Enjoy a stress-free holiday season with these best Christmas crockpot recipes. You will find everything from slow cooker appetizers, main dishes, sides, desserts, and festive drinks that would be perfect to add to your holiday meal.
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The holidays are filled with to-do lists, from shopping to decorating, wrapping gifts, cooking, and cleaning. There never seems to be enough time to slow down and enjoy all the fun holiday traditions, like drinking cocoa while watching our favorite Christmas movies.
I don’t know about you, but the last thing I want to do during the holidays is spend the entire day in the kitchen cooking while everyone else is laughing and having fun in the next room. Which is why the crockpot has been such a time saver, especially when preparing Christmas dinner.
Over the years, I have used the slow cooker for our holiday ham, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and holiday fudge with great success. So, because of this, I thought I would share some of the best Christmas crockpot recipes to help make your holiday season stress-free.
Why You Will Love These Christmas Crockpot Recipes
- Easy no-fuss recipes, just add your ingredients to your slow cooker, set it, and forget it for a delicious, ready when you need it holiday meal.
- Saves time, because you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying all the fun holiday festivities with family and friends.
- Perfect for feeding a crowd, as crockpots are ideal for making large batches of appetizers, main dishes, and sides.
- Keeps your food warm, so you do not have to reheat anything, making it perfect for large gatherings.
- Saves oven space, so you can have more options at your holiday dinner or room for your holiday cookies and desserts.
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38 Best Christmas Crockpot Recipes
Let your slow cooker do all the work this Christmas with these simple dump-and-go crockpot ideas that everyone will love. Find festive appetizers, main dishes, savory sides, and delicious holiday desserts and drinks that are perfect for feeding a crowd or a cozy holiday dinner with the family.
Appetizers
1
The Fresh Cooky
Easy 3-Ingredient Cranberry Meatballs (Crockpot)
All you need are 3 ingredients to make these Cranberry Meatballs, and you will love them! Your family and guests will appreciate the sweet, tangy flavors of these Christmas meatballs.
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2
In the Kitch
Red Wine & Cheese Dip (for Mini Slow Cooker)
Put your mini slow cooker or food warmer to use with this delicious, red wine and cheese party dip that combines red wine with cheddar!
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3
I Heart Naptime
Creamy Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Try this slow cooker spinach artichoke dip for the holidays! Creamy, cheesy, and always a crowd-pleaser, it stays warm in the crockpot for hours.
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4
xoxoBella
Slow Cooker BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs
Make juicy slow cooker BBQ grape jelly meatballs with just 3 basic ingredients. Easy, tasty, and perfect for your holiday gathering.
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Main Course
5
Maria's Mixing Bowl
Crockpot Cranberry Turkey Breast
This crockpot cranberry turkey breast is easy to make and loaded with sweet cranberry and citrus flavors.
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6
The Feathered Nester
Dr. Pepper Ham (Crockpot Recipe)
This Dr. Pepper ham crock pot recipe is the easiest way to make a juicy and delicious holiday ham! It's perfect for your Christmas dinner.
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7
Kitchen Divas
Crock Pot Turkey Breast
This easy Crockpot turkey breast recipe is perfect for those winter nights and holiday dinners when you want to keep it simple and effortless, but still yummy!
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8
The Forked Spoon
Slow Cooker Ham with Marmalade Glaze
This slow cooker ham turns a pre-cooked spiral cut ham into something special with a brown sugar and apricot marmalade glaze.
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9
Our Love Language is Food
Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna (4 Ingredients)
This easy crockpot ravioli lasagna brings all the comfort of traditional lasagna to your table with just four simple ingredients and about 10 minutes of hands-on time!
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10
I Heart Eating
Crock Pot Lasagna
Crockpot Lasagna is an easy slow cooker dinner made with Italian sausage, cheesy filling, and rich sauce.
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11
The Wholesome Spoon
Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo couldn’t be easier! It’s creamy, garlicky, and even better - it’s a dump-and-go recipe!
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12
TropRockin
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken
This slow cooker cranberry chicken is an easy dump and go recipe featuring tender chicken breasts in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce made with cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, and Catalina dressing—perfect for festive holiday gatherings.
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13
Dana's Table
Chicken Marbella
Chicken Marbella is a delicious chicken recipe with olives and dried fruit. It’s flavorful, tangy, and slightly sweet. Slow cooker or oven!
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Side Dishes
14
Mommy Evolution
Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffing
Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffing is a delicious way to prepare a classic Thanksgiving side dish with ease! This recipe combines the traditional flavors of sausage, onion, and celery with the warmth and convenience of a slow cooker.
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15
Recipes From a Pantry
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes is the ultimate easy comfort food. Making this delicious cheesy potato side dish in your slow cooker is incredibly easy – just dump, set, and forget!
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16
Baking Beauty
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
This slow cooker sweet potato casserole has delicious creamy sweet potatoes topped with candied nuts and gooey marshmallows.
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17
Tessie's Table
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
This Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce is a simple but delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with holiday dinners or any meal that needs a pop of sweet-tart flavor.
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18
Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Apples
You’ll love this easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash side dish recipe! The combination of squash, cranberries, apples, and spices makes for a delicious holiday dish.
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19
Cheerful Cook
Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Crockpot Mac and Cheese gives you a simple way to make a rich, cheesy side with almost no effort and plenty of comfort for special holiday dinners.
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20
Living Chirpy
Crockpot Potato Soup
Crockpot Potato Soup is a delicious, hearty, warm dish that’s very easy to make and is full of flavor! This has all the ingredients that make a baked potato so appetizing, like bacon, cheese, green onions, and more.
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Desserts/Snacks
21
The Slow Roasted Italian
Crockpot Turtle Candy
Chocolate, caramel, and pecans come together in Crockpot Turtle Candy for pure holiday bliss.
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22
My Rad Kitchen
Crockpot Candy Recipe
This Crockpot Candy Recipe makes rich, chocolatey clusters with peanuts, M&M’s, and sprinkles—easy homemade candy with big flavor.
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23
A Cedar Spoon
Crock Pot Applesauce
Once you make Crock Pot Applesauce, you will be making it time and time again. This is a favorite in my house, and I love that I control all of the ingredients that go in it. When you go apple picking, make a big batch of this to store in your fridge!
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24
The Air Frying Diva
Crockpot Chex Mix Recipe
Made with cereal, pretzels, and nuts, this savory and crunchy snack is perfect for sharing with others or for enjoying on your own.
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Drinks
25
On My Kid's Plate
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Rich, creamy slow cooker hot chocolate is the ultimate treat. Perfect for serving a crowd for a holiday, party, or just a cold, snowy day! This deliciously decadent hot chocolate recipe gets people talking at any party because it is SO good!
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26
Mommy Rose
Spiced Apple Cider Slow Cooker Recipe
This easy slow-cooker recipe for spiced apple cider fills your home with the warming aromas of cinnamon, cloves, and fresh apples as it simmers gently to create a flavorful, hassle-free holiday drink.
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27
Mama Likes to Cook
Holiday Crock Pot Tea Recipe Simmered with Fruit
Holiday Crock Pot tea tastes amazing, when you simmer black tea, cranberries, raspberries, and citrus fruit in your slow cooker.
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28
Hungry Whisk
Cozy Slow Cooker Mulled Wine
Warm up your holidays with this easy slow cooker mulled wine recipe! Featuring cranberries, orange, and rosemary, this cozy festive drink is perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and winter gatherings. Make-ahead, spiced, and full of flavor!
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More Easy Crockpot Recipes for Christmas
- Crockpot Little Smokies- Little Sunny Kitchen
- Slow Cooker Prime Rib-Eating on a Dime
- Crockpot Sweet Potatoes- Well Plated
- Crockpot Mashed Potatoes– Amanda’s Cookin’
- Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots– Dinner at the Zoo
- Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole– The Magical Slow Cooker
- Crockpot Corn Casserole– The Country Cook
- Crockpot Avalanche Cookies– Crayons + Cravings
- Slow Cooker Gingerbread Pudding Cake– Recipe Rebel
- Slow Cooker Lava Cake– Culinary Hill
Looking for more Christmas ideas? Find the best Christmas dinner ideas that are sure to impress your guests, as well as delicious Christmas side dishes and salads. And we can’t forget about the desserts! Enjoy simple no-bake Christmas treats, cookies, and festive dessert recipes.
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