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
Recipes by Cooking Method
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Creamy Slow Cooker Corn Casserole
Bacon and Cheese Sandwich
Buttered bread, melty American cheese, and meaty bacon bring a tasty upgrade to a classic grilled cheese sandwich. Make on your George Foreman grill or in a skillet.
Method: indoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf
Made with breadcrumbs, yellow onions, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, tomato paste, ground turkey
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos
Slow-cooked tomato, onion, and ham mixed with Monterey jack and cheddar is a marvelous mix for early morning tortillas.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
100% Whole Wheat No Oil Bread Machine Pizza Crust
Your whole wheat baked pizzas topped with mushrooms, peppers, onions, or other veggies of choice will be a far cry from greasy delivery slices.
Method: bread machine, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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Slow Cooker Christmas Wassail
A citrus wassail with light spice flavors. It's made with apple cider, pineapple juice, orange juice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Yankee Beans
Made with onion, bacon, garlic, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, maple syrup, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, ham bone
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Microwave Brownies
Want brownies in a jiffy? This microwave version cuts down the baking time without cutting down the rich chocolatey flavor you know you're craving.
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basic Slow Cooker Meatloaf
The low heat of the slowcooker is the key to keeping this ultra-simple meatloaf ultra-moist. Ketchup is the classic topping, but it's easy to add in a couple dashes of hot...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Sloppy Jane Sandwiches
The sloppy Jane is lesser known, but no less of a party favorite. Hot dogs, slow-cooked with baked beans and chili sauce make up the sloppy favorite of those who pick...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Slow Cooker Brownie Mix Brownies
Crock pot brownies made from brownie mix are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without heating up your kitchen! These delicious treats are easy to make...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker 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
Wendy's Bread Machine Wonder Grits Bread
That's right, you read correctly. This bread machine recipe contains cooked grits which add moisture and texture to the finished loaf.
Method: bread machine
Time: 2-5 hours
Big Easy Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
This New Orleans style red beans and rice recipe is made easy in the crock pot. The beans are cooked with a ham bone for extra flavor. Then smoked sausage is...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Grilled Potato Wedges
Wedges are the way to go at home and are quicker than cutting fries. Plus, grilling them keeps them healthier. These would be perfect with a creamy condiment like spicy mayo or...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Rotel Cheese Dip
This cheese dip is creamy, gooey, and delicious, with subtle chile heat. A must-have at any party, this cheesy dip is quick and simple to make.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheesy Beef Nachos
Nachos are always a hit. These beefy and cheesy nachos can be topped with your favorite add-ons such as jalapenos, sour cream, and guacamole.
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs
These glazed meatballs will be a hit at your next cocktail party. A cup of bourbon for the barbecue glaze already has you breaking out the good stuff, so why not...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat TGI Friday's Chop House Seasoning
When you go this simple, it's all about good ingredients. Fresh rosemary and cracked black pepper give meat a no-frills touch that lets the flavor of a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread Machine Garlic Bagels
These bagels are delicious while still soft and fresh, perfect toasted, or even made into bagel chips. The garlic flavor is noticeable without being overpowering
Method: bread machine, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Multi-Purpose Citrus Marinade
This is a simple orange-lime marinade that works with fish, shrimp, chicken, pork, or beef.
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Pork Cutlet with Rosemary
Grilled pork cutlets marinated in rosemary, olive oil and honey make for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Japanese Lamb
Made with boneless leg of lamb, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sherry, garlic, ground ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Fabulous Pressure Cooker Vegetable Soup
Chop your way into heaven with all these healthy vegetables. Loaded with flavor, serve up a warm helping of this pressure cooked goodness in just 30 minutes.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Apple-Raisin Stuffing
Ready to impress your friends with a stuffing recipe that's anything but ordinary? This apple-raisin stuffing can be whipped up in a snap, whether you prefer the crock...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker 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
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pattypan Squash
Stuffed pattypan squash: the perfect way to sneak some veggies into your diet while enjoying a tasty meal.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole With Mixed Vegetables
A homestyle tuna casserole made in the crock pot - with a delicious nutty twist to it!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Broccoli And Rice With Cheese
An easy crockpot side dish made with instant rice, cheese, broccoli, onion, and cream of mushroom soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Grab & Go Eggs
These scrambled eggs in a mug are fun for kids and handy for grownups!
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Overnight Slow Cooker 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
Bread Machine Cranberry Cinnamon Bread
Made with cranberries, water, yeast, bread flour, sugar, lemon or orange peel, powdered milk, salt, ground cinnamon, oil
Method: bread machine
Time: 1-2 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
Pressure Cooker Salmon Steaks
Salmon can easily become dry if overcooked. The pressure cooker keeps moisture in to ensure the fish is tasty and flaky every time.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
Coca-Cola Burgers
Cola and French dressing are used both in the burger patties and as a tangy spread on the grilled buns. The sweet and tangy flavor brings your burgers to a new level.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Salmon Steaks
This microwave recipe boasts tender salmon and a light buttery lemon sauce, making it a great choice for busy nights or anyone who loves seafood.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Meatloaf Hamburgers with Bacon Barbecue Sauce
Meatloaf burgers are the grillable twist you didn't know you needed. Made with a combination of beef and sausage with bacon mixed in and topped with a...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Slow Cooker Bloody Mary
The crock pot works great to keep this spicy drink warm for your guests.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Instant Pot Cajun Red Beans And Rice
True Cajuns may balk at using a pressure cooker for this classic red beans and rice recipe, but it cuts the cook time and yields authentic-tasting results.
Method: pressure cooker, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Shredded Slow Cooker 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...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Grilled Amberjack au Poivre
Au Poivre is typically seen with steaks, but amberjack is thick and meaty enough to handle it. Marinating the amberjack with a healthy splash of lemon juice and thyme helps...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Apple Crumble
Dust off that trusty crock pot of yours because we're going to semi-skillfully throw some apples and crumbs together for dessert. It's all about liberating flavors with...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker 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...
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
5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
This mug cake is better than a microwave dessert has any right to be with a dry ingredient mix that you can throw together ahead of time and store, you'll never be more than...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker 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...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
1-2-3 Marinated Veggies for the Grill
Grilled vegetables make a great side dish and this recipe adds extra flavor with a simple marinade
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Microwave Round Steak
Made with round steak, onion, salt, flour, black pepper, tomato sauce
Method: microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
Grilled Littleneck Clams With Lemon-Butter Sauce
Grilled clams and a buttery, lemony, white wine garlic sauce make an elegant and special-occasion worthy dish.
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
All Day Slow Cooker 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
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Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.
If you're a fan of the menu at this American chain of restaurants which serves a variety of foods such as burgers, steaks, pasta, and seafood then you'll love this collection of copycat recipes.