We often think a slow cooker's job is to cook the main event of a meal, but did you know you could make all of these marvelous side dishes in a slow cooker — "baked" potatoes, stuffed peppers, and macaroni and cheese included? These 20 recipes will inspire you to use your slow cooker in a whole new way.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker cranberry pecan stuffing.
Get the recipe: dairy-free sweet potato casserole.
Get the recipe: crockpot quinoa and black bean stuffed peppers.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker garlic parmesan potatoes.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker balsamic-glazed brussels sprouts with pine nuts.
Get the recipe: white beans, tomatoes, and pancetta.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker creamy garlic macaroni and cheese.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker cheesy bacon ranch potatoes.