This recipe uses ricotta cheese which gives it a richer and more dense consistency, perfect for heartier dippers like Italian bread slices.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crock Pot Cooking
Don'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.
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Pro Tip:
The crock pot should be filled 2/3rds full when cooking for best results. Scale recipes up or down to fit your size crock pot.
Crock Pot 101
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! Also, it won't heat up your kitchen in the summer months.
crock pot cooking time conversion chart
Crockpot | ||
Oven Or Stovetop | High Temp 300F | Low Temp 200F |
15-30 minutes | 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours | 4 - 8 hours |
35-45 minutes | 3 - 4 hours | 6 - 10 hours |
50 minutes - 3 hours | 4 - 6 hours | 8 - 16 hours |
Cooking Times
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, how full your crock pot is, how dense the ingredients are, and the temperature of the foods when you add them.
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Pozole
Slow cooker pozole is a delicious Mexican stew that is made with chicken, pork, and hominy. This hearty dish is perfect for an evening when you are in need of some comfort food.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow & Spicy Chili
Made with mushrooms, salsa, green bell peppers, celery, tomato juice, tomato paste, salt, sugar, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Stuffed Lamb Shoulder
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, carrots, lamb shoulder, bulk sausage, parsley, oregano or marjoram, garlic, onion, celery
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Red Wine Cranberry Sauce
Souse up your cranberry sauce this holiday season. Red wine enhances the flavor of the cranberries in ways you won't believe!
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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Low Fat Apple Butter
Made with ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, apples, apple juice
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Cranberry Drink
Made with cinnamon sticks, sugar, whole cloves, orange, cranberry juice cocktail, apple cider
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Mulled Wine
Red wine infused with warming cinnamon and cloves and topped off with a bright slice of lemon makes a magnificent mug for those chilly winter evenings.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
North Woods Wild Rice Soup
This is the definition of a hearty soup. Thanks to the wild rice and turkey it's truly a meal in a bowl, not to mention an outstanding way to use up some Thanksgiving...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Mulled Cider
'Tis the season to serve this delicious aromatic drink that warms the soul and fills the air with sweet apples and spiced tones.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pork And Cashews
Strips of pork are slow cooked in a soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic mixture in the crock pot. The pork turns out wonderfully tender and flavorful.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slowcooked Mashed Potatoes
The crockpot comes to the rescue, along with an electric mixer to whip up creamy, buttery potatoes in a snap.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Very Sage Stuffing
The two keys to this scrumptious recipe are using cornbread for moisture and fresh sage for maximum herby flavor.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Cranberry Toddy
With a crockpot of hot toddy not only do you have a tasty beverage on hand, you'll also infuse your whole house with a sweet, spiced aroma.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Pineapple Stuffing
Made with eggs, butter or margarine, sugar, crushed pineapple, evaporated milk, cornbread stuffing crumbs
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Husband's Chili
Made with ground beef, beef stew, red kidney beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato soup, water, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Vegetable Short Rib Soup
Made with peppercorns, salt, beef broth, short ribs or oxtails, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Shank Soup
Beef shank soup is the kind of dish that smells amazing as it cooks and tastes even better when served. Grab your ingredients and let's whip up some home-cooked happiness.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken
Made with black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, lemon juice
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Polish Chop Suey
Made with noodles, Polish sausage, onion, sauerkraut, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, water
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spanish Beer And Olive Chicken
Made with olives, boneless skinless chicken, salt and pepper, tomato paste, beer
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Home-Style Beef Cubes
Made with water, flour, salt, black pepper, London broil, onions, mushrooms, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage Cacciatore
Made with pasta sauce, rosemary, tomato, marsala wine, Italian sausage, garlic, onion, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, mushrooms
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Normandy
Made with chicken, butter, brandy or cognac, onion, salt, black pepper, basil, garlic, apples, apple juice
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Seafood Linguine
A seafood pasta dish that's almost too easy. Seafood Linguine cooked in a crock pot with shrimp, scallops, and mussels for a deliciously simple dinner.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Pulled Pork With Black-Eyed Peas
Balance smoky and savory with this pulled pork paired with black-eyed peas. Both comforting and rich, this recipe delivers classic southern flavors in a slow cooked...
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Dog Baked Beans
Serve up a warm, satisfying side dish with these crock-pot hot dog baked beans. Featuring baked beans, sliced hot dogs, and a sweet molasses and BBQ sauce, it's perfect for your...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Potato And Spinach Soup With Gouda
Made with Yukon Gold potatoes, chicken broth, water, red onion, baby spinach, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, Gouda cheese, evaporated milk
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
5 Bean Soup
Made with red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans, lima beans, cut green beans, beef broth, beer, chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey With Vegetables
Made with salt and pepper, chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, turkey breast
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Tips and Noodles
Made with egg noodles, water, round steak or venison, flour, oil, salt and pepper, cream of mushroom soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Golden Mushroom Chicken
The creamy golden mushroom soup and the flavorful Italian salad dressing come together to create a delicious sauce that complements the slow cooked chicken perfectly.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Stewed Prunes
Made with vanilla extract, lemon rind, water, dried prunes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Broccoli Potato Casserole
Made with saltine crackers, frozen broccoli spears, cream of celery soup, sharp Cheddar cheese, green onion, potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheesy Tater Tot Soup
Made with Parmesan cheese, process cheese product, frozen mixed vegetables, frozen tater tots, vegetable, beef or chicken broth, water, onion, celery, seasoned salt and black...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Yellow Eye Beans
Made with margarine, onion, yellow eye beans, sugar, salt, ginger, dry mustard, thyme, molasses
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Salmon Loaf
Made with salmon, eggs, stuffing croutons, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, dry mustard
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hamburger Soup with Barley
Made with beef broth, black pepper, salt, ground beef, onion, celery, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, barley
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Prairie Land Pot Roast
Made with parsley, carrots, boneless beef chuck roast, salt, black pepper, Catalina dressing, onions, potatoes
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ham, Bean, And Cabbage Soup
Made with black pepper, dried parsley, ham, cabbage, onion, carrots, celery, water, navy beans
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Ham And Taters Breakfast Casserole
Made with salt and pepper, milk, frozen tater tots, ham, onion, green bell pepper, Cheddar cheese, eggs
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Meatball And Potato Hash
Made with garlic pepper, Dijon mustard, milk, frozen hash browns, frozen meatballs, green bell pepper, onion, cream cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
BLT Dip
Craving a blend of classic flavors in dip form? This BLT masterpiece takes all the best things about the quintessential sandwich and serves it in a bowl.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Velveeta Salsa Dip
Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Chicken-Tortilla Casserole
Made with Cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, green chili salsa, corn tortillas, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheesy Veggie And Rice Casserole
Made with butter, water, milk, instant white rice, onion, Cheez Whiz, frozen California-blend vegetables, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Stuffed Flank Steak
Made with green onions, dry red wine, brown gravy mix, stuffing, mushrooms, butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, flank steak, salad oil
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Steak San Marco
Made with wine vinegar, canola oil, garlic powder, stewing meat, dry onion soup mix, tomatoes, dried oregano
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Tips With Red Wine Gravy
Slow-cook your way to a comforting dish with beef tips in a savory red wine and golden mushroom gravy, served over rice or wide egg noodles for a hearty meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage And Apples
Made with water, acorn squash, salt, sausage meat, onion, apples, oregano
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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