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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 300FLow Temp 200F
15-30 minutes1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours4 - 8 hours
35-45 minutes3 - 4 hours6 - 10 hours
50 minutes - 3 hours 4 - 6 hours8 - 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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recipe for chicken nachos

Chicken Nachos

Made with guacamole, tortilla chips, chicken breasts, picante sauce, monterey jack cheese, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chili dogs

Chili Dogs

Made with buns or rolls, Cheddar cheese, chili powder, frankfurters, onion, chili with beans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cocktail meatballs

Cocktail Meatballs

Made with brown sugar, ketchup, ground beef, evaporated milk, dry onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for creamy broccoli chicken

Creamy Broccoli Chicken

Made with black pepper, cream of broccoli soup, boneless breasts of chicken, milk, frozen broccoli, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creole zucchini

Creole Zucchini

Made with parsley, butter, zucchini, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for curried carrot bisque

Curried Carrot Bisque

Made with milk or light cream, chicken broth, carrots, onion, apple, curry powder, garlic, ground coriander, allspice, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for curried pumpkin soup

Curried Pumpkin Soup

Made with milk, curry powder, water, bacon, pumpkin puree, potato, tomatoes, onions, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dill turkey breast

Dill Turkey Breast

Made with sour cream, boneless breast of turkey, salt, black pepper, dill weed, water, vinegar, flour

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for double squash bake

Double Squash Bake

Made with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, zucchini, summer squash, salt, black pepper, garlic salt, butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for creamy vegetable soup

Creamy Vegetable Soup

Made with onion, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, zucchini, butter, garlic, vegetable or chicken broth, creamed corn, celery seed, ground cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for firecracker mix

Firecracker Mix

Made with pretzel sticks, corn cereal squares, popped popcorn, Worcestershire sauce, margarine or butter, brown sugar, salt, cayenne

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for danish apple pudding

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

recipe for dump sticky chicken

Dump Sticky Chicken

Made with chicken, oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, ketchup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dump teriyaki chicken

Dump Teriyaki Chicken

Made with chicken, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine, cider vinegar, brown sugar, ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for french dressing beef and potato stew

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

recipe for fruit soup

Fruit Soup

Made with water, ground ginger, cinnamon stick, dried mixed fruit, raisins, pineapple chunks, Granny Smith apple, cranberry cocktail, lemon juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for foolproof white rice

Foolproof White Rice

If you've ever battled with sticky rice or tricky cooking times, this recipe is your new best friend. Effortless and reliable, it brings perfect results with minimal fuss.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for harvest vegetable and rice soup

Harvest Vegetable and Rice Soup

Made with salt and pepper, dried marjoram, cabbage, vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, carrot, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, green onions, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef and hominy casserole

Beef And Hominy Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, hominy, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, green bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, taco sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for horseradish pot roast

Horseradish Pot Roast

Made with garlic, boneless chuck roast, vegetable oil, carrots, celery, onion, dry red wine, salt and pepper, thyme

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for hot crab dip

Hot Crab Dip

Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, cream cheese, milk, crabmeat, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for honey mustard bbq short ribs

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

recipe for hot mexican dip

Hot Mexican Dip

Made with tomatoes, hot ground sausage, ground beef, Velveeta cheese, Velveeta Mexican cheese, picante sauce

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for italian tortellini stew

Italian Tortellini Stew

Made with cheese-filled tortellini, black pepper, salt, onion, zucchini, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Great Northern beans, dried basil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for italian fondue

Italian Fondue

Made with dry red wine, cornstarch, sharp Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, mozzarella cheese, ground beef

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for italian ground turkey sandwiches

Italian Ground Turkey Sandwiches

Made with mozzarella cheese, French rolls, ground turkey, onion, garlic, spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, ripe olives

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for italian beef and pork meatloaf

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

recipe for holiday cider

Holiday Cider

Made with oranges, ground nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, apple cider, brown sugar, lemonade concentrate, orange juice concentrate, whole cloves, whole allspice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot apple tea

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


recipe for knockwurst casserole

Knockwurst Casserole

Made with Swiss cheese, black pepper, knockwurst, onion, egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, milk

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kielbasa in spaghetti sauce

Kielbasa In Spaghetti Sauce

Made with spaghetti sauce, kielbasa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon wrapped lamb chops

Bacon Wrapped Lamb Chops

Made with lamb chops, potatoes, carrots, dried rosemary, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lamb turnip stew

Lamb Turnip Stew

Made with beef stock, carrots, turnips, frozen small onions, mushrooms, lamb shoulder, vegetable oil, flour, ketchup or chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemon garlic chicken

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Made with parsley, chicken bouillon, chicken breasts, oregano, seasoned salt, black pepper, butter or margarine, water, lemon juice, garlic

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemon yogurt chicken

Lemon Yogurt Chicken

Made with poultry seasoning, lemon yogurt, lemon, garlic, roasting chicken

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lemon-herb turkey breast

Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast

Made with salt and pepper, garlic, turkey breast, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, white wine, dried rosemary, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lentil tortellini soup

Lentil Tortellini Soup

Made with water, dry lentils, carrots, onion, cooked ham or Canadian-style bacon, garlic, fresh basil, fresh thyme, black pepper, chicken or vegetable broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mascarpone cheesecake with blackberry sauce

Mascarpone Cheesecake with Blackberry Sauce

Made with vanilla extract, eggs, amaretti cookies, graham cracker crumbs, flaked coconut, butter, cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for creamy ranch mashed potatoes

Creamy Ranch Mashed Potatoes

Made with potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, Ranch salad dressing mix, dried parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexicali rice

Mexicali Rice

Made with cumin, lime juice, whole kernel corn, black beans, diced green chilies, onion, red bell pepper, converted white rice, water, frozen orange juice concentrate

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican red beans

Mexican Red Beans

Made with salt pork or bacon, salt, crushed red pepper, ground cumin, dried red beans, water, onion, diced tomatoes, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for combo beef and turkey meatball sandwiches

Combo Beef And Turkey Meatball Sandwiches

Made with garlic, garlic powder, onion, ground beef, ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meatloaf with sour cream mushroom sauce

Meatloaf With Sour Cream Mushroom Sauce

Made with ground pork, ground beef, sour cream & onion dip, bread crumbs, celery, onion, pimiento, dried dillweed, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for oklahoma steak soup

Oklahoma Steak Soup

Made with butter, beef bouillon granules, sirloin steak, water, onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, black pepper, frozen mixed vegetables

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for old fashioned vegetable soup

Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup

Made with turnips, beef short ribs, water, tomatoes, salt, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pepperoni pizza dip

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Made with dippers, cream cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce, green onions, red bell pepper, ripe olives, mozzarella cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pineapple pork loin

Pineapple Pork Loin

Made with cinnamon, boneless pork loin roast, flour, margarine, onions, crushed pineapple, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, green and/or red bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for peach dump dessert

Peach Dump Dessert

Made with butter, white cake mix, sliced frozen peaches, cornstarch, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for peanut butter & hot fudge pudding cake

Peanut Butter & Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Made with water, all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, peanut butter, sugar, cocoa powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for porketta with potatoes

Porketta With Potatoes

Made with chicken broth, boneless pork loin roast, black pepper, salt, sweet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, fennel seed, dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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