How to Cook a Kid-Friendly, Crockpot Thanksgiving Feast the Whole Family Will Love
Planning and preparing a Thanksgiving dinner takes days, if not weeks — and if you're a mama, you don't have that kind of time! Eliminate a ton of the mess and cut down on cooking time with your handy slow cooker, so that you can spend more time with your family this Thanksgiving Day. We've rounded-up 19 scrumptious crockpot recipes — including the main event, the turkey! — and they are so simple, you'll want to cook Thanksgiving dinner all year long (and your kids will be begging for it).
Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup
Start the Thanksgiving feast off with butternut squash sweet potato soup, a creamy and delicious fall treat.
Crockpot Biscuits
It may be easier to buy a bag of rolls and call it a day, but with a little more effort you can whip up some buttery biscuits that everyone will want.
Crockpot Turkey
Even Thanksgiving's main dish can be prepared in a crockpot. Since you won't be checking on the turkey every 20 minutes, you'll actually be able to enjoy the time with your family.
Stuffing
This classic stuffing recipe allows you to leave the oven off and will make the kitchen smell delicious.
Butter and Herb Turkey Breast
For a different spin on Thanksgiving turkey, try this butter and herb turkey breast. It's perfect for a smaller celebration.
Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
We can't think of anything better than stuffing with cranberries and pecans, except for one that we can put in the slow cooker and leave until we're ready to serve it!
Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Pine Nuts
Even kids can't turn down these slow-cooked sprouts, which include a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.
Spicy Crockpot Sweet Potatoes
Skip the casserole and pie, and opt for these easy slow cooker sweet potatoes. You can eat them as is, or jazz them up with some toppings!
Garlic Rosemary Tri-Color Potatoes
These pretty garlic rosemary potatoes make a nice alternative to the mashed variety!
Mac and Cheese
Add some southern traditions to your holiday. This seriously easy recipe from Culinary Cory will please everyone at the table — especially your kids.
Mashed Potatoes
It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes. Make them as chunky or creamy as your family likes!
Cranberry-Pear Sauce
Yum! This cranberry-pear sauce uses pomegranate juice, cranberries, pears, and apple cider.
Potatoes Au Gratin
This is a perfect out-of-the-box Thanksgiving potato alternative — or, whip them up along with your family's other favorite potato variations!
Butternut Squash Cornbread
Drizzle a little bit of honey over these slightly sweet, moist butternut squash cornbread squares, and put a smile on everyone's face!
Apple-Spiced Butter
Give guests a fancy spread option with this tasty apple-spiced butter. Goes great with bread, turkey, biscuits — basically everything!
Pumpkin Butter
You can make this delicious pumpkin butter with either fresh squash or canned pumpkin!
Apple Walnut Bread Pudding
Apple pie may be tradition, but this apple walnut bread pudding is just as delicious and requires a lot less work.
Three Ingredient Pumpkin Cake
This simple pumpkin cake is a great way to end an indulgent Thanksgiving dinner.
Mulled Cider
Food isn't the only thing that can be made in your slow cooker. Mulled cider not only tastes great, but it also makes the house smell inviting!