Wake up to a delicious breakfast with this simple and versatile crock pot egg casserole.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
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.
Make-Ahead Egg Casserole
Green Chili Pork
Pork cubes are browned and slow cooked with onion, cumin, oregano, green chiles, tomatoes and garlic.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Barbecue Spoon Burgers (Sloppy Joes)
No more sub-par sloppy Joes. This "spoon burger" mix upgrades basic beef with a thick and pungent barbecue sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mushroom Wild Rice
Mushrooms and a combination of brown and wild rice are slow cooked in a rich broth made from beef consomme and French onion soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheesy Shrimp Pasta
The creamy cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the shrimp adds a nice touch of protein in this tangy crock pot recipe.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Chicken Lasagna Florentine
Cream of chicken soup provides an awesome shortcut for a rich pasta dish that doesn't require an oven. Cheesy and easy.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Rump Roast And Vegetables
Tough to go wrong with classic flavors. Beef, carrots and potatoes spiced with thyme and Worcestershire make up this classic roast plate.
Method: crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Meatballs And Baked Beans
Porcupine-style meatballs (ground beef mixed with rice) are slow cooked in a dressed up baked bean sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Sloppy Joes
Change up your sloppy joes with this chicken-based crock pot recipe. These joes are tender and tangy and are sure to be a hit.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Home-Style Tomato Juice
Nothing beats fresh, homemade tomato juice. The crock pot gently cooks the tomatoes, releasing all the juices. A great way to use up a bumper crop of tomatoes too!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Meatballs And Gravy
Perfectly seasoned and topped with a rich and creamy gravy, these turkey-beef meatballs are a delicious and healthy twist on a classic comfort food.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef Sandwich Au Coke
This distinctive recipe calls for pot roast slow-cooked with a surprising mix of cola, ketchup, and onion soup mix. Once the meat is tender, it's shredded and served on warm...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Meat-And-Potato Lovers' Simple Beef Stew
Meat and potatoes, anyone? This easy beef stew is a one-pot wonder that brings family together for a delicious meal without the hassle.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Chicken Ramen Casserole
Made with skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, frozen mixed vegetables, butter, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, onion powder, ramen...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy Cajun Gumbo
There's just no substitute for good gumbo! Chicken, shrimp and sausage come together with onions and bell pepper that provide classic Cajun veggie flavors.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Short Ribs
Short ribs are slow cooked with Mexican-style flavors. An easy fix-and-forget recipe.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Easiest Pork And Sauerkraut Ever
If you're looking to put dinner on autopilot, this pork and sauerkraut recipe is what you need. Just a couple of ingredients combine to create a genuinely satisfying...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Beef Shanks
There's something magical about a slow-cooked meal after a long day, and these easy beef shanks do exactly that, transforming meat and some pantry staples into a comforting creation.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Fiesta Sausage With Pineapple
Made with onion, bell pepper, kielbasa or smoked sausage, pineapple juice, lemon juice, cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, pineapple chunks
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Basic Navy Bean Soup
Navy beans and ham go together like mac n' cheese, gin and tonic, or this recipe and your kitchen. Starting with a bone-in hock adds tremendous savory flavor to the broth.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Shredded Beef Fajitas
Tough flank steak turns into tender fajita meat when it's slow cooked in the crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Polenta
Cornmeal and butter with a touch of paprika and cayenne churns out a polenta that can be served warm and creamy or cooled in slices and browned.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Stew With Dumplings
Looking for a no-fuss dinner option? This beef stew with dumplings is just the ticket, with everything coming together in one pot for a tasty and filling meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Veal And Peppers
This simple crock pot meal brings out the best of veal, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Cooked in a savory tomato-based mixture, it's an effortless yet flavorful meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pot-Roasted Rabbit
Try a rabbit pot roast for an extra rich alternative to the usual pot roast. Onions and rabbit go in the slow cooker along with some seasonings.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Greek Shrimp
A slow cooker version of the classic Greek dish, shrimp saganaki. Serve it with bread for sopping up the delicious sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mashed Turnips And Potatoes
Turnips add a little extra flavor to the potatoes in this easy crock pot dish. The end result is a creamy, flavorful mashed potato dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Spaghetti
This creamy, cheesy chicken spaghetti can be made in the crock pot or baked in the oven.
Method: stovetop, oven, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Country Pork Stew
This slow-cooker stew is one of those recipes that's pretty darn tough to mess up. As long as your pork and veggies have all day to cook 'til tender, you'll be alright.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Homemade Chili
A simple chili recipe made with ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, and topped with cheddar cheese.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Rosemary And Garlic Leg Of Lamb
This recipe combines the wonderful flavors of rosemary and garlic with succulent lamb for a mouthwatering slow cooker dish that is incredibly easy to make.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions
The sausage, peppers, and onions are cooked in a slow cooker, making it easy and convenient. Serve the sausages and veggies on soft hoagie buns or slice the sausages...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pork Roast and Sauerkraut In Beer
Made with beer, soy sauce, pork roast, garlic pepper, sauerkraut
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
German Potato Soup With Sausage And Sauerkraut
Hearty and filling, and perfect for a cold winter day. Just throw all the ingredients into a slow cooker and let it do its thing. You'll have a delicious...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
This recipe for sweet and sour meatballs is one example of how you can whip up something tasty with minimal effort in no time flat simply by starting with some pre-cooked...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Peach Butter
This easy-to-follow recipe combines pureed fresh peaches, sugar, and aromatic spices, slow-cooked in a crock pot to a perfect buttery consistency.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Barbecued Boneless Beef Ribs
Beef ribs are slowly cooked in a homemade barbecue sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Firehouse Chili
Chili night just got an upgrade, courtesy of the firehouse. It's the kind of meal that says, "I'm here to extinguish your hunger."
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Spinach Souffle
Say hello to your new favorite spinach dish. This souffle mixes cheddar, cream cheese, and spices, all easily cooked in your crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Boeuf (Beef) Bourguignon
A classic French beef bourguignon recipe made simple in the crock pot.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Adzuki Bean Soup
A combination of cilantro, ginger and cumin brings plenty of flavor to this soup chock full of beans, carrots, and onion.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mile-High Shredded Beef Sandwiches
Ditch the deli line and whip up these mile-high shredded beef sandwiches. Packed with flavor and piled high on a roll, they're a DIY project with delicious dividends.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Colonial Hot Buttered Rum
A classic holiday drink made in the crock pot. This version of hot buttered rum is made with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, rum, and topped with whipped...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
10 Hour Beef Stroganoff
Spend your day doing anything but cooking. This 10-hour beef stroganoff cooks itself in the crock pot, blending beef, creamy soups, and sour cream into a delicious meal served...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Peach Pork Tenderloin
You know how sometimes one great ingredient can lift a whole dish up? That's what's going on with this tenderloin. Peach preserves with a touch of Dijon give pork tenderloin a...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pork Tenderloin with Apples
This recipe just gets everything right. Tenderloin is the perfect cut of pork for a long simmer in the crockpot, and the fruity combination of apples and balsamic adds a...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
8 Can Soup
A great meal for a last minute dinner idea, just keep the canned goods on hand. Simply add browned ground beef and you can vary the other ingredients to suit your tastes.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Kentucky Burgoo
This hearty slow cooker stew is made with a combination of beef, pork, and chicken.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Shrimp Newburg
A creamy and flavorful shrimp dish served over rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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