Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

A slow cooker is one of the most beloved appliances on the market. Make the most of yours with this library of slow-cooker recipes, techniques, buying guides and more.

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    Tomato Apple Chutney

    During the fall and winter, I love to make different kinds of chutney to give as hostess gifts. Cook this...


    Greek Shrimp Canapes

    Greek shrimp canapes make an eye-catching contribution to a party spread, with spirals of shrimp nestled in cream cheese piped...


    Enchilada Meatballs

    Enchilada meatballs are a twist on the usual potluck dish, with cornbread and taco seasoning delivering Tex-Mex flavor and feel....


    31 Slow Cooker Potluck Sandwiches That AREN’T Sloppy Joes!

    We can't guarantee these potluck sandwiches won't be sloppy but we CAN tell you they're delicious!


    47 Impressive Slow Cooker Recipes to Wow Your Guests

    Who says the best slow cooker recipes have to be ordinary? Your Crockpot can turn out gorgeous meals for any...


    19 Halloween Slow-Cooker Recipes

    Our Halloween slow-cooker recipes make the night easier with set-it-and-forget-it dinners like pumpkin chili, hearty stews and tender, pulled meats.


    94 Best Slow Cooker Recipes

    Our highest-rated and most-loved slow cooker recipes.


    Cheeseburger Dip

    Our cozy, creamy, comforting cheeseburger dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer. A slow cooker keeps things simple for you!

    Chili Mac and Cheese

    This chili mac and cheese combines hearty, spicy chili with mac and cheese. It's a comfort food mashup!


    Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos

    I wanted to try a different take on taco night and decided on a barbecue theme. Even my father enjoyed...


    Cherry Upside-Down Bread Pudding

    I've always loved bread pudding, and I enjoy fixing this for my family on a chilly day. You could use...


    Cinnamon Roll Casserole

    Because we love cinnamon rolls, I created a slow-cooker recipe to have as a weekend breakfast or brunch. This cinnamon...


    Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal

    I absolutely love this slow-cooked oatmeal. The steel-cut oats have so much flavor and texture. My family sprinkles toasted pecans...


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers

    Use up leftovers and clean out the fridge by making these super simple and tasty stuffed peppers! This is an...


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    38 Easy Slow-Cooker Dessert Recipes

    These slow-cooker desserts deliver homemade sweet treats with almost no effort.


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    38 Ground Beef Recipes to Make in Your Slow Cooker

    Serve up a satisfying supper with one of these cozy ground beef Crockpot recipes. With everything from lasagna to meat...


    22 Recipes to Make in a 1-1/2-Quart Slow Cooker

    This small slow cooker size is perfect for whipping up dips, spreads, two-person meals and much more.

    53 Recipes to Make in a 3-Quart Slow Cooker

    Whether you're hungry for stew or sandwiches, these 3-quart slow cooker recipes will feed your cravings.


    53 Recipes to Make in a 4-Quart Slow Cooker

    It's time to put that 4-quart slow cooker to work!


    46 Recipes to Make in a 6-Quart Slow Cooker

    These yummy recipes were designed with a 6-quart slow cooker in mind.


    54 Recipes to Make in a 5-Quart Slow Cooker

    Hungry for an easy recipe? Whip up one of these dishes that was designed with your 5-quart slow cooker in...


    Ree Drummond Loves to Make These 10 Slow Cooker Meals

    We've pulled together a tasty collection of slow cooker meals, all inspired by the Pioneer Woman herself!


    Slow-Cooker Cubano Sandwiches

    This recipe came about because I didn't have pepperoncini for my usual Italian pork recipe so I used pickles instead....

    General Tso’s Stew

    I love Asian food and wanted a chili-like soup with the distinctive flavors of General Tso’s chicken. The slow cooker...


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    Country Captain Chicken

    Country captain chicken is both sweet and savory, making it a unique but delicious dish. The recipe is also highly...


    Easy Slow-Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja

    When discussing various methods of cooking ropas, a friend of mine told me her sister adds apple juice. I thought...


    Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine

    Pomegranate, pear and orange go together so well that I decided to use them to prepare a Middle Eastern-themed tagine...


    Country French Pork with Prunes and Apples

    The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy slow-cooked pork taste like a hearty...


    Za’atar Chicken

    It's hard to find a dinner that both my husband and kids will enjoy—and even harder to find one that's...