25 Slow-Cooker Side Dishes to Make Tonight

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25 Slow-Cooker Side Dishes to Make Tonight2/25 Scalloped Taters 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, comforting slow-cooked side tastes marvelous with almost any main dish and is a snap to assemble with frozen hash browns. It’s a good way to make potatoes when your oven is busy with other dishes. —Lucinda Wolker, Somerset, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 234 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 3/25 Boston Baked

Molasses and maple syrup give it a slight sweetness

Beans 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved New England Baked Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a potluck or picnic, you can’t beat this classic side that starts with a pound of dried beans. Molasses and maple syrup give it a slight sweetness. —Pat Medeiros, Tiverton, Rhode Island Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 385 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein. 4/25 Slow-Cooker Bacon Mac & Cheese 8 Reviews Slow-Cooker Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe

This family-favorite side

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m all about easy slow-cooker meals. Using more cheese than ever, I developed an addictive spin on this casserole favorite. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 272 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 5/25 Slow-Cooked Broccoli 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This family-favorite side

dish is quick to fix and full of flavor

dish is quick to fix and full of flavor. Because it simmers in a slow cooker, it frees up my oven for other things. That’s a tremendous help when I’m prepping a big meal at home. —Connie Slocum, Antioch, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 159 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 6/25 Slow-Cooked Bean Medley 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Bean Medley Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often change

The sauce makes any combination delicious!

the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the five cans called for. The sauce makes any combination delicious! It’s a gluten-free side dish that’s popular with just about everyone. —Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 255 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 942mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 7/25 Slow-Cooker Green Beans 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to

These easy green beans became my star attraction

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I spent hours in search of sides for a cooking demo to present to women from my church. These easy green beans became my star attraction. —Alice White, Willow Spring, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 143 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. 8/25 Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn with Bacon 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn with Bacon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

It’s decadent, homey and so worth the splurge

Every time I take this super rich corn to a holiday potluck or work party, I leave with an empty slow cooker. It’s decadent, homey and so worth the splurge. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 259 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 9/25 Honey-Butter Peas and Carrots 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Butter Peas and Carrots Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This classic combination of peas and

carrots is enriched with a handful of flavor enhancers

carrots is enriched with a handful of flavor enhancers. Slow cooking allows the ingredients to meld for maximum richness. —Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 106 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 10/25 Slow-Cooked Vegetables 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crockpot Veggies Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to simmer this satisfying side dish in my Crock-Pot. Vegetables, especially

the garden-fresh kind, are my favorite to use for potlucks

the garden-fresh kind, are my favorite to use for potlucks. My sister-in-law shared the recipe with me. —Kathy Westendorf, Westgate, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 113 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 11/25 Scalloped Potatoes with Ham 106 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish is a real crowd-pleaser with its smooth sauce, chunks of ham and potato slices.

I always enjoyed it when Mother made it for us

I always enjoyed it when Mother made it for us. I added parsley and thyme, and now my husband and five children request it all the time. —Wendy Rhoades, Yacolt, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 549 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 1458mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. 12/25 Boston Baked Beans 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved New England Baked Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a potluck or picnic, you can’t beat this classic side that starts

with a pound of dried beans

with a pound of dried beans. Molasses and maple syrup give it a slight sweetness. —Pat Medeiros, Tiverton, Rhode Island Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 385 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein. 13/25 Savory Sausage Stuffing 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Savory Sausage Stuffing Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I used to make the same old dressing every year for Thanksgiving. About 10 years ago, I decided to jazz

up my recipe by adding pork sausage

up my recipe by adding pork sausage. Now everyone requests this dish for all our holiday meals. —Ursula Hernandez, Waltham, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 261 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 14/25 Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Potatoes are among our favorite side dishes. This version take sa little effort, but you can save time by boiling the spuds ahead of

A double dose of ham for flavor and slow,

time. The night you want them for dinner, just crisp them up with garlic and Parmesan cheese. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 3 smashed potatoes: 354 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 15/25 Black-Eyed Peas 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southern Black-Eyed Peas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I find that pork is the secret to a good black-eyed peas recipe. A double dose of ham for flavor and slow,

gentle cooking creates this perfect side dish

gentle cooking creates this perfect side dish. —Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 359 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 788mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 14g fiber), 20g protein. 16/25 Best Ever Beans and Sausage 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she’s always told to bring this—and a couple of copies of the recipe! — Robert Saulnier, Clarksburg, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 316

They’re the perfect accompaniment for all kinds of main entrees

calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein. 17/25 Glazed Spiced Carrots 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Glazed Spiced Carrots Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Glazed carrots are a classic side dish for all kinds of special occasions. They’re the perfect accompaniment for all kinds of main entrees. This recipe is very easy to put together, leaving your oven and stove top free for other cooking creations. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition

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