Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

A slow cooker is one of the most beloved appliances on the market. Make the most of yours with this library of slow-cooker recipes, techniques, buying guides and more.

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    Our 100 Most-Shared Slow Cooker Recipes

    We know slow cooking is every cook’s go-to for an easy and comforting meal. Here’s a round-up of our best slow cooker recipes that were liked, shared and pinned the most by readers like you!

    The Most Addictive Slow-Cooker Recipes You’re Not Making Yet

    For breakfast, dinner, snacks and desserts, these surprising slow-cooker recipes will earn you rave reviews.


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    Elise Jesse’s Slow-Cooker Ham and Gruyere Quiche

    I have a running recipe list on my phone called The Holy Grail List. This ham and Gruyere cheese quiche...


    Slow-Cooker Cheese Dip

    10 reviews

    I brought this slightly spicy cheese dip to a gathering with friends and it was a huge hit. The spicy...


    Marry Me Pot Roast

    4 reviews

    Want to win their heart? First, win their taste buds with a flavorful and tender Marry Me pot roast!

    Slow-Cooker Short Ribs

    78 reviews

    These ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs—you don't need to pay any attention to them once...


    Coconut Curry Chicken

    1 review

    The next time you're craving coconut curry chicken, step away from the takeout menu and make it in your own...

    Slow-Cooker Bread Pudding

    Ten minutes of prep time is all it takes to put together this warm and comforting slow-cooker bread pudding recipe.


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew

    7 reviews

    If you love home-cooked meals but hate standing over a stove, this hearty slow-cooker chicken stew will change your life....


    Lip-Smacking Peach & Whiskey Wings

    3 reviews

    These sweet, spicy, sticky chicken wings are lip-smacking good! You could use fresh peaches in place of canned. However, I...


    Beef Taco Chili

    2 reviews

    This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival....

    Bacon Breakfast Casserole

    7 reviews

    This easy breakfast dish allows me to make a comforting family favorite that doesn't take a lot of prep. It's...


    Spiced Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    1 review

    This pulled pork is tender and has a fabulous spice rub on it. It is my sweetie's favorite meal, and...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    11 reviews

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


    Slow-Cooker Lava Cake

    4 reviews

    I love chocolate. Perhaps that's why this decadent slow-cooker cake has long been a family favorite. The cake can also...


    Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    11 reviews

    The only thing that beats the comforting flavor of this thick and hearty loaded baked potato soup is possibly the...

    Buffet Meatballs

    31 reviews

    I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance...


    Harvest Apple Cider

    2 reviews

    I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland


    Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

    84 reviews

    This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...


    Veggie Meatball Soup

    12 reviews

    It's a snap to put together this hearty soup before I leave for work. I just add cooked pasta when...


    Savory Beef Sandwiches

    14 reviews

    Before heading to work in the morning, I'll get this going in the slow cooker. Then it's all ready to...


    Hearty Italian Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    I've been making this sweet and spicy sandwich filling for 35 years. It smells as good as it tastes! It's...


    Black-Eyed Peas & Ham

    5 reviews

    Every New Year's Day we have these slow-cooked black-eyed peas to bring good luck for the coming year. —Dawn Legler,...


    Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup

    8 reviews

    This is one of my favorite soup recipes to serve in the wintertime because it's super easy to make and...


    Sweet & Spicy Peanuts

    12 reviews

    With a caramel-like coating and a touch of heat from the hot sauce, these crunchy peanuts make a tasty anytime...

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    Spicy Touchdown Chili

    37 reviews

    For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I’m cheering on the local team on...


    Five-Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Dip

    10 reviews

    Whenever I go to an event, I'm always asked to bring this hot dip. Five types of cheese make it...


    Boston Baked Beans

    10 reviews

    Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...


    Marmalade Meatballs

    5 reviews

    We had a potluck at work, so I started cooking these meatballs in the morning. By lunchtime they were ready....


    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

    30 reviews

    I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...


    Shredded French Dip

    40 reviews

    A chuck roast slow-simmered in a beefy broth is delicious when shredded and spooned onto rolls. I serve the cooking...