Made with milk, red potatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, water, cream cheese
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.
Garlic Smashed Potatoes With Chive And Onion Cream Cheese
Tomato Beef Stroganoff
Made with sour cream, boneless chuck roast, egg noodles, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sliced fresh mushrooms, beef stroganoff seasoning mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Paprika With Dumplings
Made with eggs, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, onion, salt, black pepper, Hungarian paprika, chicken broth, sour cream, cornstarch or flour
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Osso Buco
Made with vegetable oil, onion, carrot, celery, tomato paste, white wine, chicken broth, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, bay leaves
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Stew With Shiitake Mushrooms
Made with dried marjoram, sugar, new potatoes, onions, baby carrots, fresh shiitake mushrooms, whole tomatoes, beef broth, flour, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Easy Caramel Rolls
Made with cinnamon, brown sugar, refrigerated biscuit dough, butter
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cuban Black Beans And Rice
Made with jalapeno pepper, dried black beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, diced tomatoes, water, olive oil, ground cumin
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pirate Stew
Made with salt, water, ground beef, onion, crushed tomatoes, white rice, potatoes, black beans, pinto beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Portuguese Garlic Chicken
Made with onion, garlic, tomatoes, ham, golden raisins, whole chicken, port wine, brandy, Dijon mustard, tomato paste
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
English Beef Pot Pie With Biscuit Topping
Made with beef round steak, flour, salt, pepper, carrots, potatoes, onion, tomatoes
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Black Eyed Peas
Made with salt & pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic salt, onion, bell pepper, celery, black eyed peas, diced tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Yankee Bean Soup
Made with dried navy beans, ham bone, ham cubes, onion, garlic, salt, bay leaf, black pepper, carrot, potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
White Cheddar Chicken Casserole
Made with stuffing mix, boneless skinless frozen chicken breasts, white cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Veal Roast
Made with white wine, flour, veal, oil, salt and pepper, carrots, onions, celery, water, butter
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken and Rice
Made with salt and pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken flavored rice mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Asian-Style Chicken And Rice Casserole
Made with almonds, rice, butter or margarine, chicken broth, cut-up cooked chicken, mushrooms, soy sauce, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
French Dressing Beef And Potato Stew
Made with mushrooms, petite peas, stew meat, potatoes, onions, green bell peppers, French salad dressing, red wine
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Meat Loaf
Made with taco sauce or salsa, ground beef, egg, taco sauce, corn chips, Mexican cheese, taco seasoning mix, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pizza Beans
Made with mozzarella cheese, dried rosemary, pinto beans, water, tomatoes, onion, red or green bell pepper, garlic, salt, dried oregano
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage And Kidney Bean Stew
Made with dried basil, dried oregano, kidney beans, Italian sausage, onion, green pepper, garlic, stewed sliced tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Spinach Crab Dip
Made with butter, onion, crab meat, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Three-Pepper Steak
Made with tomatoes, soy sauce, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, flank steak, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
No Peek Beef Tips and Mushroom Casserole
Made with tapioca, mushrooms, stew beef, onion soup mix, red wine, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheddar Spirals
Made with cheddar cheese, butter, spiral pasta, half-and-half, cheddar cheese soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chili with Beans and Corn
Made with ground cumin, chili powder, cannellini beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, green onions, tomato paste, jalapeno peppers
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Orange Pop Chicken
Made with soy sauce, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, orange soda
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Coconut Rice Pudding
Made with coconut, long-grain rice, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, raisins, egg yolks, limes, vanilla extract
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Ala Orange
Made with dried parsley, Russian salad dressing, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, onion, orange marmalade
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Savory Sweet Roast
Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, salt, oil, blade or chuck roast, onion, cream of mushroom soup, water, sugar, white vinegar
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Pork Adobada
Made with flour, tomato paste, ancho chilies, cider vinegar, onions, garlic, ground cumin, chicken stock, orange juice, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Flank Steak
Made with fresh cilantro, flank steak, tomatillos, baby corn, red onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, diced tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Salmon And Potato Casserole
Made with nutmeg, water, cream of mushroom soup, onion, potatoes, flour, salt and pepper, salmon
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Kosher Bean And Barley Soup
Made with kosher salt, carrots, water, lima or navy beans, onion, celery, garlic, corn or vegetable oil, beef or chicken broth, pearl barley
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mediterranean Lamb Chops
Made with hot cooked orzo or rice, fresh rosemary, balsamic vinegar, lamb loin chops, cooking oil, red onion, pasta sauce, cannellini beans, pitted kalamata olives, roasted red...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pork And Sweet Potatoes
Made with black pepper, dried parsley, cinnamon, brown sugar, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, sweet potatoes, pork tenderloin
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Pork Stew
Made with pork roast, tomatoes, olive oil, fennel seeds, red wine, dried orange peel, red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Vegetable Casserole
Looking for a cozy dinner idea? Try this creamy vegetable casserole filled with potatoes, carrots, and a rich, creamy sauce. Your crock pot does all the work.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Green Beans Portuguese Style
Made with black pepper, sugar, salt pork, green beans, tomatoes, beef bouillon, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hamburger Vegetable Alphabet Soup
Made with celery, beef broth, green bell pepper, dry onion soup mix, tomato sauce, barley, black pepper, fresh oregano, fresh basil, thyme
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Beef With Peppers
Made with beef broth, beef roast, sirloin tip or rump roast, Italian giardiniera, pepperoncini peppers, Italian salad dressing mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tuna Potato and Corn Chowder
Made with instant potato flakes, evaporated milk, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, water, dried dill weed, black pepper, frozen whole-kernel corn, cooked potatoes...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Habanero Cheese Dip
Made with cheddar cheese, Habanero peppers, American cheese, tomato, bacon, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Beef Tips And Bow Tie Pasta
Made with bow-tie pasta, cream of chicken soup, dried parsley, salt and pepper, onion, lean beef tips
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Jamaican Black-Eyed Peas
Made with dried black-eyed peas, onion, rice, allspice berries, brown sugar, garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Green Beans With Water Chestnuts
Made with black pepper, milk, green beans, French fried onion rings, Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, cream of chicken or mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Bites
Made with Monterey jack cheese, barbecue sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, onion, bell peppers, chicken broth, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chinese Chicken Hot Pot
Made with chicken broth, carrots, onion, celery, water chestnut, soy sauce, ginger root, garlic, red pepper flakes, boneless skinless chicken breasts
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Greek Beef Stew With Onions And Feta Cheese
Made with beef stew meat, onions, garlic, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar, bay leaf, feta cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken, Mushroom, Water Chestnut, and Broccoli Casserole
Made with salt, flour, chicken or turkey, mushrooms, water chestnuts, frozen chopped broccoli, onion, paprika, butter
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Marco Polo Short Ribs
Made with cornstarch, ground ginger, beef short ribs, tomato, beef broth, red wine, onion, horseradish, salt, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.