20 Slow-Cooker Side Dishes You Never Knew Existed

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.

Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Pear and Sausage Stuffing

Get the recipe: pear and sausage stuffing.

White Bean Gratin

Get the recipe: white bean gratin.

Slow-Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Casserole

Slow-Cooker Garlic-Herb Mushrooms

Butternut Squash Pasta

Get the recipe: butternut squash pasta.

Slow-Cooker Enchilada Orzo

Crockpot Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Slow-Cooker Baked Potatoes

Slow-Cooker Cheesy Tortellini

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes

Slow-Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

Slow-Cooker Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Pine Nuts

Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn

Get the recipe: slow-cooker creamed corn.

Beef and Bacon Baked Beans

White Beans, Tomatoes, and Pancetta

Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Slow-Cooker Creamy Garlic Macaroni and Cheese

Slow-Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes

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