Christmas Crock Pot Recipes that will make the holiday stress free and easy. These tasty recipes are effortless and amazing. 34 of the best Crock Pot Christmas Recipes.

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Christmas Crock Pot recipes

Get your list ready because these easy crockpot recipes will be a hit. Whether you are looking for Christmas breakfast ideas, easy side dishes or the holiday ham, we have you covered. You may even like these 8 Essential Recipes for a Magical Christmas Meal and  7 Make-Ahead Breakfasts for a Stress-Free Christmas Morning.

Why use the slow cooker for Christmas?

Each slow cooker recipe is so easy to prepare and saves more time for other things. Free up your oven space with these Christmas crockpot recipes.

What is served at a traditional Christmas dinner?

Typically you will see ham, green beans, potatoes and rolls on the menu. This will vary based on preference. Some menus might include turkey, stuffing and veggies.

Collage of slow cooker dishes.

Christmas Crock Pot Breakfasts

Start the day off with a delicious casserole for breakfast. From sweet to savory, these recipes have something for everyone. Wake up and enjoy one of these easy breakfast casseroles.

1. Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

Christmas morning is a breeze with this easy recipe for a breakfast casserole. It is loaded with hearty sausage, eggs and more.

A close-up of a serving of CrockPot Breakfast Casserole, topped with chopped green onions, melted cheese, red peppers, and sausage, sitting on a white plate with a fork beside it.
Crock pot Breakfast Casserole
Try this easy Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole Recipe for a delicious breakfast idea. This is perfect for holidays but easy enough for busy school mornings.
Crock pot Breakfast Casserole

2. Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Enjoy the smell of cinnamon rolls cooking with this effortless recipe. From the gooey rolls to the decadent glaze, it does not disappoint.

A wooden spoon lifts a gooey portion of Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole, drizzled with white icing, above a slow cooker brimming with more of the decadent dessert.
Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Quick and easy Crock pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole. It is the perfect breakfast casserole to throw together in minutes. Cinnamon rolls just got easier!
Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole

3. Slow Cooker Bread Pudding

Enjoy bread pudding easily with this simple to prepare recipe. It is the best comfort food and inexpensive to make.

A serving of crock pot bread pudding recipe topped with whipped cream sits on a white plate, with pecan halves beside it and a blurred kitchen appliance in the background.
Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
One of my favorite things to make is Crock pot bread pudding recipe. The crockpot makes this recipe easy and you can have bread pudding any day of the week.
Slow Cooker Bread Pudding

4. How to make Yogurt in the Crockpot

Learn how to make homemade yogurt in the slow cooker. It is actually very simple and turns out creamy and delicious.

Crockpot Yogurt
Making Yogurt at home is super easy when you are making crock pot yogurt. This Homemade yogurt recipe is super easy and anyone can make it with a crock pot.
Crockpot Yogurt

5. Crockpot Applesauce

This homestyle applesauce is loaded with flavor and chunks of apples. It will make your kitchen smell heavenly as it simmers.

A white bowl of chunky crockpot applesauce sits on a white plate with a silver spoon, atop a red and white checkered cloth. Two cinnamon sticks are in the background.
Crockpot AppleSauce
y this easy crockpot applesauce recipe. You really can make applesauce in the crock pot with hardly any work!
Crockpot AppleSauce

Slow Cooker Christmas Appetizers

Satisfy hungry guests with these easy appetizers in the crock pot. They only require a few ingredients and make the perfect appetizer for Christmas.

6. BBQ Little Smokies Crock Pot Recipe

Toss a few ingredients together for this Little Smokies appetizer packed with flavor. The sauce is slow cooked to perfection.

Close up of BBQ Little Smokies in a small black crock pot.
Crockpot Little Smokies
Try this easy BBQ Little Smokies Crock Pot Recipe with the best little smokies sauce! This is the best of lil smokies recipes.
Crockpot Little Smokies

7. Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip

This creamy dip is packed with spinach and so much flavor. It is perfect for dipping and never disappoints.

Close-up of a bowl filled with creamy Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip, featuring visible pieces of spinach, artichoke, and red pepper, surrounded by a few crackers in the background.
Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is creamy and delicious for the perfect dip for parties, Game Day and more. The crockpot makes it easy to enjoy anytime.
Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip

8. Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

You only need 3 simple ingredients to make these sweet and delicious meatballs. They make the perfect appetizer without hardly any work.

A close-up of a spoon holding several Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs above a slow cooker filled with more meatballs in rich, savory sauce.
Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
Make these delicious Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs with only 3 ingredients! They are savory and sweet and amazing for game day, parties and much more.
Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs

9. Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup

Rich and creamy soup full of potatoes makes the best appetizer. Top each bowl with more cheese and bacon for a wonderful recipe.

A bowl of creamy Crockpot Potato Soup garnished with chopped green onions and crispy fried onions, with a spoon in the bowl. A patterned cloth napkin is beside the bowl.
Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup
Learn how to make this Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup for the absolute best comfort food. The slow cooker does all the work to make the creamiest potato soup that will impress the entire family. 
Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup

Christmas Crock Pot Main Dishes

No need to take up oven space for your main dish. The slow cooker can take care of that as well. From the ham and turkey to ribs and more, these recipes make it super easy for a great meal.

10. Crockpot Spiral Ham

Once you learn how to cook a spiral ham for Christmas dinner in the crockpot, you will be hooked. The brown sugar makes each bite so tasty and the recipe is effortless.

up close photo of spiral ham
Crockpot Spiral Ham
Crock pot Ham Recipe is easy to make. Slow cooker ham is perfect for the holidays and frees up your oven. Try this crock pot spiral ham today!
Crockpot Spiral Ham

11. Crockpot Turkey Breast

Each bite of this tender turkey is seasoned to perfection. This is one amazing main entrée.

Sliced, seasoned cooked chicken breast topped with brown gravy and garnished with chopped parsley, served on a white plate—similar to slow cooker turkey breast—for a hearty and comforting meal.
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Crockpot turkey breast is flavorful and so delicious while being super easy. Once you try it, you will be hooked on this amazing meal.
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

12. Crock Pot Roast Recipe

The crock pot makes it very simple to make the best roast ever. It is so tender and absolutely wonderful.

A black plate with shredded pot roast topped with gravy and chopped herbs, served alongside chunky cooked carrots and potatoes—an easy crock pot roast recipe—with a fork resting on the plate.
Crock Pot Roast
The Best Crock pot Roast Recipe that you can make without seasoning packets. Try this easy slow cooker pot roast with veggies that taste amazing!
Crock Pot Roast

13. Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Brisket Recipe

The flavor from the red wine and veggies come together for a savory beef brisket. It is rich and savory.

Slow cooker roast beef with carrots and onions.
Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Brisket
Slow cooker red wine beef brisket recipe is easy to make and so tender and delicious. Lots of veggies and a delicious broth make this a tasty dinner idea.
Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Brisket

14. Crock Pot Pork Roast Recipe

This pork is so tender that you do not even need a knife to cut it. It literally falls apart with a fork.

A white plate with slices of Slow Cooker Pork Roast, mashed potatoes topped with gravy, and cooked carrots, garnished with herbs and cracked black pepper.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipe
This Crock Pot Pork Roast is tender and delicious with very little work. The pork falls apart from being slow cooked and each bite is so flavorful.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipe

15. Crock Pot Braised Short Ribs Recipe

It is super easy to make braised ribs when you use the slow cooker. They are so tender and loaded with flavor.

A close-up of braised beef short ribs and carrots in a rich brown sauce, garnished with herbs, inside a slow cooker—an irresistible crock pot short ribs recipe.
Crock pot Short Ribs
Crock pot braised short ribs recipe gives you tender ribs with the ease of the slow cooker. Now you can enjoy braised ribs any day of the week.
Crock pot Short Ribs

Christmas Crock pot Side Dishes

Every meal needs a few good side dishes. We love to make several for Christmas. The slow cooker makes it really quick and easy.

16. Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe

The cheesy potatoes come together for a crowd favorite dish. This is always a favorite holiday crockpot recipe.

A wooden spoon holds a creamy, cheesy casserole of Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes topped with melted cheddar and garnished with bits of green herbs, with more of the hearty casserole visible in the background.
Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe
You are going to love this quick and easy crock pot cheesy potato casserole recipe. Finally a delicious casserole that won’t heat up your kitchen!
Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe

17. Crock Pot Creamed Corn

Homemade creamed style corn is easy to make and tastes so rich and creamy. It is much better than anything from the grocery store.

Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Crockpot Creamed Corn is the best comfort food and so creamy and delicious. The slow cooker makes it easy and the results are yummy!
Crock Pot Creamed Corn

18. Sweet Glazed Carrots

These carrots have the sweetest most amazing glaze. Give this recipe a try for a guaranteed hit.

A plate of carrots with a fork.
Crockpot Glazed Carrots
Crockpot glazed carrots are the perfect side dish recipe. This easy sweet carrot recipe is delicious for any occasion
Crockpot Glazed Carrots

19. Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

Put the slow cooker to work and make these baked sweet potatoes. They are really tender and your kitchen stays cool.

Two baked crock pot sweet potatoes split open, topped with pats of butter, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of black pepper, displayed on a wooden surface.
Crock pot Sweet Potatoes
Crockpot sweet potatoes make such an easy side dish. The slow cooker does all of the work and it's also a great way to meal prep.
Crock pot Sweet Potatoes

20. Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Christmas dinner isn’t complete without a savory green bean casserole. This version makes it so easy in the slow cooker.

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole topped with crispy fried onions, featuring a creamy mixture of green beans beneath a golden, crunchy layer—all slow-cooked to perfection.
Crockpot Green Bean Casserole
Enjoy this fun twist on the classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe! Free up the oven this Holiday with the Crock pot Green Bean Casserole Recipe!
Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

21. Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Creamy mashed potatoes in the crock pot make the meal so easy. It is my new favorite way to make mashed potatoes.

A bowl of creamy crock pot mashed potatoes topped with a pat of melting butter and sprinkled with chopped chives, placed on a light-colored surface next to fresh chives and a small dish of extra chives.
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Make Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe to feed a crowd. This easy way to make mashed potatoes is perfect for holiday cooking and so delicious and creamy.
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

22. Crock Pot Potatoes

From the Parmesan cheese and garlic, these potatoes make such a delicious and savory side dish.

Slow cooker potatoes.
Crock Pot Potatoes
Crock pot potatoes make an easy and tasty side dish. Each bite is deliciously flavored with parmesan cheese, garlic and more.
Crock Pot Potatoes

23. Crockpot Baked Potatoes

Free up the oven and make baked potatoes in the slow cooker. The results are so tasty.

A Crock Pot Baked Potato topped with shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream sits on a white plate. Extra green onions and bacon pieces are scattered around for garnish.
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Try Crock pot baked potatoes for a simple meal. Baked potatoes in crock pot without foil can be thrown together quickly. Make baked potatoes in crock pot.
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

24. Crockpot Stuffing

Stuffing is a traditional holiday side dish and the crockpot makes it even easier.

Stuffing on a plate
Crockpot Stuffing
Crockpot stuffing is so simple to make and will be everyone's favorite side dish during the holidays. The slow cooker does all of the work!
Crockpot Stuffing

25. Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Each bite of this mac and cheese is so creamy and tasty. The crock pot brings it all together for a great side dish in minutes.

A bowl of creamy crock pot mac and cheese, garnished with chopped parsley, served in a small dark blue dish on a white surface.
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Now you can come home to a creamy and delicious mac and cheese recipe thanks to this Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe.The slow cooker does all the work.
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

26. Crock Pot Cranberry Sauce

With only 4 ingredients, this sweet and tangy cranberry sauce is easy to make.

Cranberry Sauce in the slow cooker
Crockpot Cranberry Sauce
Crockpot Cranberry Sauce is so easy in the slow cooker and delicious. With only 4 ingredients and hardly any work, you will love it.
Crockpot Cranberry Sauce

27. Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

Skip those box mixes of potatoes and make homemade scalloped potatoes.

A bowl of cheesy Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes recipe garnished with herbs sits on a dark surface beside two forks, a checkered cloth, and part of a slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
Make this easy Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes recipe and never buy the store bought packaged scalloped potatoes again. These are so much better and so easy.
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

Crock pot Christmas Desserts

Dessert is a must for Christmas dinner. Our family loves to make an assortment of yummy treats to enjoy.

28. Slow Cooker Better than Sex Cake

There is so much to love about this decadent cake and its rich layers.

Slow cooker better than sex cake
Slow cooker better than sex cake is so luscious and easy. Delicious layers of decadent cake, chocolate, caramel and more make this amazing.
Slow cooker better than sex cake

29. Crock Pot Peanut Clusters

With only 3 ingredients, this yummy treat is super easy and so tasty.

Close-up of a stack of Crockpot Peanut Clusters. The front cluster is broken in half, revealing whole peanuts embedded in rich, creamy chocolate. The background shows additional clusters, slightly blurred, emphasizing texture and detail in the treats.
Crockpot Peanut Clusters
This 3 Ingredient Crockpot Peanut Clusters are so easy to make. They are the perfect candy to start your holiday baking or to give as gifts.
Crockpot Peanut Clusters

This giant cookie is packed with amazing bits of chocolate.

A slice of crock pot chocolate chip cookie pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce sits on a white plate with a fork.
Crock Pot Chocolate Chip Cookie
Try this easy crockpot chocolate chip cookie recipe. No need to heat up the kitchen with this quick and easy crock pot dessert! Serve with ice cream!
Crock Pot Chocolate Chip Cookie

31. Chocolate Crock Pot Lava Cake Recipe

There is so much chocolate in this decadent dessert.

A close-up of a spoon holding a portion of moist, gooey chocolate cake, showcasing the rich, melted texture typical of the crockpot lava cake recipe, set against the backdrop of the whole decadent cake.
Crockpot Lava Cake
This Crockpot Lava Cake Recipe is so decadent. Crockpot Lava Cake has the best topping. It has lots of chocolate chips and chocolate pudding. Yum! Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake is even better topped with vanilla ice cream. Slow cooker chocolate lava cake is SO delicious! 
Crockpot Lava Cake

32. Crock Pot Cherry Dump Cake

This classic style dump cake is busting with cherries.

Strawberry shortcake in a jar.
Crock Pot Cherry Dump Cake
Just 3 ingredients to make this yummy crock pot cherry dump cake. 
Crock Pot Cherry Dump Cake

Crockpot Drinks for Christmas

33. Crockpot Hot Chocolate

Rich and creamy hot cocoa is a must try for the holidays.

Hot Chocolate in a clear mug topped with marshmallows
Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Crock pot hot chocolate recipe is rich and creamy with just 5 ingredients. Serve this decadent drink for parties, Christmas and more! 
Crockpot Hot Chocolate

34. Crock Pot White Hot Chocolate

Try this easy flavor twist with white hot chocolate.

A clear glass mug filled with creamy white hot chocolate, made from a crock pot white hot chocolate recipe, is topped with mini marshmallows and crushed peppermint, sitting on a light tiled surface with empty mugs and candy canes in the background.
Crock Pot White Hot Chocolate
This crock pot white hot chocolate recipe is quick and easy. You are going to love this fun twist on this new hot chocolate recipe.
Crock Pot White Hot Chocolate

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