15 Slow Cooker Easter Recipes to Save You Time and Oven Space
You can tackle anything in your handy Crock-Pot, from the appetizers to the entrées!
Slow cooker recipes are a lifesaver during the chilly winter months, but you may not think to reach for this trusty appliance come spring. Well, with these slow cooker Easter recipes, that’s about to change! Just think about it: Your slow cooker is a great way to save time and oven space, which will really come in handy if you need to cook your glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, and roasted asparagus for Easter dinner in one sitting. Plus, tossing all the ingredients into a Crock-Pot is one of the easiest ways to prepare a recipe. With this hands-off method, you can get back to any other menu prep, knowing that your dish is in very capable hands.
Another great thing about a slow cooker? You can prepare essentially your entire Easter feast in it! Everything from Easter appetizers to seasonal sides can be made in a Crock-Pot. Think: creamy spinach dip, tender green beans, scalloped potatoes, and mac and cheese. Ree has even made ham in the appliance! “Cooking your ham in the slow cooker allows all of the juices to stay in one place, so your ham turns out extra moist and flavorful,” she says.
And just like any of your favorite weeknight dinners, these slow cooker recipes are all about the concept of "set it and forget it." You can even toss all the ingredients for the Crock-Pot breakfast casserole into the slow cooker the night before, then wake up to a delicious Easter brunch on Sunday morning. And with all the time saved, you'll be even more excited about making those Easter desserts!
Slow Cooker Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a major crowd-pleaser, but making them takes a good amount of effort. Save yourself the stress by preparing them in your slow cooker. Chives or scallions will give them a pop of freshness for spring!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs are a great alternative to Easter ham. If your oven is already in use, plop them in your slow cooker with some spring carrots and baby potatoes. You’ll have a full Easter meal using just one pot!
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Slow Cooker Ham
Yes, you can cook your Easter entrée in a Crock-Pot! To make your slow-cooked ham taste even more divine, coat it in a flavorful glaze that features Dr Pepper, brown sugar, mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
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Crock-Pot Mac and Cheese
Give everyone in the family something to look forward to with this crowd-pleasing mac and cheese. It gets extra gooey and cheesy when made in a slow cooker.
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Crock-Pot Scalloped Potatoes
A creamy, cheesy potato dish is the perfect side for your big holiday ham (or chicken, or steak, or fish). So no matter what you're serving after Lent, you'll want to make this dish.
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Slow Cooker Green Beans
Whether you use fresh or frozen green beans, this side dish couldn't be easier. It cooks low and slow along with tomatoes and bacon while you get to work on decorating Easter eggs.
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Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Don't forget a good appetizer to serve while you're waiting for dinner to be done. This crowdpleaser is extra dreamy thanks to a combo of cream cheese, pepper jack, parmesan, and feta.
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Give these boneless chops a quick sear in a skillet before adding them to the Crock-Pot. It's an easy way to ensure they get a nice golden crust before the onion gravy goes on top.
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Slow Cooker Applesauce
Applesauce is such a classic sidekick to any pork dish. So if you're making ham, why not serve it on the side either the day of or with leftovers over the next few days?
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Crock-Pot Stuffing
Stuffing isn't just for Thanksgiving! It's also a great side for your Easter ham. This one is moist and flavorful thanks to cream of mushroom soup and fresh herbs, like rosemary, sage and parsley.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Eating one of these pulled pork sandwiches for Easter lunch will put a smile on anyone's face! You can serve them on pretzel rolls with Dijon mustard before or after the egg hunt.
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Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole
You'll be so happy to wake up on Easter morning to this make-ahead breakfast casserole. It's packed with hash browns, chorizo sausage, eggs, and cheese.
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Slow Cooker Cocktail Meatballs
If you're looking for an easy appetizer to kick off the spring holiday, these cocktail meatballs are the way to go! The sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
Easy Queso Dip
Ree says, "Queso is not really optional in our house: It's an essential part of every get-together." So why would Easter be any different? It's a great all-day snack or appetizer before the meal.
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Slow Cooker Brisket
Here's another holiday main that's an instant crowd-pleaser thanks to a secret ingredient. Okay, we'll tell you... it's onion soup mix!
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