The best Crock Pot and slow cooker recipes to bring to your next get-together.
When its time to celebrate with friends and family, we gather with food.
And dont forget to get out your cast-iron pan so theres a slice ofcornbreadat the ready.
Alison Bickel
Adding them towards the end of the cooking time preserves their texture and some of their color."
Slow Cooker Cider Pulled Pork
Having a solid go-to pulled pork recipe on-hand will save the day.
And if you need another old acquaintance of pulled pork, give thesepickled onionsa try.
Nick Evans
If you’re really feeling ambitious make your ownbuns.
Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
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Just look at this beauty!
This slow cooker version of the holiday must-have frees up oven space.
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Slow Cooker Spinach Feta Dip
If youre after a classic dip with a twist, this is the one.
If youre in need of even more flavor, go ahead and add a bit of smokeybacon.
Just dont plan on leftovers.
Marta Rivera
If you have some leftover bread, I would use that.
Ive used hamburger and hot dog buns before and it works well."
And if youre feeling more creative still, a dollop ofsalsa verdelends a tart brightness to a cant-miss dish.
Summer Miller
The richness of a cut like short ribs is only enhanced by the cheesiness of the grits.
And to carry on those specific flavors, finish the get-together with a classic cocktail like anOld-Fashioned.
It’s a simple and flavorful dish.
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Do you want to know the secret to the success of this recipe?
Tomato sauce and meatballs are an ideal pairingI dare say they are even better than Scorsese and DiNiro.
If youre looking to go full-on, old-school Italian-American, make your ownhomemade pastato go along with it.
Nick Evans
Im sure everyone at the potluck would rave about this dish.
You could also keep it simple and serve these up by themselves with some toothpicks.
And if you soak the chickpeas overnight, you might reduce the cooking time, too.
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans
Oh, the gravyabsolutely, do not forget the gravy.
Slow Cooker Banana Bread Pudding
The make-ahead aspect of a slow cooker dessert removes many of my baking stressors.
I wont tell a soul, I promise.
Emma Christensen
Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans
Founder Elise Bauer says, “Why pre-soak the beans?
With the beans pre-soaked, they’ll still take 8 hours to cook and soften in a slow-cooker.”
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Tacos are always fun for a crowd of people to build themselves.
Nick Evans
And no one will mind if you continue your run of impressive simplicity with a stellar dish ofSpanish rice.
Dump all the ingredients in the slow cooker before bed, and it will be ready in the morning.
Keep on warm until you’re ready to take it to the potluck.
Kalisa Marie Martin
Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork
This is a crowd pleaser.
When it’s done, the pork shreds easily with two forks.
Serve on buns with pickled onions orslaw.
Elise Bauer
Simmer inexpensive red wine with brandy, ginger, sugar, an orange, cloves, and cinnamon.
Once heated through, turn the slow cooker to warm and serve hot in mugs.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Here’s your game day potluck dish.
Alison Bickel
Ground beef, beans, corn, and chilis cook with spices to make a spicy soup.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Who doesn’t love creamy mashed potatoes?
Make a crowd-sized amount in your slow cooker that will stay warm throughout the potluck.
Sabrina Modelle
Alison Bickle
Jessica Gavin
Nick Evans
Elise Bauer
Sabrina Modelle
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Alison Bickel
Garrett McCord
Nancy Mitchell
Lisa Lin
Lisa Lin
