It's the easiest way to cook! Just dump your ingredients into the slow cooker. Then sit back and let these amazing breakfasts, apps, dinners and desserts make themselves.
33 Delicious Dump and Go Recipes
Comforting Cheesy Potatoes
As a four-generation Idaho family, we love our potatoes and cook with them in every way possible. I have served these cheesy potatoes for weddings, family dinners and special occasions. They’ve become a favorite of many. —Karla Kimball, Emmett, Idaho
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Chicken Soft Tacos
Total Time
5 hours 30 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves these tacos. The chicken cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s convenient to throw together before I leave for work. Then we just roll it up in tortillas with the remaining ingredients and dinner’s ready in minutes. —Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 749 calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1454mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 52g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Tropical Pork Chops
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pork and fruit go so nicely together and when you add fresh herbs, you get this fresh, light and bright main dish that everyone loves. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without crystallized ginger): 572 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 91g carbohydrate (86g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
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Warm Broccoli Cheese Dip
Total Time
2 hours 45 min
Servings
5.50 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
When my family gathers for a party, someone serves this flavorful, creamy dip. Everyone loves its zip from the jalapeno pepper and the crunch of the broccoli. —Barbara Maiol, Conyers, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 47 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Cheesy Tater Tots & Canadian Bacon
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This slow-cooker meal was created to pay homage to my favorite style of pizza—Hawaiian with bacon and pineapple. The Tater Tots in this recipe make it family-friendly. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 439 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1216mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Pudding
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A slow cooker turns day-old cinnamon rolls into a comforting, old-fashioned dessert. It tastes wonderful topped with lemon or vanilla sauce or whipped cream. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 570 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 226mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Mushroom Chicken & Peas
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Some amazingly fresh mushrooms I found at our local farmers market inspired this recipe. When you start with the best ingredients, you can't go wrong. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 3/4 cup vegetable mixture: 292 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Minister's Delight
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me this recipe several years ago. She said a local minister's wife fixed it every Sunday, so she named it accordingly. —Mary Ann Potter, Blue Springs, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 304 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Sweet ‘n’ Sour Curry Chicken
Total Time
4 hours 45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A little mango chutney goes a long way in adding a zesty twist to chicken. I also add some curry powder to give the dish flair. —Carol Conrad, Edmonton, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 314 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Reuben Spread
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
3-3/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m a big fan of Reuben sandwiches and anything with that flavor combination. For an appetizer, I blend corned beef with Swiss cheese and a few other items to make a spread for rye bread or crackers. —June Herke, Watertown, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 137 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this version of a dessert classic. It's my go-to choice for any family get-together. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without ice cream or pound cake): 462 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (59g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings. (21/4 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to soak up every last morsel. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 231 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 803mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 13g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 starch.
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Big Easy Jambalaya
Total Time
5 hours 55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Friends and family often request my jambalaya for gatherings. And I don't mind, since it's so easy to make. —Elizabeth Renteria, Vancouver, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 565 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1673mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.
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Chocolate Malt Pudding Cake
Total Time
2 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I make this warm, comforting cake, I chop the malted milk balls by putting them in a bag and pounding them with a rubber mallet. Doing this completely eliminates the mess. —Sarah Skubinna, Cascade, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without ice cream): 430 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I absolutely love this slow-cooked oatmeal. The steel-cut oats have so much flavor and texture. My family sprinkles toasted pecans on top whenever possible. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 171 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Meatball Stew
Total Time
9 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this hearty meal-in-one as another way to use frozen meatballs. It's quick to put together in the morning and ready when my husband gets home in the evening. —Iris Schultz, Miamisburg, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 291 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1400mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.
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Pepperoni Extreme Dip
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
2-1/4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
Take just 10 minutes to prep, and in a few short hours, your slow cooker will have you serving up a party-worthy appetizer to your hungry bunch, no problem! —Laura Magee, Houlton, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without tortilla chips): 188 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Overnight Cherry-Almond Oatmeal
Total Time
7 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Would you like breakfast ready for you when the sun comes up? If so, try my hot cereal. It's so simple—just place the ingredients in the slow cooker and turn it on before you go to bed. In the morning, enjoy a healthy, warm and satisfying dish. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 276 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Chicken Stew
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's been 20 years now since I adapted this from a recipe for beef stew. We like it so much that, in all that time, I have never changed any ingredients or amounts - unless it was to double them! Our home's on a river, and my husband, our three boys and I enjoy camping and boating. — Valerie Jordan, Kingmont, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 275 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.
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Tuscan Chicken
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy, rich chicken dish is special enough to serve to company. Even better, it comes together in only 45 minutes. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup sauce: 591 calories, 41g fat (21g saturated fat), 187mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 43g protein.
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Creamy Mushroom Ham & Potatoes
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone loves these potatoes and always comes back for more. I like the comforting main dish because it uses only seven ingredients and is finished in the slow cooker.—Traci Meadows, Monett, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 432 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1589mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
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Southwestern Chicken & Lima Bean Stew
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to have my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren over for this supper. They make me so happy with their compliments or just by going to fill up their bowls again. It's a good-for-you hit. —Pam Corder, Monroe, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 312 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Slow-Cooker Ham & Eggs
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish is appreciated any time of the year, but I love serving it on holiday mornings. Once started, it requires little attention. It's a fun meal for the family. —Andrea Schaak, Jordan, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 315 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 256mg cholesterol, 942mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
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Sweet & Sour Pork Wraps
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings (16 wraps)
From the Recipe Creator:
We always make these wraps at our family's annual party, and they're a true favorite. The cabbage and cilantro give them tempting texture and flavor. —Andrew DeVito, Hartford, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
2 wraps: 523 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken & Black Bean Tacos
Total Time
4 hours 35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love Mexican food and these tacos have become one of our favorite meals. Try setting out the toppings in different bowls on the table so dinner guests and kids can make their own tacos. —Laura Rodriguez, Willoughby, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 387 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat.
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Hearty Busy-Day Stew
Total Time
7 hours 40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was still living in Missouri, a friend gave me her family cookbooks. I got the idea for this easy stew from one of those books. The taco seasoning adds just the right touch. —Kristen Hills, Layton, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 303 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 986mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
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Shrimp and Grits
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A southern specialty sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this shrimp and grits recipe tastes fantastic for brunch or dinner, or any time company’s coming. It’s down-home comfort food at its finest. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup grits with 1/2 cup shrimp mixture: 699 calories, 44g fat (22g saturated fat), 240mg cholesterol, 1835mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 41g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork & Cabbage
Total Time
9 hours 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My slow-cooker pork has four ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to prep. The result tastes just like the luscious slow-roasted kalua pork that's served in Hawaii. —Rholinelle DeTorres, San Jose, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 227 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Ground Beef Taco Dip
Total Time
20 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What's a football party without taco dip? This version made with spicy ground beef and fresh toppings does not disappoint the die-hards. It is full of classic flavors and is a little extra filling for game day appetites. —Errika Perry, Green Bay, WI
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 116 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
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Cinnamon Apples
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’re feeling festive, scoop some vanilla ice cream over a bowl of my cinnamon spiced apples. They’re homey, aromatic and just plain heavenly. —Amie Powell, Knoxville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 181 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.
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Slow-Cooker Crab & Green Onion Dip
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy dip reminds me of my dad, who took us crabbing as kids. Our fingers were always tired after those excursions, but eating the fresh crab was worth it. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 167 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
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Mediterranean Chicken Orzo
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here’s a bonus: Leftovers reheat well. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 415 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Green Chili Chops with Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It takes only a few minutes to combine the ingredients in a slow cooker, and you'll have a filling, healthy dinner waiting for you at the end of the day. We like to serve it with fresh-baked garlic bread. —Marina Ashworth, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 495 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 909mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 39g protein.
