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Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes

Oct 5, 2026 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

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These slow cooker holiday recipes make it easy to prepare a delicious holiday meal without spending all day in the kitchen. From slow cooker ham and crockpot turkey breasts to comforting side dishes and cranberry sauce, these recipes are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holiday gatherings.

Let your slow cooker do the work while you focus on spending time with your family and friends. Whether you’re looking for easy holiday sides or a hands-off main dish, you’ll find plenty of simple recipes to add to your holiday menu that will free up your stove top and oven space!

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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
This easy slow cooker turkey breast is perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering or if you want to serve an assortment of mains. Seasoned with herb butter and slow-cooked until tender, it's served with homemade gravy made from the flavorful drippings.
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Slow Cooker Ham
This easy slow cooker ham is glazed with honey, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard for a sweet and tangy holiday main dish. Made with a bone-in spiral ham, it's so tender, juicy, and flavorful! Everyone will want seconds.
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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
This slow cooker whole chicken is seasoned with herbs, garlic, and lemon, then cooked with carrots and potatoes until tender and juicy. Use the drippings to make a flavorful gravy. Perfect for a hands-off holiday meal!
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
This 5 ingredient slow cooker cranberry sauce is made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon for a sweet and tangy holiday side dish. It's perfect for making ahead of Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, freeing up stovetop space for other dishes.
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
These sweet, savory, and tangy slow cooker cranberry meatballs are the perfect dump-and-go appetizer that everyone will love.
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes
Thanks to the crockpot, you get perfect creamy, sweet potatoes every time with only a few minutes of prep work. It's a hands-off, foolproof method that you'll love. Perfect for making a party's worth ahead of time for the holidays.
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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
This slow cooker mashed potatoes with garlic and sour cream recipe comes together so easily as there's no boiling and no draining!
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A mug of crockpot hot chocolate with whipped cream, marshmallows, and chocolate chips.
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
End off your holiday evening with a creamy, rich, and decadent glass of mug chocolate! Thanks to the slow cooker, you can make enough to serve a crowd in a few simple steps.
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Slow Cooker Bone Broth
While this is not a side dish for the holidays, I recommend holding onto your turkey or chicken carcass to make bone broth for later! It's SO easy.
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