5 easy and delicious slow cooker sides to bring to a BBQ

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With 4th of July celebrations only weeks away and the summer heat already rearing its head, we have officially entered into the wondrous season of summer barbecues! While we couldn’t be more excited to enter into this convivial time of year, it’s always a bit of a hectic process deliberating over the perfect dish to contribute to a fantastic barbecue buffet. Perhaps not so surprisingly, your slow cooker is an ideal mate for summer barbecue sides. It makes sense when you think about it—after all, a slow cooker and a barbecue share the same ethos; a low and slow approach produces the most delectable foods imaginable!
Check out these 5 amazing slow cooker barbecue side dishes and see for yourself—
1. SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
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There's nothing quite like a fantastic fresh dip to add to a brilliant summer spread. This recipe for Spinach Artichoke dip from Home Cooking Memories is a vibrant alternative to store-bought salsa that is sure to be a massive hit at your next family get-together!
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2. CORNBREAD CASSEROLE
An exciting way to expertly harness all the wonderful flavors of summer, this playful recipe for Cornbread Casserole from Creole Contessa perfectly combines all of your favorite outdoor corn treats into one delectable bit. Enjoy the essence of corn on the cob and and home-baked cornbread with this amazingly simple slow cooker dish!
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3. HAWAIIAN BARBECUE BAKED BEANS
Baked beans are always a perfect companion to smokey barbecued meats, and this slow cooker recipe for Hawaiian Baked Beans from Carl's Bad Cravings is no exception. Packed with bright, bold flavors, and wonderfully refreshing, this whimsical take on classic baked beans is sure to have you inundated with recipe requests!
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4. MAC AND CHEESE
Perhaps the most obvious barbecue side dish on our list, this fabulous slow cooker Mac and Cheese recipe from Pip and Ebby is as delicious as Mac and Cheese gets! Incredibly simple to prepare, and unbelievable scrumptious—you would be well-advised to make an extra batch of this barbecue favorite!
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5. BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
While your slow cooker might not be any match to a barbecue when it comes to producing the crispy wings that you crave, you can still harness all of the mouthwatering flavors of spicy buffalo wings with this playful recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip from Gimme Some Oven. This delectable dip is sure to be the star of any barbecue spread, and is fantastic to serve with chips, carrots, or celery sticks.
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Stand out at your barbecues this year with these 5 amazing slow cooker side dishes, and be sure to SHARE them with your friends!
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