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Looking for a way to get in and out of the kitchen when the temperature is going up? Here are your easy sides: You can prep early in the day, then set and forget; go enjoy your day! Easy mac and cheese, beans, potatoes, and more are perfect for grilling and chilling.

Gooey Cheesy Mac and Cheese

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This slow cooker mac and cheese recipe will become a family favorite. There’s nothing like the creamy, cheesy goodness of digging into a hearty helping of homemade mac and cheese. It’s especially delicious when it’s cooked in the slow cooker, mostly because it requires almost no effort. The hardest part is cooking the pasta. 

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Sweet Baked Beans and Bacon

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The best homemade slow cooker Boston baked beans are made with molasses, brown sugar, and plenty of chunks of bacon for an unforgettable flavor and perfect texture. Easily cooked in the Crock Pot, this easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away all afternoon. Sweet, savory beans are easier than you thought, and come together perfectly every time.

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Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Copycat

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This hash brown casserole copycat recipe is made with thawed hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion, and cheddar cheese and can be prepared in the oven or slow cooker. It is the perfect side dish for any meal, and the whole family will love it.

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How To Cook The Best Navy Beans

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Thick and hearty Crockpot Navy Bean soup is made with simple ingredients like dried navy beans, onion, fresh garlic, broth, and a savory ham hock. The best part is that it only takes 15 minutes to prepare and then simmers in your crockpot all day. Your kitchen will smell amazing by dinner time.  

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Easy Seasoned Tender Crock Pot Pinto Beans

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These Vegetarian Crock Pot Pinto Beans are extremely easy to cook and always give you tender creamy beans full of delicious flavor.  This vegetarian recipe takes just a couple of minutes to prep and feeds a crowd. As a main dish or a flavorful side, this is a recipe you can come back to for Taco Tuesday or any Mexican-themed party.

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How To Perfectly Cook Asparagus Spears In A Slow Cooker

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Enjoy the flavor of fresh asparagus year-round without much effort using your slow cooker. This simple vegetable side dish only takes 5 minutes to prepare then your slow cooker does the rest of the work. There’s nothing mushy about these slow-cooked asparagus spears—they’re perfectly fork tender, warm, and ready to serve after just 90 minutes in the slow cooker

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Bourbon and Bacon Beans

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Here is the perfect side dish for your next potluck, BBQ, or summer party – slow-cooked sweet and savory bourbon baked beans. This yummy recipe features a medley of flavors, including sweet barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, brown sugar, and a touch of your favorite bourbon.

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Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

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Crock pot sweet potato casserole is a classic holiday recipe! Sweet potatoes are cooked with brown sugar and topped with marshmallows and pecans.
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Southern Green Beans

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Need an easy side dish that’s impressive enough to wow everybody but easy enough that you can set it and forget it? These Southern Green Beans cooked low-and-slow in the crockpot are all that and more! Loaded with meaty goodness, the hardest part of this dish is smelling the deliciousness while it’s cooking!
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Everything You Need To Know For Maximizing Your Crock Pot Potential

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I want to share with you some tips and tricks I learned over the years. This guide provides you with valuable information on usage instructions, safety precautions, cleaning tips, and storage advice to help you maximize the potential of your Crock-Pot.

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