15 Thanksgiving sides you can make in a slow cooker

• A slow cooker or Crock-Pot can be an essential tool for making your Thanksgiving dinner.
• From stuffing to cranberry sauce, slow cookers can help you make classic Thanksgiving side dishes.
• You might not know that you can also make dinner rolls and mashed potatoes in a slow cooker.

Everyone knows that when it comes to Thanksgiving food, the sides are arguably the standouts.

And this year, a survey by LendingTree said that Thanksgiving hosts are set to spend an average of $431 on food, drinks, and decor — a 19% increase from last year — making every dish count more than ever.

However, when your oven is busy cooking the turkey for hours on end, it can be difficult to figure out where exactly to cook your side dishes. Enter a Crock-Pot or slow cooker.

Slow cookers can help you make several easy Thanksgiving side dishes, from stuffing to cranberry sauce and delicious dips.

Here are 15 Thanksgiving sides you can make in a slow cooker.