22 Easy Crock Pot Christmas Recipes for a Stress-Free Holiday
These Crock Pot Christmas recipes make it easier to serve a festive meal without keeping every burner and oven rack occupied. The collection includes warm appetizers, comforting main dishes, classic holiday sides, cozy desserts, and a peppermint drink for Christmas morning or evening.
Nutrition values are per serving and based on the linked recipes. Exact values may change with ingredient brands, substitutions, and serving sizes.
1. Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Turkey Meatballs
These cranberry BBQ turkey meatballs balance sweet, smoky, and gently spicy flavors in one festive appetizer. They are easy to keep warm in the slow cooker while guests arrive and work especially well for Christmas parties or holiday potlucks.
Ingredients:
- 1 batch homemade cranberry sauce
- 1 1/2 cups spicy BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey or ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tablespoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Per Serving:
Calories: 202
Fats: 5.1g
Protein: 10.3g
Carbs: 28.9g
Fiber: 2.4g
Sugar: 20g
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2. Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
This creamy Crock Pot spinach artichoke dip is rich, cheesy, and made for sharing. Serve it with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables for an easy Christmas appetizer that stays warm throughout the party.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh baby spinach, or 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 14.75 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Per Serving:
Calories: 183
Fats: 15g
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
3. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Slow cooker buffalo chicken dip brings creamy cheese, tender chicken, and tangy hot sauce together in a crowd-pleasing dish. It is a bold Christmas party appetizer that needs only five ingredients and pairs well with chips, crackers, celery, or carrots.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 3/4 cup Frank’s RedHot Wing Sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Per Serving:
Calories: 300
Fats: 25g
Protein: 15g
Carbs: 2g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
4. Slow Cooker Fig and Walnut Baked Brie
Warm baked brie topped with fig spread and walnuts feels elegant but takes very little effort. This small-batch slow cooker Christmas appetizer is lovely with apple slices, crackers, or pieces of crusty bread.
Ingredients:
- 1 round brie cheese, 8 ounces
- 1/4 cup fig spread
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- Apple slices, crackers, or bread, for serving
Per Serving:
Calories: 133
Fats: 9g
Protein: 4.5g
Carbs: 5g
Fiber: 0.2g
Sugar: 4g
5. Crock Pot Turkey Breast
Crock Pot turkey breast cooks with garlic, lemon, apple, vegetables, and fresh thyme for a fragrant holiday centerpiece. It is a practical Christmas dinner recipe when you want tender turkey without roasting a whole bird or taking up the oven.
Ingredients:
- 1 boneless turkey breast, 4 to 5 pounds, or 1 bone-in turkey breast, about 6 pounds
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 red apple, cut into 8 wedges
- 8 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Per Serving:
Calories: 350
Fats: 9g
Protein: 62g
Carbs: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
6. Slow Cooker Cranberry Dijon Chicken
This slow cooker cranberry Dijon chicken combines tart cranberry sauce, savory herbs, and sharp mustard in a simple holiday main dish. The chicken thighs turn tender as they cook, making this an easy option for a smaller Christmas dinner.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup prepared cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Per Serving:
Calories: 291
Fats: 12g
Protein: 37g
Carbs: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 7g
7. Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing
Slow cooker chicken and stuffing is a cozy, creamy dinner with familiar holiday flavor in every spoonful. This five-ingredient Crock Pot Christmas meal is especially useful for a relaxed gathering when you want the comfort of stuffing without preparing several separate dishes.
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup, 10.75 ounces
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1 box dry stuffing mix, 6 ounces
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
Per Serving:
Calories: 315
Fats: 6g
Protein: 36g
Carbs: 27g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 3g
8. Crock Pot Whole Chicken
A whole chicken becomes juicy and deeply seasoned in the Crock Pot with a sweet, smoky spice rub. It makes a comforting Christmas dinner centerpiece and leaves the oven available for casseroles, potatoes, and holiday baking.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, 4 to 5 pounds
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Per Serving:
Calories: 596
Fats: 44g
Protein: 41g
Carbs: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 5g
9. Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
These slow cooker mashed potatoes are creamy, buttery, and easy to prepare for a large holiday meal. Cooking the potatoes directly with cream and butter saves stove space and creates a classic Christmas side dish with minimal last-minute work.
Ingredients:
- 5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Chopped fresh chives, optional
Per Serving:
Calories: 484
Fats: 29g
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 50g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
10. Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
This slow cooker mac and cheese is creamy, extra cheesy, and comforting enough for a festive family dinner. It is a kid-friendly Christmas side that can cook away from the oven while the rest of the holiday meal comes together.
Ingredients:
- 1 package elbow macaroni, 16 ounces
- 1/2 cup butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 can evaporated milk, 5 ounces
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup, 10.5 ounces
- 1 pinch paprika, optional
Per Serving:
Calories: 432
Fats: 25g
Protein: 18g
Carbs: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 5g
11. Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Slow cooker green bean casserole has the creamy sauce and crisp fried onion topping everyone expects at a holiday table. Making this classic Christmas casserole in the Crock Pot frees valuable oven space and keeps the side warm until dinner.
Ingredients:
- 2 packages frozen cut green beans, 16 ounces each
- 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup, 10.5 ounces each
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can French-fried onions, 6 ounces, divided
Per Serving:
Calories: 219
Fats: 11g
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 7g
12. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
This Crock Pot sweet potato casserole is smooth, warmly spiced, and finished with a buttery brown sugar pecan topping. It brings classic Christmas flavor to the table while leaving the oven open for the main dish and other sides.
Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Per Serving:
Calories: 412
Fats: 19g
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 58g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 36g
13. Crock Pot Vegetarian Stuffing
This Crock Pot vegetarian stuffing is packed with mushrooms, apples, celery, onion, and fragrant holiday herbs. It delivers a savory Christmas side with gentle sweetness and is a convenient meat-free choice for a mixed holiday table.
Ingredients:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups chopped celery, about 6 stalks
- 1 package sliced mushrooms, 8 ounces
- 2 apples, cored and chopped
- 2 bags unseasoned cubed stuffing, 12 ounces each
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Per Serving:
Calories: 461
Fats: 21g
Protein: 8g
Carbs: 60g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 11g
14. Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots
These slow cooker glazed carrots turn tender in a glossy mixture of honey, brown sugar, and butter. Their bright color and sweet flavor make them an easy Christmas side dish for turkey, chicken, or a vegetarian holiday spread.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds baby carrots
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Chopped fresh herbs, optional
Per Serving:
Calories: 117
Fats: 5g
Protein: 1g
Carbs: 19g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 15g
15. Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Crock Pot creamed corn is rich, buttery, and lightly sweet with plenty of creamy texture. This simple Christmas side uses frozen corn and a handful of pantry ingredients, so it is easy to assemble even on a busy holiday morning.
Ingredients:
- 32 ounces frozen corn
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Per Serving:
Calories: 305
Fats: 20g
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 31g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 4g
16. Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes
These Crock Pot scalloped potatoes layer Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes in a creamy cheddar and Parmesan sauce. The combination looks festive, tastes comforting, and makes an attractive Christmas potato side without requiring oven space.
Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, about 1 pound
- 2 3/4 cups thinly sliced sweet potatoes, about 3/4 pound
- 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/8 to 1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups nonfat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Per Serving:
Calories: 262
Fats: 12g
Protein: 10g
Carbs: 31g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 6g
17. Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
This slow cooker cranberry sauce combines fresh and dried cranberries with apples, orange, honey, and cinnamon. It is a bright, gently spiced Christmas condiment that can be made ahead and served with turkey, chicken, stuffing, or leftovers.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Per Serving:
Calories: 96
Fats: 0g
Protein: 0g
Carbs: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 20g
18. Slow Cooker Apple Crisp
Slow cooker apple crisp fills the kitchen with the cozy scent of apples, cinnamon, oats, and brown sugar. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for an easy Christmas dessert that feels homemade and comforting.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups chopped apples, skin on
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Per Serving:
Calories: 385
Fats: 17g
Protein: 3g
Carbs: 59g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 36g
19. Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
This slow cooker bread pudding turns simple cubed bread into a soft, custardy dessert flavored with vanilla and nutmeg. It is an inexpensive Christmas dessert that feels especially cozy when served warm with caramel sauce or a spoonful of cream.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups cubed bread
- 1 cup raisins, optional
- 2 cups milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Per Serving:
Calories: 397
Fats: 14g
Protein: 11g
Carbs: 58g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 31g
20. Slow Cooker Gingerbread Pudding Cake
Slow cooker gingerbread pudding cake creates a tender spiced cake with its own warm sauce underneath. Molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg give this easy Crock Pot Christmas dessert the classic flavor of holiday baking.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Per Serving:
Calories: 393
Fats: 16g
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 59g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 41g
21. Crock Pot Christmas Candy
Crock Pot Christmas candy combines peanuts, semisweet chocolate, and almond bark into easy bite-size clusters. Add festive sprinkles before the chocolate sets for a simple homemade gift, cookie-tray addition, or sweet treat for holiday guests.
Ingredients:
- 32 ounces dry-roasted peanuts
- 24 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 24 ounces almond bark
- Christmas sprinkles, optional
Per Serving:
Calories: 221
Fats: 15g
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 17g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 13g
22. Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Slow cooker peppermint hot chocolate is creamy, chocolatey, and naturally sweetened with honey. Keep it warm for Christmas movie night, a holiday brunch, or an after-dinner drink, then add whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy before serving.
Ingredients:
- 2 liters low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup honey, or 2/3 cup for a sweeter drink
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Whipped cream, optional
- Crushed peppermint candy, optional
Per Serving:
Calories: 166
Fats: 1g
Protein: 10g
Carbs: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 30g
