What happens when you mix ham, tater tots, and eggs? A glorious breakfast casserole that's irresistibly tasty and perfect for sharing - or not.
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.
Ham And Taters Breakfast Casserole
Butter Beef
Butter and beef make up two out of three ingredients you need for this dish, but the addition of onion soup adds a savory touch and makes the saucy beef a killer match for creamy mashed...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pepper Steak
This slow cooker pepper steak is the perfect weeknight meal Tender beef is simmered in a savory sauce with peppers, all in the slow cooker.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Irish Oatmeal
Sweet add-ins like cranberries and figs make these Irish oats better still, and making them overnight in the crockpot is best of all.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Fiesta Chicken With Rice And Beans
Made with taco seasoning mix, boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, rice, chicken broth, pinto beans
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Short Rib Tomato Sauce
Meaty short ribs sauteed with garlic and onions, deglazed with red wine, and slow cooked with tomato and basil make a mouthwateringly savory sauce for some very lucky pasta.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Fiesta Sausage With Pineapple
Grab a fork and get ready to enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite with this unique twist on dinner that blends savory sausage and sweet pineapple beautifully.
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
Sausage Pepper Sandwiches
Unleash the power of your crockpot with these sausage pepper sandwiches. They're a no-fuss, all-flavor kind of meal that brings a bit of Italian zest right to your doorstep -...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage And Egg Casserole
A great breakfast for house guests or holidays. Fix it the night before and in the morning breakfast is served!
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
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
Chicken Ratatouille Stew
Easiest ever veggie-packed, slow cooked chicken dish! Throw eggplant, tomato, and zucchini along with chicken and pasta sauce in the crockpot and sit back while it does all the...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Herbed Mushrooms
Mushrooms soak up the flavors that they cook in so slow cooking them in a herby, buttery mixture results in a delicious mushroom side dish!
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Low Fat Apple Butter
Made with ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, apples, apple juice
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Seafood Fondue
Creamy seafood fondue with lobster, shrimp, crab, and scallops. Melted cheese, savory spices, and crusty bread come together in this easy, one-pot wonder. Perfect for sharing (or not).
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Venison Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes may be simple, but that doesn't mean they need to be boring. This slow-cooker venison recipe has an arsenal of flavors like dijon, cumin, and chili powder for some...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Chicken And Noodles With Vegetables
It's borderline impossible to mess up a soup in the slow cooker, and easy is your friend when you're not feeling well. Plenty of veggies make the broth nice...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Harira (Moroccan Chickpea Soup)
A little taste of North African cuisine. This Moroccan chickpea soup seems all over the place with veggies, cinnamon and pasta but it all ties together beautifully, make...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Combine French bread cubes, white chocolate, egg substitute, and sweetened condensed milk in the slow cooker for a delicious bread pudding.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheddar Cheese Fondue
The perfect party dish. This simple cheesy fondue is easy to make and can be kept warm in your slow cooker, making it ideal for entertaining. Your guests will love it!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Minestrone Soup
Looking for a convenient and hearty soup? This easy minestrone combines chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, veggies, and Italian seasonings in a slow cooker, creating a delicous meal...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sausage Chili
Double the meat, double the flavor. Beef and sausage slow-cooked with kidney beans, tomatoes, and onion is a great way to beat the cold weather. Want to spice it up? Use chorizo instead...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
40 Clove Garlic Vampire Chicken
Made with French bread, garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, Italian parsley, black pepper, roasting or fryer chicken, celery
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Cacciatore With Red Wine Sauce
Mushroom and bell pepper packed cacciatore in the crockpot is a lifesaver. Rich from red wine and in a thickened sauce, this dish packs a lot of flavor into a...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Beer And Ketchup Meatballs
Simply seasoned meatballs are simmered in a beer and ketchup sauce in the crock pot until tender and saucy.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Enchiladas
Discover the ease of making delicious chicken enchiladas in a crock pot. This dish combines shredded chicken, corn tortillas, and a flavorful sauce, topped with melted Cheddar...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Sausage Pasta Sauce with Spaghetti
Made with Italian sausage, onions, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and herbs and seasonings. The slow cooker allows the flavors to develop into a delicious...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mom's Home-Style Bread Pudding
Made with raisins, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, bread
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
Bandito Chili Dogs
Chili dogs with a hint of Tex-Mex. Green chiles, cheese soup, and beanless chili are cooked in the crock pot with hot dogs. Serve on buns along with chopped onion, shredded cheese...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey Tenderloin And Wild Rice
Sliced turkey tenderloin on top of a seasoned mixture of wild rice and veggies slow-cooked with chicken broth and sherry. Delicious!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
Get ready for some comfort food. Made with tender shredded chicken, easy seasonings, and a simple slow-cooker technique, this shredded chicken sandwich recipe is perfect for...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole
Do you dream of waking up to a hot breakfast without having to lift a finger? That dream can be reality with the combo of a slow cooker and some smart timing.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
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
Cajun Sausage Soup
Made with salt and pepper, Cajun sausage, frozen black-eyed peas, water, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, green beans
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Navajo Beef & Chile Stew
Made with ground red pepper, salt, cumin, beef stew meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, green chiles, corn, dried oregano
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Leeks with potatoes, carrots, and onions slow-cooked with butter and finished with some evaporated milk for a creamy touch.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Cheese Enchilada Chowder
Made with Monterey jack cheese, milk, black beans, diced tomatoes, frozen whole kernel corn, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, enchilada sauce, cream of chicken soup
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
Round Steak Chili
It can be tough to stand out amongst other chili recipes, but using round steak instead of ground beef is a good way to do it.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
White Chili With Hominy, Black-Eyed Peas, White Beans and Corn
A hearty crock pot chili made with hominy, black eyed peas, great northern beans, white corn, chicken or turkey, green chiles, lots of...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
This slow cooked sweet potato lentil stew is a flavorful and nutritious dish packed with protein and veggies. Use vegetable broth to make it vegan-friendly.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef And Mushroom Goulash
If you're in the mood for something hearty and satisfying, this beef and mushroom goulash has got you covered. With a handful of ingredients, you can create a dish that's both...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Barbecued Turkey Cutlets
Add this to your list of go-to crockpot meals. Turkey breast slow-cooked with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Meatloaf
Prepare to rethink your meatloaf game with this turkey sensation. It's everything you love about the original with rich flavors and satisfying texture, just a bit lighter.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Wild Rice Chili
Made with chili powder, water, condensed beef broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, wild rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Sausage Jambalaya
Cooked in a crock pot, this savory jambalaya combines chicken, smoked sausage, Creole seasoning, veggies, and rice, creating a flavorful and hearty dish.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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