Slow-Cooker Thanksgiving Sides

Forget about juggling bake times and wedging casseroles around a 20-pound turkey in a tiny oven. Using your slow cooker is the secret to an easy Thanksgiving dinner.

Slow-Cooker Balsamic Root Vegetables

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Balsamic Root Vegetables

Balsamic Root Vegetables makes a flavorful match for any entrée.

Slow-Cooker Cornbread Dressing

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Cornbread Dressing 

Spoon Cornbread Dressing into pretty bowls, and top with fresh sage.

Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole and Cranberry Sauce

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Green Bean Casserole and Cranberry Sauce 

Fresh Cranberry Sauce and Green Bean Casserole are a snap to make in the slow cooker.

Slow-Cooker Wild Rice Pilaf

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Wild Rice Pilaf  

Lightly coating rice with butter or oil before adding the broth prevents the grains from sticking together. Less liquid is used during slow cooking because it doesn’t evaporate as quickly as when cooking rice on the stovetop.

Slow-Cooker Candied Yams

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Candied Yams

We updated the Southern staple candied yams recipe so that it can be cooked in a slow cooker. It's an extra-easy choice to heat and take to your next family gathering or potluck dinner.

Slow-Cooker Transportation Tips

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas / Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford / Food Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

Take Your Slow-Cooker  

If you’re taking a slow-cooker dish to grandmother’s house, you may want to invest in a model that features a lock top and insulated carrying case. Or you can attach heavy-duty rubber bands around the handles and lid and then wrap the slow cooker in towels or newspaper.

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