18 Easy Crock-Pot Recipes That'll Be A Total Hit At Friendsgiving Dinner

In my humble opinion, Thanksgiving meals are all about the sides, which is why I'm obsessed with this Slow Cooker "Baked" Potatoes recipe courtesy of Jaclyn at Cooking Classy. Being able to pop these pods of deliciousness in the slow cooker in the morning is a dream come true.

You can't have Friendsgiving without apple sauce, so why not make it in the slow cooker? This Slow Cooker Apple Sauce recipe from Melinda at Cooking A La Mel is ready in four hours, so you can throw the ingredients into the cooker in the afternoon and not worry about it until you head over to your friend's for the big event.

I recommend this recipe to anyone who doesn't need a whole turkey for the big day, because frankly, that's a lot of bird. Baked By Rachel's Slow Cooker Turkey Breast recipe takes just three hours, and it cooks with veggies for taste.

Sweet potato casserole is a Thanksgiving staple, but it can be a little stressful to make when you're worried about burning marshmallows. Damn Delicious's Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole gives you a delicious concoction that's ready in three to four or seven hours, depending on your needs, and the slow cook function helps ensure the marshmallows are cooked to the perfect texture.

I like bread more than I like most people, so I had to include this Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls recipe, courtesy of I heart Eating. It's an easy way to make fresh bread for your Friendsgiving meal, and your friends will definitely be asking for the recipe after.

To really put your Friendsgiving carb-intake over the edge, pair the rolls with this amazing Homemade Slow Cooker Maple Apple Butter. The recipe, courtesy of Half Baked Harvest, is packed with the flavors of fall, and it'll cook all day while you mentally prepare for feasting.

Another classic holiday side dish, I love the idea of making mac and cheese in the slow cooker for Friendsgiving, and this No Boil Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese recipe from Cookies and Cups looks like heaven in a bowl. It only takes two hours to cook, so you can just turn on your Crock-Pot before you start getting ready for the party. Win win.

If you're a stuffing fan, you'll love this Crock Pot Stuffing recipe from Spend with Pennies. It's bread-based and has a ton of fresh ingredients, which means lots of flavor, so you'll be the hit of Friendsgiving if you bring this dish along.

When done right, cranberry sauce can make or break your Thanksgiving meal. The fruity goodness goes perfectly with the savory turkey, but a lot of people go store bought for cranberry sauce. To make yours stand out, use this Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce recipe from Gimme Some Oven, and remind everyone what this side dish should really taste like.

Another winning stuffing dish, give this Slow Cooker Stuffing with Apples, Cranberries, and Pecans courtesy of Erin at Well Plated a try. The combination of fruit and savory sage will make everyone's stomach growl.

It's probably a good idea to eat some form of vegetables as your gorge yourself on carbs and other delicious things. This Cheesy Crock-Pot Green Bean Recipe from The Salty Marshmallow is a solid choice. It's got two types of cheese and fried onions, so it's guaranteed to be delicious.

Corn casserole is my favorite food on the planet because of its combination of sweet corn and gooey cornbread, and I especially love the idea of making it in a slow cooker. This recipe from Tiffany at Eat At Home Cooks takes just three to four hours to make in the slow cooker.

I wasn't going to make Friendsgiving recommendations and not include a mashed potatoes recipe. I like Wholefully's The Best Ever Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes because it's low maintenance to prepare and cooks in less than four hours. Happy starching.

If you needed another recipe for cooking a turkey breast in a slow cooker, look no further than Mel's Kitchen Cafe's Slow Cooker Turkey With No-Fuss Gravy. I like that this recipe comes with instructions on how to make a gravy from what you already used to cook the turkey with.

For a twist on the traditional pumpkin pie, try this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Cake from Mom On Timeout. It's fluffier than a pie, and you don't have to worry about putting it into bake while dinner is being served since it can cook over three hours. Either prepare it before you head to the party, or bring your slow cooker along so you can offer your pals warm pie cake.

Break up the ‘carby’ sides with this garlic ranch mushrooms recipe from Cookies & Cups. Not a lot of time needs to be allotted to prep for this dish and you can leave the mushrooms to cook while you work on another dish or get ready. Personally, I could eat mushrooms all year long, but these are a great addition to the Friendsgiving table.

If your friends already called all of the savory sides, bring a sweet dessert. This sweet tiramisu bread pudding recipe from Cook Nourish Bliss puts a little spin on the classic dish by using french bread instead of ladyfingers. It’s definitely a change from the traditional apple pie.

If you want a dessert option that aligns perfectly with the fall season, hot buttered apples are your best friend. This recipe from Budget Bytes will fill your house with an aroma that screams autumn with its combination of apples, cinnamon, and sugar. The warm and gooey dessert is similar to apple pie filling and can be topped off with ice cream.