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Crock-Pot recipes are a lifesaver during the chilly winter months. But you don't often think of using your slow cooker come spring. Well, we're here to change that with these easy slow cooker Easter recipes! Just think about it: the Crock-Pot is a great way to save you time and oven space, so you can get back to dyeing eggs. And just like any of our favorite weeknight dinners that are made in a slow cooker, these holiday Crock-Pot recipes are all about the concept of "set it and forget it." You can 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.
Everything from Easter appetizers to holiday sides can be made using a slow cooker. Ree Drummond even made her big, glazed ham in the kitchen appliance. "Cooking your ham in the slow cooker allows all of the juices to stay in one place," she says, "so your ham turns out extra moist and flavorful." Pair it with Crock-Pot scalloped potatoes, comforting mac and cheese, or even spring vegetables like slow cooker glazed carrots and you'll have an Easter dinner that's easy and impressive. With all the time saved, you'll be even more excited about making those Easter desserts.
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Crock-Pot Scalloped Potatoes
A creamy, cheesy potato dish is the perfect side for your big holiday ham. Heck, it's the perfect side dish for chicken, steak, or fish. So no matter what you're serving after Lent, you'll want to make this Crock-Pot dish.
Get the Crock-Pot Scalloped Potatoes recipe.
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Slow Cooker Ham
What is Ree's secret to making ham in the slow cooker? A beautiful glaze, of course! It combines her favorite soda (Dr Pepper) with brown sugar, mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
Get Ree's Slow Cooker Ham recipe.
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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
This soup is creamy, comforting, and loaded with bits of salty ham. You can even double down on the ham flavor by swapping in ham stock, if you prefer. We can't think of a better way to kick off your holiday meal.
Get the Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup recipe.
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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.
Get the Crock-Pot Mac and Cheese recipe.
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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 in your Crock-Pot along with tomatoes and bacon while you get to work on decorating Easter eggs!
Get the Slow Cooker Green Beans recipe.
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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.
Get the Slow Cooker Pork Chops recipe.
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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.
Get the Crock-Pot Stuffing recipe.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast
If you're looking for an alternative to ham this Easter, then just give this comforting pot roast a try. It's meltingly tender and loaded with potatoes and carrots for an all-in-one meal.
Get the Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe.
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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.
Get the Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole recipe.
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Slow Cooker co*cktail Meatballs
If you're looking for an easy appetizer to kick off the spring holiday, these co*cktail meatballs are the way to go! The sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
Get the Slow Cooker co*cktail Meatballs recipe.
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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.
Get the Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe.
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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes can be a labor of love, but making them in a slow cooker is an easy way to take the stress out of the holiday side dish. Add chives or scallions to give them a pop of freshness for spring.
Get the Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes recipe.
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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!
Get the Slow Cooker Brisket recipe.
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Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
Carrots are a classic side dish during the spring season so it makes sense to add them to your Easter menu. Here, they get a sweet and savory glaze that's made with apricot or peach preserves.
Get the Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots recipe at The Chunky Chef.
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Crock-Pot Quinoa Chicken Primavera
Asparagus, peas, and pesto, oh my! This dish just screams springtime and it's a fun twist on chicken primavera.
Get the Crock-Pot Quinoa Chicken Primavera recipe at Pinch of Yum.
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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole
This sweet treat is swirled with cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, vanilla, and chopped pecans. To take it one step further, just add the cinnamon roll icing that you know and love.
Get the Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole recipe at Sugar and Soul.
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Crock-Pot Breakfast Potatoes
These breakfast potatoes take less than 15 minutes to prep and are designed to feed a crowd. Plus, they're great for bringing to a holiday potluck since they're easy to transport on the go.
Get the Crock-Pot Breakfast Potatoes recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
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Crock-Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken
This sunny, bright dish is packed with lemony flavor and creamy goodness. It would be perfect with a side of simple asparagus for your holiday meal.
Get the Crock-Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe at Simply Happy Foodie.
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Slow Cooker Collard Greens
This Southern favorite is smoky and tender when cooked low and slow using the Crock-Pot. You can serve it up with hot sauce if you like your greens with a bit of spice.
Get the Slow Cooker Collard Greens recipe at Britney Breaks Bread.
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Crock-Pot Chicken Pot Pie
This pot pie is loaded with shredded chicken, peas, and carrots so it feels perfectly springy for your holiday meal. Plus, you can use refrigerated homestyle biscuits or even puff pastry cut into rounds for an easy shortcut topping.
Get the Crock-Pot Chicken Pot Pie recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
