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.

Add Filter

    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.


    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 Cheese Dip

    10 reviews

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


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew

    4 reviews

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

    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...


    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...

    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...

    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Taco Joe Dip

    18 reviews

    My daughter was the first to try this recipe. She thought it was so good she passed it on to...


    No-Fuss Potato Soup

    39 reviews

    For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread...


    Slow-Cooked Sauerkraut Soup

    24 reviews

    We live in Lancaster County, which has a rich heritage of German culture. Our dishes often include sauerkraut, potatoes and...


    French Dip

    53 reviews

    For a sandwich with more pizazz than the traditional French dip, give this recipe a try. The seasonings give the...


    Pulled Pork

    Juicy pulled pork is a breeze when your slow cooker does all the hard work—no smoker required! Our best pulled...

    Magazine Cover

    Subscribe & SAVE

    Save Up To 80%!

    Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi

    These Italian-style slow-cooker Tuscan chicken meatballs with gnocchi are bright, tender, and couldn't be easier to make.


    Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

    2 reviews

    Slow-cooker chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food made easy with shortcut ingredients. This recipe requires minimal effort, so...


    Keto Chili

    Just because you're following a low-carb, high-fat keto diet doesn't mean you can't eat your favorite comfort foods. Keto chili...


    Sweet & Spicy Party Meatballs

    1 review

    A friend served this at a party years ago and I modified the recipe. Apple, peach and apricot preserves make...


    Pulled Pork Sandwiches with White Barbecue Sauce

    This is my favorite summer recipe to make for a barbecue. You can set it and forget it, until it's...


    Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

    1 review

    These slow-cooker cheesy potatoes come together effortlessly, delivering rich, savory flavor with every creamy bite.