27 Christmas Slow-Cooker Recipes That'll Give Your Oven A Break
Save room in the oven for all those pies. 😉

Did you know? With your trusty Crockpot, you can really make some miracles happen in the kitchen, all the way from appetizers to the after-dinner nightcap. This holiday season, we think it's time give your oven a well-deserved break by trying out these 27 super-clever Christmas slow-cooker recipes that include all the classics . As far as we're concerned, setting it and forgetting it (with our slow cookers doing all the legwork) is how we prefer to maximize all the holiday cheer, and we think you'll definitely agree once you serve up our slow-cooker pot roast at the dinner table!
Cooking up an impressive centerpiece for your table absolutely does not have to involve a headache, a dry roast, or a crowded oven. Far from it! The slow cooker is our foolproof way to make sure you'll have tender brown sugar-glazed ham, pot roast, or short ribs. No babysitting required! Which means you can devote more time and attention to baking all your Christmas cookies for Santa. We just hope you save room for dessert. Yup, your slow cooker can even make cheesecake and baked apples.
Slow cookers are our go-to for maximizing our cooking space while also minimizing time spent babysitting all those Christmas side dishes. We went ahead and tested all the best slow cookers, so you can find the perfect one to do all that holiday cooking for you while you can get to snowball fighting (and slow-cooker hot cocoa drinking).
For all our best tried-and-true Christmas tips, check out our classic Christmas dinner recipes, Christmas side dishes, and all the best Christmas appetizers to go with your favorite holiday cocktails. And if you've got home chefs and foodies in your life, we've got all the best kitchen gifts for everyone on your list.