It’s the most wonderful time of the year… And the busiest! Save yourself some time this year by adding Crock Pot meals to your holiday plans.

Turn your favorite Christmas recipe into a hands off recipe with these slow cooker recipes.

a plate of ham dinner

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Table of Contents
  1. Slow Cooker Main Dishes
  2. Slow Cooker Side Dishes
  3. Slow Cooker Appetizers
  4. A Few More Christmas Crockpot Recipes
  5. Want more inspiration?

Slow Cooker Main Dishes

Spend Christmas day with your family instead of worrying in the kitchen with these easy slow cooker main dishes.

tender Crock Pot Ham on a plate

Crockpot Ham

Sweet, savory, and beautifully glazed, this Crockpot Ham is the easiest way to serve a holiday favorite.

turkey breast on a plate with garnish for Crockpot Turkey Breast

Crockpot Turkey Breast

Juicy, flavorful turkey breast cooks up perfectly in the Crock Pot with no basting (or babysitting!) required.

plate of Crock Pot Pork Roast with gravy and carrots

Crockpot Pork Roast

This cozy pork roast simmers all day in a savory gravy until it’s fork-tender and ready to serve with your favorite holiday sides.

plated Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Comfort food meets easy holiday dinner with tender chicken, stuffing, and gravy all cooked together in one Crock Pot.

slow cooker short ribs on mashed potatoes

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Short ribs braise low and slow until they are melt-in-your-mouth tender and served with a savory, rich gravy.

Slow Cooker Side Dishes

Free up oven space by prepping these holiday side dishes in your Crock Pot!

crockpot stuffing

Crockpot Stuffing

A classic stuffing recipe made easy by prepping ahead and throwing in the Crock Pot.

Crockpot sweet potato casserole in a crockpot with a wooden spoon

Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole

Creamy sweet potatoes are topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan topping for an easy holiday favorite made in the slow cooker.

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole on a spoon

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

All the classic creamy flavor of green bean casserole cooked hands-off in the Crock Pot.

Cooked Creamy Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Crockpot Mac and Cheese

This ultra-creamy mac and cheese cooks right in the slow cooker for a cheesy side dish everyone loves.

No Boil Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes in the pot

Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

No-boil Crock Pot mashed potatoes come out ready to serve straight from the slow cooker.

a spoon serving a crockpot of scalloped potatoes

Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes

Layers of tender potatoes in a creamy, cheesy sauce bake up perfectly in the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Appetizers

adding cheese to Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Crockpot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Warm, cheesy spinach and artichoke dip simmers in the slow cooker until bubbly and perfect for dipping.

Grape jelly meatballs in a crockpot garnished with parsley

Grape Jelly Meatballs

Just a few ingredients turn frozen meatballs into a sweet and tangy party favorite right in the Crock Pot.

Crock-Pot little smokies in a white crock pot

Crockpot Little Smokies

Little smokies cook in a simple savory-sweet sauce for an easy, crowd-pleasing holiday nibble.

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip in a bowl with a chip

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Shredded chicken, cream cheese, and buffalo sauce melt together into a zesty, cheesy dip in the slow cooker.

Crock Pot Chicken Wings on a plate

Crockpot Chicken Wings

Crockpot chicken wings cook until tender, then get sauced and (optionally) broiled for an easy, finger-licking appetizer.

A Few More Christmas Crockpot Recipes

Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole on a couple plates

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

Hashbrowns, eggs, cheese, and sausage bake up overnight in the slow cooker for a hearty “set it and forget it” holiday breakfast.

a close up of monkey bread

Crockpot Monkey Bread

This gooey, caramelized monkey bread is sure to be a hit Christmas morning.

a plate of slow cooker breakfast casserole

Tex Mex Slow Cooker Breakfast

This Tex Mex-inspired Crock Pot breakfast is loaded with eggs, cheese, potatoes, and zesty flavor for a fun twist on brunch.

Homemade hot chocolate in clear mugs with whipped cream and marshmallows

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Throw a batch of this homemade hot chocolate in the slow cooker to sip on throughout your holiday parties.

Want more inspiration?

Check out all my Christmas recipes here!

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Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. She is also the author of โ€œEveryday Comfort,โ€ which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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