Made with salt, evaporated milk, eggs, white bread, frozen spinach, bacon, cheese, red bell pepper, onion, cream of celery soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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.
Spinach & Bacon Breakfast Casserole
Jon's Blue Cheese Special Roast
Made with blue cheese, tri-tip roast, onion soup mix, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lamb In Dill Sauce
Made with potatoes, onion, salt, black pepper, dill weed, fresh dill, bay leaf, lamb stew meat, water
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Multi-Bean, Chickpea, Rice And Vegetable Soup
Made with ground cumin, ginger powder, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper, brown rice, yellow onions, oil, carrots, celery, bell pepper
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler
Made with rhubarb, strawberries, water, lemon juice, cornstarch, flour, sugar, baking powder
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Cranberry Beef Stew
Made with garlic, mushrooms, cranberries, dry bay leaf, beef round tip, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, black pepper, dried thyme, dry red wine
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Peach Blueberry Cobbler
Made with frozen peaches, blueberries, frozen blueberries, sugar, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, butter, heavy whipping cream
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
Made with ice cream, eggs, vanilla extract, non-stick cooking spray, cinnamon raisin swirl bread, sweetened condensed milk, water
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pepperoni Ziti Casserole
Made with ziti pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, mushroom stems and pieces, frozen chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Smoky Chipotle Chili
Made with chili powder, dried oregano, chipotle chili powder, cocoa powder, chuck steak, tomato paste, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, frozen corn kernels, diced tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cajun Chicken And Shrimp
Made with celery, onion, unsalted diced tomatoes, quick cooking tapioca, dried basil, tomatoes with green chilies, medium shrimp, frozen sliced okra, cooked long grain brown...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Butter Beans
Made with molasses, ground ginger, salt, onion, butter beans, bacon, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Five Cheeses And Macaroni
Made with Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, macaroni pasta, butter or margarine, flour, milk, dry mustard, cottage cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, Colby cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Cheese Sandwiches
Made with sandwich buns, Miracle Whip salad dressing, turkey, cheese, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Meatball Vegetable Soup
Made with pasta, black pepper, beef broth, frozen mixed vegetables, stewed tomatoes, frozen fully cooked meatballs, bay leaves
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Japanese Pepper Steak With Mushrooms
Made with steak, garlic, crushed, dried red pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, soy sauce, fresh minced ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Vegetarian Chow Mein
Made with bean sprouts, ground ginger, tofu, celery, carrots, green onions, water chestnuts, vegetable broth, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lancester County Pork And Sauerkraut With Caraway Seeds
A pork loin roast, seasoned and slow-cooked with caraway seeds and tangy sauerkraut, creates a dish that's both rich in flavor and easy to...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Asian Glazed Short Ribs
Made with water, cornstarch, apple cider vinegar, beef short ribs, apricot preserves, chili sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, onion soup mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Fricassee With Chive Dumplings
Made with thyme, pepper, skinless boneless chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, shortening, flour, baking powder, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pasta In Meaty Tomato Cream Sauce
Made with tagliatelle or fettuccine, heavy cream, fresh basil, dried basil, ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, tomato and basil pasta sauce, diced peeled...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Coffee Baked Beans
Made with instant coffee powder, pinto beans, dark red kidney beans, chili beans, onion, green bell pepper, ketchup, yellow mustard, liquid smoke hickory seasoning, light brown sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Broccoli Brunch Casserole
Made with cottage cheese, frozen chopped broccoli, salt, cheddar cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour, butter or margarine, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Caldo Xochitl Soup
Made with avocado, chicken stock, vermicelli pasta, vegetable oil, whole skinless boneless chicken breast, green chiles, salsa, tomato, green onions
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: under 30 minutes
Basque Lamb Stew
Made with onions, garlic, carrots, turnips, thyme, black pepper, rosemary, chicken stock, all-purpose flour
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Bread And Butter Apple Brown Betty
Bread and butter apple brown betty, a crock pot dessert blending spiced apples with butter-soaked bread. Perfectly warm and sweet, reminiscent of apple pie meets...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Pot Roasted Chicken And Vegetables
Made with cornstarch, salt and pepper, chicken, butter, olive oil, chicken broth, carrot, onion, garlic, tarragon
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Made with butter, cinnamon, apples, cranberries, brown sugar, rolled oats, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Zucchini Bread
Made with nutmeg, cinnamon, eggs, vegetable oil, zucchini, vanilla extract, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs
Made with ketchup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, black pepper, garlic salt, brown sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, cider vinegar
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Basic Cake
Made with eggs, ground nutmeg, sugar, butter, salt, cream of tartar, flour
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef and Pork Chili
Made with cheddar cheese, sour cream, beef round steak, pork shoulder steak, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, salsa, Mexican seasoning, green bell pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Black Bean and Corn Stuffed Peppers
Made with scallions, corn, plum tomatoes, cilantro, fresh parsley, dried parsley, fresh basil, dried basil
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef And Vegetable Stew
Made with dried parsley, Kitchen Bouquet, water, tomato soup, stew beef, celery, carrots, potatoes, onion, peas
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
Made with ripe olives, corn tortillas, garlic powder, tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste, black beans, corn, green chiles, cumin
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Caramel Rum Fondue
Made with rum extract, caramels, miniature marshmallows, whipping cream, rum
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Cabbage Taco Soup
Made with onion, cabbage, red kidney beans, ground turkey or beef, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning mix, sugar, dried parsley
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cabbage Soup With Beef, Pork, and Kielbasa
Made with cabbage, onions, bacon, beef, pork, kielbasa, red potatoes, apples, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Danish Apple Pudding
This dessert blends the sweetness of applesauce with graham cracker crunch, accented by cinnamon. Perfectly baked in a crock pot for a unique taste and texture.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Honey Mustard BBQ Short Ribs
Made with noodles, water, beef short ribs, Dijon mustard, garlic, black pepper, barbecue sauce, cornstarch
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Chicken Stew
Made with salt, red pepper flakes, sugar, zucchini, pearl onions, baby carrots, boneless skinless chicken thighs, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Beef And Pork Meatloaf
Made with soy sauce, ground beef, ground pork, egg, bread, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Rum Punch
Made with rum, sugar, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, apple cider, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, cranberry juice
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot Apple Tea
Made with orange slices, frozen apple juice concentrate, water, instant tea mix, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Lemon Yogurt Chicken
Made with poultry seasoning, lemon yogurt, lemon, garlic, roasting chicken
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lentil Spinach Soup
Made with tomato sauce, potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, granulated chicken or vegetable bouillon, bouillon, bay leaf
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Navy Bean Soup With Ham
Indulge in a bowl of slow cooked navy bean soup with ham - a delicious comfort food to warm you up from the inside out.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Potato And Mushroom Chowder
Made with carrots, onion, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, water, mushrooms, celery, potatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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