We're all looking for ways to make our lives calmer and cozier for the holidays, and one of the easiest ways to do that is to lean into slow cooker recipes. The handy countertop appliance is the simplest way to make set-it-and-forget-it meals and dishes that serve up the comfort food flavors that we love.To help us put a little holiday cheer into our Crock-Pot cooking, Parade sat down with Hannah Turton, the social media star and North Carolina native who recently released a new cookbook, Simple Southern Slow Cooker Meals. The book is packed with easy recipes that will help add a little inspiration to your slow-cooker meals.Turton offers a mix of practical tips, down-home wisdom and the kind of no-nonsense kitchen advice her followers love her for. Whether you’re new to slow cooking or already swear by it, her guidance will make the holiday season (and beyond) feel a little simpler and a lot more delicious.Keep reading to get the scoop on some of Turton's favorite festive slow-cooker recipes that are perfect for this time of year, including her go-to advice on making the best-ever holiday ham right in your slow cooker.Related: The Genius Crock-Pot Trick I Use All the Time
The Perks of a Slow Cooker Holiday Ham
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“Slow cookers are really the unsung heroes of Southern cooking,” she tells Parade. “They let you focus on what really matters: being with your people.” And in Simple Southern Slow Cooker Meals, Turton invites readers to reclaim not only their holidays but also their time.
“It’s so easy to throw on in the morning, and it frees up oven space for other holiday classics,” she says. “Using the slow cooker allows the ham to marinate in juicy flavors for an extended period of time, resulting in a mouthwatering and tender dish.”
Once you have your ham, place it cut side down in the Crock-Pot, then coat it with brown sugar and finish with maple syrup and pineapple juice for a sweet, glossy glaze. Turton suggests being generous with both the pineapple and brown sugar.
As it cooks low and slow, the ham absorbs all that flavor while freeing up your oven for other dishes. Once done, Turton likes to simmer the cooking liquid on the stove until it thickens, then she pours it back over the ham before serving.
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3 More Great Holiday Slow Cooker Recipes
“I love making side dishes in the slow cooker for the holidays, especially for traveling purposes,” she said. “Slow cookers are easy to transfer and great for feeding large crowds.”
Two of her favorite side dish recipes hit the sweet spot between comfort and convenience.
1. Cheesy Potatoes
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“For the perfect slow-cooker potatoes, remember to stir often to avoid sticking,” Turton advises. “And you can never add too much cheese.”
That combination of creamy, cheesy and hearty makes it an ideal complement to slow-cooked ham or any holiday spread.
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2. Momma’s Cream Corn
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Turton says the most surprising ingredient in this recipe is sugar, but you shouldn't skip it! It balances the salt and richness from the butter and cream cheese while enhancing the corn’s natural sweetness.
She has shared this recipe on TikTok before, and it always gets a lot of attention.
3. Hassle-Free Hot Chocolate
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“It’s a Christmas classic in my house,” she shares. “I always add a candy cane to mine to really get into the Christmas spirit.”
“I make little milkshakes by throwing it into the fridge for a couple hours and pouring it over shaved ice with a splash of milk,” she says. “It’s like a frozen hot chocolate—and it’s so good.”
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