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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    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...


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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 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...


    Marry Me Pot Roast

    5 reviews

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

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    Coconut Curry Chicken

    2 reviews

    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...

    Tomato Beef Barley Soup

    1 review

    When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons...


    Kalua Pork

    5 reviews

    Planning a luau-themed party? Then this is the perfect main dish for your get-together. It will feed a crowd, it's...


    Slow-Cooked Pumpkin Apple Cobbler

    4 reviews

    This spiced cobbler with apples and cranberries is sure to please all of your holiday guests. It is perfect for...


    Slow-Cooked Chicken Caesar Wraps

    6 reviews

    I first created this recipe for our daughter who loves Caesar salads, then later for our extended family on vacation....


    Beergarita Chicken Tacos

    1 review

    I was at my friend's bachelorette party the first time I had a beergarita, and I loved it! It was...

    Orange-Chipotle Chicken

    3 reviews

    Big on flavor and easy on the cook's time, this slow-cooker chicken recipe is appealing. The sweet-hot sauce gets its...


    Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken

    3 reviews

    My father used to love it when I made this slow-cooker Italian chicken. Since it includes a flavorful tomato sauce,...


    Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken

    My husband and I love this slow-cooker coconut curry chicken! It’s a breeze to prepare and it tastes just like...


    Italian Beef Vegetable Soup

    1 review

    This hearty beef soup features a ton of fresh vegetables, making it the perfect dish to use up all that...


    Steakhouse Soup

    18 reviews

    Enjoy a steak dinner in a bowl with this super simple, hearty steak soup. Because of the chili powder and...


    Weekday Chicken Cacciatore

    6 reviews

    Chicken cooked “cacciatore” means a dish prepared “hunter-style” with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and seasonings. We add a touch of white...


    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....


    Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes

    1 review

    I make this dish in the fall and sneak grated vegetables into the sloppy joe mixture, which is especially good...


    Asparagus Tuna Noodle Casserole

    1 review

    I updated a traditional tuna casserole using fresh asparagus and asparagus soup. This is so different and so delicious. Use...

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    Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew

    6 reviews

    This recipe was a lifesaver when I worked full time and needed a dinner that we all would enjoy when...


    Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

    7 reviews

    This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share...


    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...


    BBQ Bacon Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    This simple recipe tastes amazing. We prefer putting mayo on the bun and adding cheddar or Muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato...


    Gourmet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    These beef sandwiches were a tradition in my family on winter vacations after a long day of snow skiing, but...


    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...