11 Totally Brilliant Thanksgiving Recipes Made in a Slow Cooker

With so many different dishes to prepare, stove-top and oven space is particularly precious on Thanksgiving. While some things like pies, rolls, and cornbread can be made in their entirety ahead of time, that still leaves the bulk of the cooking for the day of. That's where the slow cooker comes into play; it may not be traditional to cook stuffing, mashed potatoes, or a glazed ham in this beloved appliance, but that doesn't mean you should write it off. The results speak for themselves, and it alleviates some of the Thanksgiving day stress.

Slow-Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
Damn Delicious

Slow-Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes
A Beautiful Mess

Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Get the recipe: slow-cooker mashed potatoes.

Slow-Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider
Culinary Hill

Slow-Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider

Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn
Damn Delicious

Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn

Get the recipe: slow-cooker creamed corn.

Slow-Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Ham
Damn Delicious

Slow-Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Ham

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Creme de la Crumb

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Slow-Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts With Pine Nuts
America's Test Kitchen

Slow-Cooker Balsamic Brussels Sprouts With Pine Nuts

Slow-Cooker Garlic-Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Damn Delicious

Slow-Cooker Garlic-Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Slow-Cooker Pear and Sausage Stuffing
Pinch of Yum

Slow-Cooker Pear and Sausage Stuffing

Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Pie
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Pie

Get the recipe: slow-cooker pumpkin pie.