20 reliable slow cooker side recipes for busy nights

Slow cooker sides make getting dinner on the table so much easier. These recipes let you prep ahead and free up valuable oven space while everything cooks low and slow. From comforting classics to lighter veggie dishes, slow cooker sides are perfect for busy weeknights, holidays, and feeding a crowd. Just set it, forget it, and enjoy stress-free cooking with delicious results.

Slow Cooker Apple Pie Baked Beans

If you want an unusual side dish that is sweet, savory, salty, and spicy all in one, try these super-easy slow cooker apple pie baked beans.
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Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Creamed Corn

This super-simple slow cooker jalapeno popper creamed corn is rich-flavored, creamy and a little spicy. It makes a great side dish or a dip.
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Slow Cooker Polenta

This delicious and creamy slow cooker polenta is really easy to make in your crockpot. It’s a tasty side dish to pair with meat or chicken.
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Bacon Potatoes

Make these slow cooker cheesy ranch bacon potatoes and your taste buds will be in heaven. It’s a rich-flavored, satisfying and cozy side dish.
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Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Carrots

Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Carrots are the perfect way to elevate your side dish game with a touch of sweetness and rich flavor.
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Slow Cooker Baked Beans

These Slow Cooker Baked Beans are pretty simple to make, and become the perfect side dish for your summer meal or bbq!
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Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Smokies

These Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Smokies are the perfect appetizer that everyone is going to love! They are super addicting!
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Roasted Vegetables

These delicious easy roasted vegetables are a great side dish and also for meal prep! I love making a big batch at the beginning of the week and eating them for lunch. Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Red Onion, Zucchini and Carrots drizzled in balsamic, seasoned and roasted to perfection in the oven!
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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Cooked low and slow and the perfect side dish to any meal these Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are a staple recipe that you should always have on hand for any occasion!
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Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole

Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole is an easy dish that takes minimal prep work! It’s the perfect balance of sweet & savory and creamy & crunchy (with pecans)!
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Crockpot Chicken Fried Rice

Wonderfully flavorful, this Crockpot chicken fried rice is a breeze to make and is great to serve as a side or main.
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Cranberry Apple Slow Cooker Carrots

Cranberry Apple Slow Cooker Carrots are an easy and unique side dish perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or Christmas.
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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn With Green Chiles

This Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is not only an amazing side dish but also incredibly easy to make. The perfect addition to your holiday meals!
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Crock Pot Stuffing

Crock Pot Stuffing is a classic stuffing recipe from scratch. This make ahead side dish is perfect to serve along side turkey dinner!
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Slow Cooker Velveeta Broccoli Rice Casserole

This Slow Cooker Velveeta Broccoli Rice Casserole is our go-to holiday side dish. Using a Crockpot is such an easy way to make this.
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Perfect Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Roast Potatoes

Make these slow cooker roast potatoes for a super simple and low-effort side dish that’s packed with hearty, savory flavor!
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Vegetable Rice

This easy one pan Vegetable Rice Recipe is the best side dish with rice and a bag of frozen veggies! Cooked on the stovetop in just 20 minutes.
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Crockpot Potatoes

Crockpot Potatoes are our favorite easy side dish recipe! Make them Garlic Ranch or Taco seasoned and enjoy them with any meal!
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Slow Cooker Green Beans With Bacon

Crock Pot bacon green beans are a quick and easy slow-cooked side dish, perfect for any holiday gathering.
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Parmesan Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

Parmesan Crock Pot sweet potatoes are an easy and quick side dish for weeknights or holidays, bursting with garlic and parmesan flavor.
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