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Crock Pot Cooking

Collection of crock pot recipesDon't overlook the slow cooker as being just as valuable a kitchen tool as your stove or oven. While it's long been recognized as an ideal way to cook roasts and stews, it can do so much more - and we'll show you how. Our recipe collection will let you bake bread, fix breakfast, and even make a cake (in addition to all the tasty dinner and side dish recipes).



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slow cooker tips!

Crock pots are good energy savers

A properly working crock pot uses as about as much electricity and resources as a light bulb - making it more economical than using your stove! It also won't heat up your kitchen in the summer months.

popular crock pot recipes

Recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup
recipe:
Genevie
photo:
peter313
Chicken Tortilla Soup
5-star ratings for Chicken Tortilla Soup
This slow simmered tortilla soup isn't just delicious, it's also easy to make and forgiving if you want to adjust the ingredient quantities.

Recipe for Easter Ham
recipe:
Kori
photo:
CDKitchen
Easter Ham
5-star ratings for Easter Ham
Of course, being a crock pot recipe, the simplicity factor is one thing I love about it! I also really liked that it wasn't an overly sweet recipe. The pineapple and maple syrup balance out the saltiness...

Recipe for White Chicken Chili
recipe:
buckyt
photo:
Shwewt
White Chicken Chili
5-star ratings for White Chicken Chili
A savory delight! This slow cooked chili isn't just yummy, it's also a prize winner. It uses chicken thighs which stay more tender and moist than white meat chicken. It's a mild chili using only a small...

Recipe for All Day Macaroni and Cheese
recipe:
supersalad
photo:
CDKitchen
All Day Macaroni and Cheese
3-star ratings for All Day Macaroni and Cheese
The ultimate in macaroni and cheese. Elbow macaroni is mixed with evaporated milk and shredded cheddar. The result is a creamy delicious meal!

Recipe for Green Chili Pork
recipe:
supersalad
photo:
CDKitchen
Green Chili Pork
5-star ratings for Green Chili Pork
The pork was perfectly done! The flavors faded a bit with the long cooking time so I added more (cumin, oregano, etc) during the last 30 minutes or so of cooking (always a good practice to check the flavors...

Recipe for Spicy Chili
recipe:
KatherinesMOM
photo:
CDKitchen
Spicy Chili
5-star ratings for Spicy Chili
Finally, a "spicy" chili that's actually spicy! We absolutely loved this. It had a lot of heat and flavor. You can definitely tone down the spices if you prefer. The cook time in the crock pot was perfect...

Recipe for Shepherds Pie
recipe:
twbart72
photo:
Squidterm
Shepherds Pie
3-star ratings for Shepherds Pie
I cut this recipe in half and used hash brown potatoes instead of shredded or mashed. I think I would have preferred the mashed potatoes though for the texture. It's basically like cooking crock pot meatloaf...

Recipe for Pizza Soup
recipe:
supersalad
photo:
CDKitchen
Pizza Soup
5-star ratings for Pizza Soup
Easy and tasty! The pizza sauce gives it a real pizza flavor, along with all the usual pizza toppings mixed right in. -VALERIE

Recipe for Spicy Cajun Buffalo Wings
recipe:
rec.food.recipes skaytes
photo:
CDKitchen
Spicy Cajun Buffalo Wings
5-star ratings for Spicy Cajun Buffalo Wings
These are wonderfully spicy wings! I did one minor change, I put the wings under the broiler just before serving. You can brush the wings with the sauce while broiling as well. Loved these! -VALERIE

Recipe for Breakfast Everyone
recipe:
Suzanna, Iowa, USA
photo:
brentg
Breakfast Everyone
4-star ratings for Breakfast Everyone
This breakfast was a hit when I served it to a family gathering. I had to copy the recipe to give out to everyone. The only thing I would change is the cooking time. I put it on at 12:00 midnight and by...

Recipe for Parmesan Risotto
recipe:
Maye
photo:
CDKitchen
Parmesan Risotto
5-star ratings for Parmesan Risotto
A slow cooker version that yields creamy and delicious results

Recipe for Home-Style Tomato Juice
recipe:
supersalad
photo:
CDKitchen
Home-Style Tomato Juice
5-star ratings for Home-Style Tomato Juice
Simple recipe. Takes some patience and a little prep time, but if you've never had freshly-made tomato juice and like the stuff you buy in a can or jar, then you've never really had tomato juice! Great...

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Crockpot Recipe Categories
  • appetizers
    Your slow cooker can be a lifesaver when throwing a party. It's a great way to serve hot dips, chicken wings, appetizer meatballs, and so much more.
  • beverages
    Drinks in the crockpot? You bet! It's a great way to "mull" beverages like cider and wassail and make other warm drinks like hot cocoa or teas.
  • breads and baked goods
    Caramel rolls, banana bread, and bread from frozen dough, are just a few of the surprising recipes you can make in your crockpot.
  • breakfast and brunch
    What a great way to wake up, with breakfast already made! Tasty breakfast casseroles, overnight oatmeal, sausage and egg burritos, and even poached eggs.
  • crockpot basics
    Homemade barbecue sauce, apple butter, Coney Island hot dog sauce, strawberry preserves, and roasted garlic are just a few of the recipes you'll find in this section.
  • crockpot sides
    Serve up delicious slow cooker sides like country baked beans, wild rice pilaf, corn bread stuffing, cheesy broccoli rice casserole, or southern black eyed peas.
  • dinners and entrees
    Make family-favorite dinners like slow cooked pulled pork sandwiches, turkey and wild rice casserole, bbq short ribs, or curried chicken.
  • holiday recipes
    Serve up your holiday favorites slow cooker style! From Thanksgiving mashed potatoes to Easter ham to St. Patrick's Day corned beef brisket.
  • pasta dishes
    Many pasta sauces need to be simmered slowly for the flavors to meld, which means the crock is the perfect kitchen tool for the job.
  • slow cooked desserts
    Don't forget to save room for dessert! You can make sweet dishes like cherry cream cobbler, five-layer brownies, or chocolate bread pudding in your slow cooker.
  • soups and stews
    Navy bean soup, hearty beef stew with mushrooms, spicy chili, corn and potato chowder, chicken gumbo - these are the meals your crock pot was made for.



recipe of the week

Shrimp Creole

Recipe for Shrimp Creole
Submitted by:
supersalad
photo by:
CDKitchen
5-star ratings for Shrimp Creole
A simple yet delicious way to have seafood in the crock pot. It has all the traditional ingredients of authentic shrimp creole.

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savvy slow cooking

CDKitchen's slate of cooking experts have cooked up some delicious articles on crock pot cooking including tips, recipes, and some creative ways to use your slow cooker.

Converting Recipes For Slow Cooker Use
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Cup O' Joe In The Crockpot
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Mother's Day Brunch
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Rat Pack Supper Club
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Crockpot Camping
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Can You Spare a Rib For Father's Day?
When it comes to Father’s Day, we all know that grilling is not only an option, but a requirement. Barbecue has stood the test of time as the one of...

Eating Amish-Style
There are some classic food combinations that just go so well together: peanut butter and jelly; apple pie and ice cream; and chicken and corn. You might...

Mother's Day Gifts From The Slow Cooker
Mother’s Day falls this Sunday and it’s time to honor the woman who raised you. If you are still puzzled over the best way to make your mom feel special...

Foggier Than Split Pea Soup in the Slow Cooker
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The Fruits of Your Slow Cooker's Labor
Usually you pull out the slow cooker to make a savory dish. But have you ever thought of the possibilities when it comes to slow cooking with fruit? ...


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convert your favorite recipes

Crockpot
Oven Or Stovetop High Temp
300F
Low Temp
200F
15-30 minutes1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hrs4 - 8 hrs
35-45 minutes3 - 4 hrs6 - 10 hrs
50 minutes - 3 hours   4 - 6 hrs8 - 16 hrs



cooking times

crockpot cooking timesCrock pot cooking times listed with the recipes are guidelines - actual cooking times may vary based on the brand of crock pot, size, amount of liquid or food, ingredient temperatures, etc. Certain brands cook at a much higher temperature than others. Get to know your crock pot so you can adjust times accordingly.
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