

Simple, flavorful green beans slow-cooked in garlic butter perfection.

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs green beans

• 3 tbsp butter

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions:

1. Add green beans and butter to the crockpot.

2. Sprinkle garlic, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook on low for 4 hours, then toss before serving.

8. Crockpot Creamed Spinach

A rich and cheesy spinach side that’s easy and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients:

• 16 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained

• ½ cup cream cheese

• ¼ cup butter

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to the crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 3 hours.

3. Stir before serving to blend creamy sauce.

9. Crockpot Candied Yams

A holiday classic — sweet, sticky, and spiced to perfection.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups sliced yams

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup butter

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Layer yams and sprinkle sugar and spices between layers.

2. Top with butter.

3. Cook on low for 5 hours until syrupy and tender.

10. Crockpot Vegetable Medley

Colorful veggies slow-cooked for a bright and healthy side dish.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups carrots

• 2 cups green beans

• 2 cups diced potatoes

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to the crockpot and toss.

2. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

3. Stir gently before serving.

11. Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Creamy, cheesy, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chopped broccoli

• 1 can cream of mushroom soup

• 1 cup cheddar cheese

• ½ cup sour cream

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in the crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 4–5 hours.

3. Sprinkle extra cheese before serving.

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12. Crockpot Buttered Corn

Sweet, buttery corn that’s simple but satisfying.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups frozen corn

• ¼ cup butter

• 1 tbsp sugar

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to the crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

3. Serve warm with extra butter.

13. Crockpot Roasted Root Vegetables

Tender and earthy vegetables with herbs and olive oil.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups carrots

• 2 cups parsnips

• 2 cups potatoes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Toss vegetables with oil and seasoning.

2. Add to crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours.

3. Stir gently before serving.

14. Crockpot Garlic Mushrooms

Rich, buttery mushrooms with a garlic aroma that fills the kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb mushrooms

• 3 tbsp butter

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in the crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 4 hours.

3. Stir before serving for even flavor.

15. Crockpot Cabbage and Onions

Tender cabbage with sweet onions — a simple yet comforting side.

Ingredients:

• 1 small cabbage, chopped

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 tbsp butter

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Place cabbage and onions in the crockpot.

2. Add butter, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook on low for 5 hours, stirring halfway.

16. Crockpot Balsamic Glazed Beets

Deeply flavorful beets coated in sweet balsamic reduction.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium beets, peeled and sliced

• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in the crockpot.

2. Cook on low for 5–6 hours.

3. Stir before serving for glossy coating.

17. Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes

Soft, cheesy, and creamy — an irresistible slow-cooked classic.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Layer potatoes, cheese, and seasoning in the crockpot.

2. Pour cream over top and add butter.

3. Cook on low for 6 hours until tender and bubbling.