Cream cheese and a touch of sugar thrown into the crockpot turns some ordinary corn kernels into a warm, craveable side dish perfect for any occasion.
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.
Creamy Corn Casserole
Japanese Lamb
Made with boneless leg of lamb, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sherry, garlic, ground ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooked Baked Beans
If you're looking to impress dinner guests or just craving a hearty staple, slow-cooked baked beans are basic but brilliant. With layers of flavor from bacon to brown sugar...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes in the crock pot? Yes! Wrapped in foil, the potatoes are slowly baked and create gentle steam resulting in tender and fluffy baked potatoes.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Roast Loin of Pork Californy
Here's why this pork roast is so spot on, you hit it with the broiler to get that scrumptious browned outside, then move it over to the crockpot to slow-cook it until...
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Mexican-Style Pork Stew
This wonderful Mexican-style stew is made with boneless pork ribs are slow cooked with onions, tomatoes, hominy, chili powder, and oregano.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken with Bbq Sauce
Two ingredient recipes are pretty much the reason crockpots were invented. Chicken and barbecue sauce are literally all you need for this recipe
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Crock Pot Candy
This slow cooked candy is the perfect treat for any festive occasion. It's creamy, crunchy and oh-so-chocolaty! The combination of chocolate and peanuts create a unique sweet and salty...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Better Than Arby's Roast Beef Sandwiches
If you're a sucker for a good roast beef sandwich, ditch the drive-thru and grab your crockpot. Brown sugar and onion soup mix make for a crazy good roast.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Smoked Sausage Gumbo
Here's a no-nonsense approach to making a delicious smoked sausage gumbo with traditional ingredients. Gather your broth, spices, and veggies, and let the slow cooker work its...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pulled Pork Barbecue
Slow cooker pulled pork is so easy it's hardly fair. Pork shoulder in the crockpot with a tangy barbecue sauce makes a pulled pork great for sandwiches.
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
Creamy Chicken Soup
Made with evaporated milk, bay leaf, garlic salt, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, dried parsley, dried rosemary, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Bacon Corn Chowder
Just walk away and let the slow cooker do the work for this bowl of potato corn soup.
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
Cranberry BBQ Chicken
Made with onion soup mix, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cranberry sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Overnight Apple Oatmeal
Overnight oats are the best for stress-free mornings. Using a slow cooker changes the game a bit so you have a steaming hot breakfast first thing in the morning.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Peppery Red Onions
Slow-cooked red onions are borderline magical. How does so much flavor come from such a humble ingredient? You'll want to put these sweet and spicy onion slices on everything.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Chicken A La King
Serve this so-easy chicken a la king over rice or noodles. If you can't find the frozen pea blend simply substitute regular frozen peas and some chopped onions.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken
Great basic crockpot teriyaki recipe. The pineapple brings a sweet and savory dynamic to the table, and you can throw in all sorts of veggies like broccoli or snap peas if...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chuck Roast Barbecue
This chuck roast barbecue is a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. The beef is cooked slowly in the crock pot until it is tender and shredded, and then simmered in a flavorful...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Shredded Beef Sandwiches
This shredded beef recipe serves a large group but the leftovers freeze well if you're only serving a small crowd.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
All Day Saffron Rice
Slow cooking the saffron and rice ensures the full flavor of the saffron is infused in the rice. The result is perfectly tender grains of rice with a lovely yellow hue.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Dressing Pot Roast
Talk about easy crockpot shortcuts. Thanks to Italian dressing, this pot roast only needs three ingredients to slow cook itself to zesty, meaty perfection.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Moroccan Couscous Stew
This Moroccan crockpot recipe will *squash* your old go-to slow cooker stew. Along with chickpeas, carrots, and couscous (and squash of course), some cinnamon and cayenne help...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Bananas Foster
Get the delicious flavor of bananas foster without the flambe! Bananas are slow cooked in a sweet rum sauce and then served over pound cake with a dollop of ice cream.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy, Cheesy, Broccoli Casserole
Want to get more greens in your dinner? This creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole will have you craving the nutritious, cruciferous veggie.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
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
Traditional Style Coq Au Vin
Made with chicken stock, bacon, chicken, pearl onions, cremini or baby portabella mushrooms, garlic, salt, black pepper, thyme, bay leaf
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Barbecue Beef and Pork
Beef and pork simmered with brown sugar, vinegar, and chili powder make a sweet and tangy sandwich filling, and hopefully some leftovers too.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Dump Lemon And Garlic Chicken
Throw some chicken thighs into a bag with oil, garlic and lemon and freeze it until you need it, then just thaw it overnight and leave it in the crockpot all day with no...
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
Couldn't Be Easier Beef Stew And Vegetables
This hearty crock pot beef stew is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner and can be made in just a few simple steps, using convenient staples such as frozen...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes don't get much easier than this. Ready in as little as an hour but also can simmer all day if desired.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken And Angel Hair Pasta
Chicken and mushrooms are slow cooked in an onion soup sauce. Sour cream and cooked pasta are stirred in, making a creamy and flavorful dinner with little effort.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Acorn Squash Soup
Made with carrots, onion, chicken broth, water, margarine, all-purpose flour, dry sherry, salt, black pepper, paprika
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
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
Shredded Beef Tacos
Mix taco seasoning, onions and water in the crock pot and watch magic happen to your roast. Serve the tender pulled meat in a warm tortilla with salsa and your favorite toppings.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crock o' Breakfast
Wake up to a delicious breakfast with this overnight slow cooker recipe. The layered ingredients can be changed to suit your tastes (try sausage instead of ham, for instance).
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy All-Day French Onion Soup
Made with swiss cheese, onions, beef broth, butter, sugar, olive oil, flour, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooked Vietnamese Pork
This sweet and savory dish with deep flavors from rich caramel, fish sauce, garlic and shallots cooks up to perfection in a slow cooker and goes beautifully with rice.
Method: stovetop, 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
Boneless Chicken Cacciatore
Weeknight dinners don't have to be a hassle. This crock pot chicken cacciatore keeps things easy with a quick prep and the promise of a rich, savory dish that pairs nicely...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
All-Day Chicken With Mushroom Gravy
Chicken is slow cooked all day in a mushroom and white wine sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Fresh Manhattan Clam Chowder
Manhattan clam chowder is made with a tomato-based broth instead of the creamy, New England version. It's savory and a little spicy. And all kinds of delicious!
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Corn Bread
A plate of barbecue just isn't complete without a piece of cornbread, lending some sweetness and soaking up all the extra saucy goodness. This batch is cooked up in a crockpot, so it's easy...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Boiled Peanuts
When it comes to boiled peanuts, southerners know how to do it right. These salty snacks are perfect for road trips, picnics, or simply enjoying on a lazy afternoon.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lemon Rosemary Bread
This crock pot baked bread has a light lemon and rosemary flavor. Delicious toasted or untoasted.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Samuel Adams Green Chile Stew
A hearty slow cooked stew made with beef, potatoes, green chiles, beef stock, seasonings, and beer.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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