34 Slow-Cooker Christmas Recipes for the Busy Holiday Season
Not only is this festive homemade condiment the perfect addition to your Christmas breakfast spread, but it also makes an adorable gift for friends and neighbors. Make this spread ahead of time and save it for all your holiday dinner parties and events.
Peppered beef soup is the ideal recipe to make ahead. Freeze up to three months before your Christmas occasion for an already-prepared meal. Pair this soup with toasted bread bowls for a delightfully warm meal.
With only 15 minutes of hands-on time, you'll instantly be out of the kitchen and visiting with friends and family. Jalapeno chile, green bell peppers, cayenne pepper, Creole mustard, and other ingredients combine to create this flavorful dip.
Nothing says Christmas like a casserole. And green bean casserole has never been easier than with this dump-it-and-forget-it method. Alfredo sauce and Parmesan cheese melt into this creamy, savory side dish.
Are you hosting holiday guests overnight this year? Or perhaps your guest might arrive just as the sun is coming up. Serve them an early morning treat. This cinnamon roll casserole is a foolproof crowd-pleaser. Toss your ingredients into the slow-cooker and give yourself the time to enjoy a cup of coffee before the day's remaining chaos ensues.
Stout beer and dark roast coffee come together in this holiday recipe to create a deliciously tender pot roast with a rich gravy topping. There is some prep work required to set up this dish, so plan to make it on a day when your mornings are free and activity picks up later in the evening. Smells from the fresh herbs and marinated mixture will fill your home during slow-roasting cook time.
Serve this creamy starter recipe with any bread you have on hand at your Christmas dinner. It's the perfect addition to a festive meal. Use it as a stand-alone dip or as a topping for a meal as in this recipe.
Let the slow-cooker prepare an incredibly tender brisket for your next holiday taco party. Add fresh spices and herbs to simmer on this slow-cooker brisket. Cooking is complete if you can shred the meat with two forks.
Searching for a quick and easy holiday appetizer? Frozen meatballs and bottled barbecue sauce are the shining stars of this potluck-style recipe. It only takes five ingredients to whip up this dish.
This hearty and comforting sweet potato-black bean chili is an excellent choice for a chilly winter night. This simple dish does not require many ingredients, and cooking is as easy as mixing everything in the slow-cooker. Add spices and flavorings to your taste.
Rich potato soup is a fan favorite for the holiday season. Complete this slow-cooker dish by adding fresh corn and sautéed shrimp. You'll want to make this recipe again and again.
There's nothing quite like a timeless artichoke and crabmeat dip to kick off a Christmas party. This mouthwatering recipe includes a touch of hot sauce for extra fiery flavor. Eight ingredients in a slow-cooker for an easy crab dip? Yes, please.
Top this mouthwatering pasta dish off with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a simply outstanding Christmas dinner recipe. Enjoy a hearty dish in 30 minutes.
Garlic lovers, rejoice! This lemony chicken dinner is complete with slow-cooked potatoes and an abundance of garlic. It's a flavorful recipe fit for a crowd.
These tasty whiskey short ribs deserve a spot on your holiday dining table. These short ribs, made with ginger and sweet tea, have a spectacular flavor.
Throw a fiesta this holiday season with slow-cooker pork tacos and fresh tomato salsa. Add herbs after removing them from the slow-cooker to help preserve their flavors. This dish is sure to be a hit.
Sweet corn and spicy jalape?os come together in this crowd-pleasing dip to create an appetizer worthy of all your holiday parties. Top this already flavorful dip with crumbly bacon once ready for an extra crunch. Serve with corn chips.
Meatball sliders are a go-to recipe you should always have on hand to feed a crowd. When hearty meals like pot roast and baked chicken sound too heavy, whip out this kid-friendly cuisine to start the holiday party.
Every Southerner knows the beauty of pimiento cheese, and this tasty dip takes the classic cuisine up a notch. Adding Worcestershire sauce and crumbled bacon will make this dip a new holiday favorite. You can even leave this dip in the slow-cooker when presenting to guests as a way to keep it warm.
With Christmas comes chilly weather, and there's nothing cozier than a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup when the temperature drops. This soup is great to have on hand because a bowl of soup can warm guests from their long travels, accompany your prepared dinner, or be a soothing remedy for winter colds.
Get your greens the easiest way possible this holiday season with this recipe. Ham hock, a part of the pig, will add a salty flavor to the collard greens. Start the slow-cooker in the morning and allow your side dish to simmer all day for maximum flavor.
This old-school appetizer is always the first thing to disappear at a Christmas party. It's a classic for a reason, which is because it's delicious. Buy some frozen meatballs and add mixture ingredients, probably already in your refrigerator, to the slow-cooker to create this fan-favorite appetizer.
Instead of stirring at the stovetop, make this favorite holiday side dish in the slow-cooker. This recipe makes quite a large serving, but you can always double it if you want to freeze some for later. Mix ingredients and let the cheesy goodness cook all day.
Green beans and bacon are a perfect pair in this side dish recipe. Add chicken broth, green beans, onion, and bacon. This recipe couldn't be more straightforward and will free up your oven for more time-sensitive entrees.
Bring the festive flavor of cranberries to your holiday table with a sweet treat from the slow-cooker. Upside-down cakes might seem intimidating, but this recipe will make them more straightforward than you ever expected. As one of the traditional holiday foods, the cranberries in this dessert will instantly make things more festive.
When you're unsure what to serve for guests during a holiday visit or need a recipe for an ordinary Tuesday night, you can always rely on a pot roast. Winter months call for more comfort food, which pot roast delivers. Place this meal in the slow-cooker on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy watching your favorite football team play rather than watching over things in the kitchen.
This layered breakfast casserole is a beautiful centerpiece for your Christmas brunch. Hosting a large breakfast party always comes with challenges because many foods require too much attention to serve guests properly—flipping pancakes or omelets won't work for the holidays. Try a breakfast casserole created with all your favorite breakfast staples.
Our version of this traditional comfort food recipe starts with tender lamb from the slow-cooker. Beginning this recipe with a slow-cooker allows you more time to prepare the final entree later—Cook lamb on low under its tender.
The best part about this sauce (aside from being incredibly delicious) is you can make it well in advance to help during the holiday hustle and bustle. This hearty meat sauce feeds many people, so it's perfect for an evening when you don't know who will stop by for a visit. Plus, when frozen in an airtight container, it can stay for up to three months.
Take a break from microwaveable mixes and treat yourself to something rich. The batch makes enough for the whole family and will make your kitchen smell wonderful. It's ultra-creamy and great served with crushed peppermint or marshmallows.
When the kids wake up on Christmas morning, they'll be almost as excited about this deliciously sweet breakfast as they are for presents from Santa. Cinnamon and nutmeg in a slow-cooker is an irresistible combination. Enjoy a fresh toast-style breakfast without the hassle.
Lasagna is one of our favorites for Christmas Eve dinner, but it's also a great option to have in the freezer for busy winter nights. A slow-cooker might not be your first thought when deciding to cook lasagna, but it works well when using the right ingredients. The added sausage and vegetables make this an excellent one-dish meal.
Finish your holiday meal with an easy, decadent dessert straight from the slow cooker. For a rich recipe, use a pre-packaged white cake and add unsweetened cocoa, ground cinnamon, and hot brewed coffee. Make sure to let the cake sit once it's finished baking in the slow-cooker before serving.
Last-minute holiday dinner guests? No one will realize this elegant dinner came from the slow cooker. Cook on low under the lamb is tender.
Slow-Cooker Cranberry-Pear Butter
Not only is this festive homemade condiment the perfect addition to your Christmas breakfast spread, but it also makes an adorable gift for friends and neighbors. Make this spread ahead of time and save it for all your holiday dinner parties and events.
It's no secret that Southerners cherish the holiday season. We embellish our homes with Christmas lights, break out our best passed-down recipes, and spend time with family and friends who travel from near and far to spend quality time with loved ones.
Even if Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, it's also one of the busiest as we book our calendars with events. Our schedules fill up months in advance with holiday parties, church potlucks, and community service projects, but the list goes on and on. How can we keep up with our ever-growing agendas and find the time to prepare praiseworthy meals for guests? The answer is easy: break out the slow-cooker.
That's right! Slow-cooker Christmas recipes are going to be your holiday superheroes. Whether you're looking for a hearty beef soup, flavorful casserole, or indulgent breakfast treat, there's something here for everyone. Give these Christmas crockpot meals a try next time you're in a pinch for time.
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