From main dishes and soups to appetizers and even desserts, this is the ULTIMATE list of crock pot recipes! Perfect for any occasion!
It’s comfort food season and I find myself always craving it. While I adore grilling season and all the recipes that go along with it, sometimes the only thing that can satisfy my hunger is a big bowl of comfort food.
Crock Pot Appetizers
Whether prepping for the big game or making snacks for a party, these recipes are our favorite way to prep appetizers. From dips and meatballs to finger foods, you’ll love how easy these slow cooker appetizers are.
Searching for the BEST dip recipe? EASY Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip comes together easily with just a few ingredients! Easy to make in the crock pot!
With a simple mix of cranberry sauce, dijon mustard, and brown sugar, these sweet and tangy cocktail meatballs are fall-comfort finger food for all year long.
With a flavorful sauce of raspberry jam, red pepper jelly, chili sauce, and orange juice, these crock pot jelly meatballs are a perfect appetizer for parties!
These Peach Barbecue Little Smokies are going to be an instant game day party hit! Made in the slow cooker with barbecue sauce, peach preserves, and cayenne pepper, it’s an addictive appetizer recipe everyone will love!
From a hearty pot roast to easy slow cooker meatballs, there are so many different ways to make beef in the slow cooker. Full of loads of flavor, just grab some dinner rolls and dig in.
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Hoagies is pot roast cooked in pepperoncini chiles until fork tender, then smothered in cheese and serve on a hoagie roll. Great for parties too!
Beef Stew is one of the most iconic comfort foods and this version features tender beef, onions, potatoes, fire roasted tomatoes in a rich herb filled stew. This recipe can be made in the slow cooker or Dutch oven.
Have this tasty Mongolian Beef ready when you get home from work, thanks to your crockpot! Salty, a little sweet and a touch of heat make this the perfect at-home version of take out.
This barbacoa beef is super easy, thanks to a quick marinade and spending all day in the slow cooker! Everyone loves this recipe- a dead ringer for Chipotle Barbacoa.
This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is a wonderful alternative to the traditional stove top method. Loaded with melt-in-your-mouth sirloin, tons of onions and mushrooms and a creamy sauce, it's absolutely perfect over egg noodles.
Slow cooker steak bites are juicy, fall-apart tender, and flavorful pieces of meat without all the fuss of having to cook a whole steak! This dump-and-set recipe is pure comfort food that is best served over mashed potatoes or noodles to soak up the delicious gravy!
We’re beefing up your ramen noodle packages by adding juicy ground beef, carrots, red peppers, and green onions to a crockpot to simmer in a flavorful, sweet and savory sauce. Slow cooker beef ramen is a Japanese-inspired dish that will satisfy even the hungriest teens!
We’ve seen plenty of slow cooker chicken recipes, but there are lots of delicious pork recipes too! Some with a delicious sauce, all with tender meat, you’re sure to find a pork recipe you love here.
Slow Cooker Ribs, the new normal way you need to cook ribs at home! The best part, this Slow Cooker Rib recipe is fall off the bone perfection in every way.
Bring the island flavors to the table with this simple, slow cooker Hawaiian Pork loin made with pantry staples and finished with an easy to make sauce.
These Crock Pot Pork Chops are the perfect family dinner. Super tender, cooked in BBQ sauce and a special spice rub, then smothered with bacon and cheese!
With only 6 ingredients, this Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Sausage recipe is EASY to throw together! Add everything to the crock pot, set it and forget it!
Easy dinner recipes don’t get more simple than slow cooker meals. I almost always have chicken in the freezer or refrigerator. Be it skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs or even wings. With just a few more simple ingredients, you can make these easy crockpot meals in no time.
Crockpot BBQ Chicken take just minutes to get into the slow cooker. Hours later you have flavorful, fork tender chicken perfect for sandwiches, salads or even quesadillas!
Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken is a favorite chicken crock pot recipe using lightly breaded chicken with a flavorful cashew sauce, celery, bean sprouts, onion and bell pepper!
Slow Cooker Cowboy Chicken is an easy chicken recipe your whole family will love packed with corn, potatoes, bean and a zesty taco seasoning! Serve over rice or as tacos.
These Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Taco Cups are a perfect appetizer or party food. But you can use the easy salsa chicken filling to make regular chicken tacos, burritos or quesadillas any night of the week!
A simple recipe for a take-out classic, this slow cooker bourbon chicken is flavored with soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, apple, and bourbon whiskey!
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a super easy, super comforting, super flavorful dinner! Because it’s made in the crockpot, there is very little hands-on time. Let the slow cooker do the work and cook your meat and potatoes at the same time.
There is nothing I love more on a cold fall or winter evening than a bot of hot, creamy soup. Even better if they’re made in the slow cooker. These delicious soups are all made in the crock pot, making a hearty meal ready when you get home from work!
This Buffalo Chicken Chili is the perfect way to warm up a cold night. Whether you make it in a slow cooker or on the stove, it’s a super easy meal that combines the ultimate game day snack-buffalo wings- with the ultimate comfort food- chili!
This easy slow cooker cabbage roll soup gives you all the flavor of a cabbage roll but for a fraction of the effort. Just fill the pot, let it simmer, and eat!
This crock pot zuppa toscana soup is an Olive Garden copycat recipe that makes it easy to bring the taste of Italy home. A simple dinner for busy weekdays!
This ultra thick and creamy crock pot potato soup is made with shredded potatoes, thick broth, and creamy cheese. It’s pure comfort food for any time of year!
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is loaded with delicious ingredients like chicken, peppers, tomatoes, corn, and beans and the bold flavor of garlic and cayenne! A comforting and hot meal for chilly nights!
Slow Cooker Chicken Ramen is a light, yet hearty noodle dish made in the crockpot using budget-friendly ingredients and a ton of flavor! It’s made with slurpy noodles, chicken, veggies, and a sweet and savory broth that comes together with just 10 minutes of prep time!
This Slow Cooker Chicken “Cobbler” is a simple recipe made in the crockpot filled with creamy chicken and vegetables and topped with a biscuit cobbler topping. Cobblers don’t just have to be for dessert!
Easy slow cooker recipes aren’t just for main dishes- you can make your sides to go along with it too. The slow cooker version of your favorite recipes require minimal prep time and don’t lack on flavor.
Great for comfort food for BBQ’s, these crock pot baked beans are flavored with a savory combination of bacon, onion, mustard, coke, brown sugar, and vinegar!
The sweet, creamy taste of this crock pot creamed corn is nearly identical to the baked dish but this no-hassle recipe takes a fraction of the time and effort!
This Slow Cooker Broccoli Casserole is made from scratch (no canned soup) and is the perfect side dish for holiday dinners but easy enough to make any weeknight. It’s cheesy and creamy with the perfect crunch from fried onions and made simple in the crockpot!
Holiday mornings can be quite busy, so cut back on the stress and cooking time by making breakfast in the slow cooker! The crock pot does all the work while you sleep, so that breakfast is ready when you wake up!
Easy breakfast recipes don't get any better than this Crockpot Breakfast Casserole! Whip it up before you go to bed and breakfast is ready in the morning!
This stuffed monkey bread is filled with chocolate covered caramels and drizzled with chocolate and caramel syrup. Plus, it’s baked right in your crock pot!
This Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole is the perfect lazy breakfast for weekends and holidays! An easy and delicious sweet breakfast treat that’s loaded with cinnamon, maple, pecans, and more!
Crockpot Eggs Benedict Casserole – from scratch, rich and creamy hollandaise sauce drizzled over light and fluffy eggs benedict casserole made with English muffins, smoky Canadian bacon, fresh spinach, and slow-cooked to perfection. An updated, hands-off, take on a breakfast classic.
Don’t limit yourself to weeknight dinners made in the slow cooker- you can make dessert in the crock pot too! These easy crockpot recipes are a great way to have dessert ready as soon as you finish with dinner.
Classic crock pot candy made with crunchy peanuts and the melt in your mouth mixture of dark chocolate, almond bark, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter!
Crockpot Chocolate Cake is made from scratch using pantry staple ingredients and then topped with hot fudge, ice cream, and whipped cream! Takes just 15 minutes to prep, and then your crock pot does the rest of the work!
Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter is the perfect way to enjoy the fresh taste of fall apples all season long! Made in the slow cooker with apples, sugar, spices, and butter.
This Dulce de leche recipe is made with 1 ingredient in the slow cooker! It's a super easy recipe to make and the results are a rich and sticky golden sauce you'll want to put on everything!
Everything that goes into this pineapple upside down dump cake is added straight to the slow cooker to do all the work! It's a fun twist on classic upside down cake, including the pineapple and cherries coated in caramelized brown sugar topped with a moist cake cooked until golden brown.
Easy Slow Cooker Apple Crisp with brown sugar cinnamon oat topping is the perfect way to use some of your favorite apples. Served warm or cold, this dessert is a favorite!
This easy Salted Caramel Fudge is made with only four ingredients and right in your crockpot! It is the perfect addition to your Christmas spread or for gift giving.
Whether hosting a party or even for the holidays, it’s always nice to have something warm to sip on during the cold months. Slow cooking things like apple cider or hot chocolate ensure they stay warm all night long! These recipes are super easy and take no extra time to make.
This Slow Cooker Mulled Apple Cider is a warm spiced drink that’s filled with the best flavors of the season! Prep this cider in only 5 minutes and then let your crockpot do the rest!
This Hot Wassail recipe is a delicious drink made with warm apple cider, juice, brown sugar, and spices. This warm holiday drink is made in the slow cooker for ease and is perfect for serving at gatherings!
Crockpot Hot Chocolate is made with heavy cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, cocoa powder, and vanilla for the perfect hot drink for holiday parties and gatherings!
Jessica the mom, wife and chef behind Savory Experiments. You might see her on the Emmy- nominated TV show Plate It! or on bookshelves as a cookbook author. Jessica is a Le Cordon Bleu certified recipe developer and regularly contributed to Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal, Mashed and more!
So much great choice here. I can’t wait to try the Swedish meatballs.
Bookmarking this roundup to use all fall and winter! So many exciting recipes to try. So glad I found this on Pinterest.
I love what a great range of dishes you have here – so many to try!
This is a great collection and the perfect time of year for these recipes!