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Slow-Cooker Spectacular

Our creative new slow-cooker recipes will tempt your taste buds and satisfy your desire for simple, homemade fare.

By Ivee Stephens

  • Marty Baldwin

    Red Beans, Sausage & Collard Greens

    Your family will enjoy these beans and greens with a spicy Southern twist.

    Prep
    25 mins
    Slow Cook
    8 hrson low-heat setting or 4 hours on high-heat setting
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  • Marty Baldwin

    Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

    No need to call for delivery. This Asian-inspired meal will have the whole family begging for seconds!

    Prep
    30 mins
    Slow Cook
    3 hrs 30 mins  to 4 hrson low-heat setting
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  • Marty Baldwin

    Autumn Pork and Pumpkin

    With hints of spicy nutmeg and tart cider, this hearty dish showcases everyone's favorite fall flavors.

    Prep
    45 mins
    Slow Cook
    8 hrslow-heat setting or 4 hours on high-heat setting
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  • Marty Baldwin

    Turkey Tetrazzini

    Whip up this traditional dish with minimal effort and maximal results. You'll love the creamy, cheesy taste of this ultimate comfort food.

    Prep
    30 mins
    Slow Cook
    4 hrs  to 6 hrslow-heat setting
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  • Marty Baldwin

    Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

    Who knew something this elegant could come from your slow-cooker?! Serve over rice pilaf for a dinner party-worthy dish.

    Prep
    45 mins
    Slow Cook
    4 hrslow-heat setting
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  • Marty Baldwin

    Western Potatoes and Eggs

    Don't relegate your slow-cooker to dinner-only dishes. These tasty potato and eggs make a great hands-off brunch dish, leaving you more time to enjoy a lazy weekend morning.

    Prep
    15 mins
    Slow Cook
    4 hrs 30 mins  to 5 hrs 30 minslow-heat setting
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  • Marty Baldwin

    Mustard Chicken with Artichokes and Grape Tomatoes

    This tangy chicken dish couldn't be easier to prep. Just toss the ingredients into your slow-cooker and a few hours later you've got a fantastic weeknight dinner.

    Prep
    25 mins
    Slow Cook
    4 hrson low-heat setting
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  • Marty Baldwin

    Chicken Stock

    If you roast a chicken for dinner one night, there's no reason for you not to make your own stock with the leftover carcass. Cooking it up in your slow-cooker makes this easy task even easier.

    Makes:
    4 to 5 cups
    Prep
    25 mins
    Slow Cook
    8 hrson low-heat setting or 4 hours on high-heat setting
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  • Marty Baldwin

    Spaghetti Squash with Spicy Tomato Sauce

    Topped with your favorite sauce recipe, spaghetti squash make a great alternative to your usual pasta dinner.

    Prep
    10 mins
    Slow Cook
    6 hrson low-heat setting or 3 hours on high-heat setting
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  • Marty Baldwin

    Mississippi Mud Pudding Cake

    Prep
    30 mins
    Slow Cook
    2 hrshigh-heat setting
    Cool
    30 mins
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  • Scott Little

    Enchilada Casserole

    Turn dinnertime into a Mexican fiesta with this crowd-pleasing meal. Ol?!

    Prep
    20 mins
    Slow Cook
    2 hrs  to 2 hrs 30 minson high-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    Creamy Broccoli, Tortellini and Turkey

    This decadent dish is comfort food at its finest.

    Prep
    10 mins
    Slow Cook
    4 hrson low-heat setting
    Stand
    10 mins
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  • Scott Little

    Caribbean Jerk Pork

    Take your typical pork dinner to the next level with this flavorful, island-inspired recipe.

    Prep
    30 mins
    Slow Cook
    8 hrs  to 10 hrson low-heat setting or 4 to 5 hours on high-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    Breakfast Casserole

    As the name suggest, this hearty casserole is perfect for your morning meal. We're willing to bet the kids won't complain if breakfast for dinner shows up on the menu one night this week!

    Prep
    25 mins
    Slow Cook
    2 hrs  to 2 hrs 30 minson low-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    Greek Chicken

    Spiced up chicken gets a cool compliment of tangy yogurt sauce in this flavorful Greek dish. Serve with whole grain pita wedges on the side.

    Prep
    20 mins
    Slow Cook
    5 hrs  to 6 hrson low-heat setting or 2-1/2 to 3 hours on high-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    Orange Butternut Squash

    Butternut squash and apples are a match made in heaven when mixed with classic fall flavors like maple syrup and cinnamon. This slow-cooker side may just become a fixture on your holiday table.

    Prep
    25 mins
    Slow Cook
    4 hrson low-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    Tropical Bread Pudding

    Tropical fruits, coconut milk and toasted coconut add island flare to this decadent dessert.

    Prep
    15 mins
    Slow Cook
    4 hrs
    Stand
    30 mins
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  • Scott Little

    Best Beef Fajitas

    The hot peppers in these spicy beef fajitas pack a pretty powerful punch. If you're making this meal for little mouths, dial back on the peppers or omit them completely.

    Prep
    15 mins
    Slow Cook
    6 hrs  to 7 hrson low-heat setting or 3 to 3 1/2 hours on high-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    Cuban Picadillo Style Turkey Meatball Sandwiches

    Picadillo, which means "small bits and pieces," is a sweet-and-savory spiced ground-meat mixture from Latin America. We've taken the flavors from traditional picadillo and used them in these family-friendly turkey meatballs.

    Prep
    25 mins
    Slow Cook
    4 hrs  to 5 hrson low-heat setting or 2 to 2-1/2 hours on high-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    Asian Style Tilapia Wrapped in Foil Packets

    Slow-cookers aren't just for heavy soups and stews. This light fish dish is a great way to introduce seafood into your family's diet.

    Prep
    25 mins
    Slow Cook
    6 hrson low-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

    If you love Buffalo wings and macaroni and cheese, you'll flip for this dish that showcases the flavors of both!

    Prep
    30 mins
    Slow Cook
    3 hrson low-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    Vegetarian White Bean and Eggplant Ragu

    This hearty vegetarian stew is so filling and delicious, even carnivores won't miss the meat.

    Prep
    40 mins
    Soak
    1 hr
    Slow Cook
    8 hrson low-heat setting or 4 hours on high-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    French Onion Beef Dip Sandwich

    Tougher cuts of meat become tender and rich after a long stint in the slow-cooker. Here's our take on a classic Beef Au Jus sandwich.

    Makes:
    8 to 10 sandwiches
    Prep
    25 mins
    Slow Cook
    8 hrs  to 10 hrson low-heat setting or 4 to 5 hours on high-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    Five-Grain Slow Cooker Cereal

    Start your day off right with a healthy, five-grain cereal that will keep you satisfied until you find time for a lunch break.

    Serving Size:
    0   cup
    Prep
    15 mins
    Slow Cook
    6 hrson low-heat setting
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  • Scott Little

    Cherry-Raspberry Cobbler

    Since you're using frozen fruits in this cobbler, you'll be able to indulge in the summery taste of cherries and raspberries all year round.

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    Prep
    20 mins
    Cook
    2 hrs  to 2 hrs 30 minson high-heat setting
    Stand
    About 30 mins
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  • How to Make Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
    How to Make Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

    Watch the Naptime Chef Kelsey Banfield make a crowd-pleasing beef stew in her slow-cooker.

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