They might overshadow the main dish.
13 Easy Slow Cooker Side Dish Recipes That’ll Go Perfectly With Any Main

By Paige JohnsonOct 21, 2017
Paige Johnson
Paige is a blogger, food writer and culinary master from Louisville, Ky. She's a newlywed who's obsessed with dogs and renovating her 117 year old home. When she's not working on her blog — My Modern Cookery — you can find her binge watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S with a triple shot latte in-hand.
We’ve all had those moments where you thoughtfully plan out every aspect of your main dish, and then leave the sides to the very last minute. Maybe you’ll quickly steam some broccoli and boil instant rice, but the slow-cooked flavor just won’t be there. Don’t let the accompaniments be an afterthought! Break out your slow cooker before work, and you could have creamy macaroni and cheese or juicy corn when you walk back in the door. Check out 13 slow cooker sides down below, and you’ll always have the perfect support to any main dish.
1. Slow Cooker Mac + Cheese: Load up your slow cooker with pasta, cheeses, butter, milk, and spices; and a few hours later, you’re in comfort food heaven. (via Brit + Co)
Whether you’re having burgers, BBQ, or brisket, corn on the cob is always a winning side. This slow-cooker recipe has a sweet creaminess from milk and honey that enhances its natural flavor. (via
Really, what’s a meal without potatoes? In addition to the garlic ranch spuds in this pot, you’ll get a spicy taco seasoned variation as well. (via
There’s nothing quite like the taste of homestyle green beans like Grandma used to make. (via
It takes more than just a few minutes on the stove to get mushrooms to their peak flavor. Garlicky ‘shrooms would be amazing poured over a seared pork chop or served alongside sautéed spinach and quinoa. (via
No gummy, lumpy, or dry mashed potatoes are allowed in your house; only the ultra-creamy and buttery variety like this recipe yields. (via
Risotto is perfect for date night, and could even be a hearty vegetarian main dish by itself. (via
If baking potatoes in the oven tests your patience, switch to this slow cooking method for good. (via
If you’re looking for a low-carb side, garlic Parmesan spaghetti squash is a melt-in-your-mouth option you have to try. Pair it with any basic chicken dish to up your dinner game. (via
We can’t promise you that your house will smell the best after cooking these Brussels all day, but the result is well worth it. (via
If getting your whole family to eat carrots means coating them in honey, so be it. (via
When the holidays roll around, you’ll be so glad you have an easy butternut squash side in your repertoire. Let’s just say that it’s comfort in a slow cooker. (via
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