The BEST Slow Cooker Summer Side Dishes

When it’s hot outside you’re probably cooking on the grill, and here are The BEST Slow Cooker Summer Side Dishes, perfect to share the plate with grilled chicken, pork, or beef! When you need a side dish for a summer meal, use the slow cooker and keep your house cool! 

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Summer is grilling weather, right? And if you’re planning to cook on the grill or any time soon, you’ll need a side dish and you may not want to heat up the kitchen. With this collection of The BEST Slow Cooker Summer Side Dishes you can use the slow cooker to make a delicious summer side dish for a no-fuss meal!

There are tasty recipes here with beans, lentils, corn, quinoa, rice, potatoes, and vegetables. A few use frozen corn or other convenience foods that might help you out for veggies that aren’t quite in season yet. And all of these slow cooker summer side dishes are something that would taste great sharing the plate with something you’ve cooked on the grill!

Remember these tasty side dish ideas all summer long whenever you want to cook without heating up the house. And be sure to look after the photos for even more options for summer side dishes made in the crockpot. Happy summer everyone!

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Greek Lentil Casserole
from Kalyn’s Kitchen

Slow Cooker Corn Pudding
from The Kitchn

Slow Cooker Spicy Brown Rice and Black Bean Cheesy Bowl
from Kalyn’s Kitchen

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chipotle Baked Beans
from The Perfect Pantry

Slow Cooker Green Beans
from Six Sisters’ Stuff

Slow Cooker Cheesy Creamed Corn
from 365 Days of Slow Cooking

Slow Cooker Traditional Tejano Pinto Beans
from The Food Charlatan

Slow Cooker Rice Casserole with Green Chiles, Green Onions, and Cheese
from Kalyn’s Kitchen

Crockpot Creamy Herbed Fingerling Potatoes
from Slow Cooker Gourmet

Slow Cooker Quinoa Risotto
From 365 Days of Slow Cooking

Crockpot Corn on the Cob with Chile Lime Butter
from from Slow Cooker Gourmet

Slow Cooker Indian Spiced Lentils
from The Perfect Pantry

Crock Pot Parmesan Cream Corn
from Recipes that Crock

Slow Cooker Greek Rice with Red Bell Pepper, Feta, and Kalamata Olives
from Kalyn’s Kitchen

How to Make Cornbread in the Slow Cooker
from 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking

Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans
from Simply Recipes

Slow Cooker Ranch Potatoes
from Slow Cooker Gourmet

More Side Dishes in the CrockPot:

Crockpot Coconut Rice and Beans from 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking
Crock Pot Beefy Hearty Beans from Recipes that Crock
Slow Cooker Coconut Red Beans and Rice from A Year of Slow Cooking
Slow Cooker Salsa Rice from 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking
Slow Cooker Vegan Brown Rice Mexican Bowl from Kalyn’s Kitchen
Slow Cooker Lentil and Barley Pilaf from 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking
Slow Cooker Garlic Mushroom Quinoa from Simple Nourished Living
Slow Cooker Wild Rice Medley  from Coconut and Lime
Rudy’s Slow Cooker Creamed Corn from Barefeet in the Kitchen
Crock Pot German Potato Salad from Recipes that Crock
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Eggplant Salad from Apron Strings

More Ideas for Slow Cooker Summer Food:

The BEST Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Slow Cooker Summer Desserts with Fruit