Tired of worrying about big holiday meals when you should be relaxing with family?
Take a break with these festive Crockpot Christmas recipes.
The Crockpot
is the perfect kitchen workhorse to release the heavy burden of the holidays
.
Whether it’s a Christmas ham or a salty side, you can use the Crockpot to make all your favorite foods that capture the spirit of Christmas
.
In addition, it will help you avoid Christmas exhaustion.
From candy to a holiday party, there’s a Crockpot Christmas recipe on this list to suit all your needs.
1. Easy Christmas Candies from Crockpot
Making Christmas candy from scratch can be stressful
.
Luckily, this four-ingredient chocolate recipe makes it easy
.
All you’ll need is some almond rind, sweet chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, peanuts, and a couple of hours in a slow cooker
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Some red and green sparks on top are also a nice touch
.
2. Slow cooker Christmas Filling
Do you still use boxed filling because it’s easy? It’s time to remove that box and try the slow cooker filling instead.
This recipe is as simple as boxed things and tastes great.
Plus, the ingredients are versatile so you can make it gluten-free and dairy-free for everyone to enjoy.
Gluten-free or not, just be sure to stick with onion, celery, sage, and thyme.
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3. Paula Deen’s Crockpot Potato Soup Whenever
I
need some comforting Christmas food, I turn to this creamy soup
.
This potato soup is super thick, which is how I like it. If you like yours thinner, you can add a little more broth.
I like to throw a pot early in the morning. Then, when hunger strikes, everyone can help themselves throughout the day.
It doesn’t get any easier than that!
4. Slow cooker Christmas chicken in orange, cinnamon and salted milk
With this recipe, preparing a fancy Christmas dinner doesn’t have to be a big deal
.
You will take a whole chicken and seal it in butter until you get a beautiful crispy layer
.
Add some cinnamon and garlic to season, then transfer it to the slow cooker.
From there, top the chicken with milk and orange zest. Chicken will take about 4 hours to cook, so be sure to plan accordingly.
5. Slow Cooker Holiday Ham
Ham is the quintessential Christmas dish, but it can require a lot of work. Or I thought I did until I stumbled upon this great recipe.
This Christmas ham is perfectly marked, so it is tender and juicy every time.
This is a blessing considering how much effort you can spend on a Christmas ham just to have it dry.
And I didn’t even mention the orange jam glaze! This tasty frosting seals the deal.
6. Slow cooking Christmas green beans
Of course, a Christmas ham needs a side dish. And I can’t think of a better accompaniment than these green beans.
While some green bean dishes can be tasteless and mediocre, this one is full of flavor.
Slowly cook these beans until tender with salted bacon, earthy mushrooms, and bacon drops. That’s how you do it at Christmas!
7. Trisha Yearwood Crockpot Mac and Cheese
There are many reasons to celebrate the holiday season. One of my favorites is all the delicious comfort food, including this macaroon and cheese.
This cheese dish is excellent for Christmas meals or even as a Christmas accompaniment.
But I’d be lying if I didn’t say I eat it for dinner all of December. It’s too delicious to resist!
8. Slow cooker mashed
potatoes
Mashed potatoes are another classic Christmas dish that everyone loves. One of my favorite ways to do this is with this recipe.
The Crockpot gives the potatoes plenty of time to absorb all the buttery cheese goodness. This means that they are always rich and fluffy.
Speaking of rich, this recipe uses cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan and butter. It may not exactly be skinny friendly, but it’s the season!
9. Warm Crockpot Christmas Punch
This Christmas punch always makes the season a little more cheerful. It’s full of warm Christmas spices and fruity flavors that kids and adults can enjoy.
Apple juice, pineapple juice and cranberry juice are the main base. But I think pear or pomegranate juice will also work.
This will take about 3 hours. So I recommend preparing ahead of time so you’re ready when guests arrive.
10. Burgundy slow cooker
Looking for a special Christmas dish to serve your family? Then look no further than this tasty recipe.
This elegant dish is full of joy!
The sirloin and thick bacon are slowly cooked in a robust broth of Burgundy wine and meat.
There are also a handful of chopped vegetables and dried herbs to spice it up.
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. Crockpot Hot Chocolate
No matter which member of my family is hosting, you can bet there’s always some hot chocolate in the Crockpot
.
I like to keep a bowl of marshmallows, cinnamon spices, and mini candy sticks on the side. That way, everyone can make their own cup.
It’s hard to be a grinch with a hot, rich cup of this hot chocolate
.
12. Crockpot Sweet Potatoes
Need to cook sweet potatoes, but there is no space in the oven? Make them on the Crockpot instead.
The Crockpot turns sweet potatoes into a tender perfection for the fork. This will take around 3 to 6 hours, depending on whether you use the low or high setting.
Just be sure to pierce each potato with a fork so that they cook completely in the center
.
13. Clay pot split pea soup
The
holiday season is a busy time with all the hustle and bustle of shopping, meetings and events
.
That’s why I prepare a batch of split pea soup to have on hand
.
The ham makes this soup a little more filling, while the creamy peas are super comforting
.
The best part is that all you have to do is pour your ingredients into the Crockpot and let them cook.
So, you can give it an ice bath and put it in the freezer.
14. Clay pot dumplings with grape jelly sauce
Appetizer or main course, these succulent meatballs are my Christmas jam!
This recipe uses store-bought dumplings to keep it easy. It also uses chili sauce and grape jelly.
This may sound like a weird combo, but it tastes phenomenal. It is a bit sweet, a little spicy and very simple.
15. Slow
cooker beef breast
The slow cooker manages to create the most succulent and juicy beef breast suitable for Christmas dinner
.
This perfectly tender breast melts with caramelized onions and mushrooms for a rich meal
.
To serve, you can combine this with some mashed potatoes and a side of green beans. It will also be good on a toasted bun.
16. The crispy-skinned slow-cooker turkey
isn’t just for
Thanksgiving, it’s also for Christmas!
This game bird is versatile, making it a great main dish to serve with all your favorite holiday accompaniments
.
But when it comes to cooking, I recommend this recipe. Crispy and tender, this turkey is anything but dry.
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. Crockpot Chicken Pot Pot Pie I think a bowl of this pot cake
will be a fantastic meal for Christmas Eve!
The
Crockpot cooks the filling of the pot cake while baking the flaky, buttery cookies
.
The result is a creamy and cozy bowl that will satisfy hungry stomachs. That way, no one wakes up and sneaks Santa’s cookies.
18. Slow cooker Scalloped
potatoes with cheese
If you feel like giving mashed potatoes a break, try scalloped instead
.
The slow cooker does all the cooking for you, making this creamy, cheesey dish a breeze
.
Unfortunately, the only thing it doesn’t do is all the peeling
.
So I say, put on some Christmas tunes and lure your helpers in with some hot cooking pot chocolate
. 19. Crockpot
Broccoli Casserole This Christmas Crockpot
casserole is a game changer!
Free up space in the oven for the main event. Plus, it makes everyone eat your vegetables.
Speaking of vegetables, you’ll dress up broccoli with crispy Ritz crackers and cheddar cheese.
20. Slow Pot Chocolate Pudding Cake
Christmas news is best delivered in the form
of chocolate pudding cake!
Rich in chocolate, this heavenly dessert is similar to a chocolate lava cake. Except that the sticky consistency is a little closer to the pudding.
This will take a couple of hours to do. But don’t worry, everyone will save a little space for dessert.
21. Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
It’s easy to neglect Christmas breakfast when there are so many gifts to unwrap. Luckily, the Crockpot will cook this breakfast casserole.
To do this, you’ll want to grab a bunch of hash browns and layer them in the cooking pot with cheese, bacon, and vegetables.
Then, pour an egg mixture over it so that everything comes together.
22. Homemade slow cooker Scrooge eggnog can’t
resist this Christmas nog!
It is creamy and sweet with a hint of spices. Oh, and it’s enriched with a splash of rum.
While
the slow cooker does most of the work, you’ll want to remove the eggnog from time to time, so keep an eye on it
.
23. Crockpot Ginger Pudding Cake
If you spend baking Christmas cookies, let the Crockpot make dessert instead
. This is a
fantastically festive treat that is sweet with a good balance of spices
.
This recipe is so delicious and sticky that no one will pass the dessert
.
24. Slow Cook Glazed Carrots
It’s amazing how the right spice mix can fix carrots to make an exceptional Christmas dish
.
You will have to use cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg and parsley for this recipe
.
This creates a divine icing that makes carrots an extraordinary side to a holiday party
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25. Crockpot Cornpot
Put a Southern spin on your holiday meal with this delicious recipe
.
Take cornbread and turn it into a cheesy, buttery casserole that you can gobble up with a spoon
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Plus, it blends well with all your other sides. Mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, green beans, you name it.
