Our 25 Favorite Crockpot Recipes of 2014

1 French Toast Strata

Image Source: Sara Yoo

While it's not quite fast enough for weekday mornings, this french toast and sausage breakfast strata can be made the night before then tossed in the oven for laid-back weekend brunches.

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2 Spiced Apple Butter

It may take almost 24 hours to come together, but this spiced apple butter requires virtually no hands-on time. Perfect for Fall!

Source: A Full Measure of Happiness

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3 Steel-Cut Crockpot Oatmeal

Make a big batch of this crockpot oatmeal at the beginning of the school week to ensure a hot and hearty breakfast for your family from Monday through Friday.

Source: The Dinner Mom

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4 Caramel Banana Pecan Bread Casserole

While it may be a bit indulgent to have every day, decadent bread casserole makes for a weekend brunch component that's sure to wow!

Source: Just a Pinch

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5 Breakfast Potatoes

Throw these easy breakfast potatoes into the slow cooker in the evening, and have a hearty, decadent morning side dish ready to go when you wake up.

Source: Baked by Rachel

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6 Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

Throw all the ingredients for Dainty Chef's chicken enchilada soup in your slow cooker in the morning, and you'll come home to a delicious, filling meal.

Source: Dainty Chef

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7 Chicken and Pasta Soup

Nothing beats the simplicity and comfort of chicken and pasta soup. Full of veggies and soothing broth, it's just the thing for warding off those pesky sniffles.

Source: Romulo Yanes for Real Simple

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8 Crockpot Avocado Soup

Mexican meals can be satisfying without being too heavy. Case in point, this chicken avocado soup, which is brightened up with the addition of fresh lime juice, creamy avocado, and refreshing cilantro.

Source: The Intentional Mom

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9 Slow-Cooker Mac and Cheese

We know kids love creamy macaroni and cheese, which makes this seriously easy recipe from Culinary Cory perfect for busy Fall days. Serve with roasted chicken and fresh steamed veggies for a complete meal.

Source: Culinary Cory

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10 Chile Colorado Burritos

Feeling like Mexican? Here's a recipe for slow-cooker burritos from Food Pusher that will definitely spice up any night of the week. Full of flavor and melty cheese, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Source: Food Pusher

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11 Mexican Pulled-Pork Shoulder

Image Source: Weelicious

The secret behind this Mexican pulled-pork-shoulder recipe is that it can be made weeks in advance. Just freeze all of the ingredients together in a ziplock bag, pull it out when you are ready to cook, and voilà — dinner is served!

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12 Tangy Sloppy Joes

With only a few ingredients, these sloppy joes from Budget Gourmet Mom are on the table and ready for noshing after a day of cooking slow and low, thanks to your crockpot. And leftovers do double duty as lunch the next day.

Source: Budget Gourmet Mom

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13 Slow-Cooker Pizza Pasta

Who said you can't make pizza in a slow cooker? Simple Organized Living shares this recipe for slow-cooker pizza pasta that takes all of your lil one's favorites and simmers them together into one amazing dish.

Source: Simple Organized Living

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14 Taco Skillet

If your family's a fan of Mexican food, consider prepping the ground beef (or turkey) for this yummy taco skillet in your slow cooker for extra flavor.

Source: Desiree Hartkopf

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15 Honey Sesame Chicken

Yum! This honey sesame chicken makes a bright addition to the dinner table.

Source: The Way to His Heart

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16 2-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Seriously, there are two ingredients in this salsa chicken. Serve it on its own, or turn it into tacos. Yum!

Source: Gimme Some Oven

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17 Asian Pork With Veggies and Soba Noodles

Buckwheat-based soba noodles are a healthy alternative to white-flour pasta, and this Asian pork is sure to please a crowd.

Source: Real Simple

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18 Italian Chicken

A lighter take on chicken parmesan, this easy Italian chicken pairs perfectly with a side of pasta or roasted veggies.

Source: Flickr user richardgaywood

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19 Crockpot Balsamic Pork Roast

This easy balsamic pork roast is worthy of a dinner party but easy enough to make for your family's weeknight supper.

Source: Flickr user anotherpintplease

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20 Orange Chicken

Skip the Chinese takeout. This orange chicken is supereasy and adds a bright and tangy option to your crockpot repertoire.

Source: Chelsee Bendtsen

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21 Fudgy S'mores Cake

If your kids love s'mores, elevate the campfire favorite to new heights with Betty Crocker's three-ingredient fudgy s'mores cake.

Source: Betty Crocker

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22 Crockpot Baked Apples

The perfect Fall dessert, Skinny Chef's crockpot baked apples simmer away for hours — leaving your house smelling incredible. Serve them with vanilla ice cream for a real treat!

Source: Skinny Chef

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23 Triple Chocolate Brownies

Whip up a batch of ooey, gooey triple chocolate brownies the Martha Stewart way — in your crockpot!

Source: Martha Stewart

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24 Slow-Cooker Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake

Kids and parents alike will delight in this light and lovely lemon poppy-seed cake from Real Simple — no oven required!

Source: Flickr user pathlost

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25 White Chicken Chili

It takes just 10 minutes to throw this white chicken chili together. Serve with margaritas for mom and dad and chips and salsa for the kiddos.

Source: Flickr user peachyogurt

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1 French Toast Strata

2 Spiced Apple Butter

3 Steel-Cut Crockpot Oatmeal

4 Caramel Banana Pecan Bread Casserole

5 Breakfast Potatoes

6 Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

7 Chicken and Pasta Soup

8 Crockpot Avocado Soup

9 Slow-Cooker Mac and Cheese

10 Chile Colorado Burritos

11 Mexican Pulled-Pork Shoulder

12 Tangy Sloppy Joes

13 Slow-Cooker Pizza Pasta

14 Taco Skillet

15 Honey Sesame Chicken

16 2-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

17 Asian Pork With Veggies and Soba Noodles

18 Italian Chicken

19 Crockpot Balsamic Pork Roast

20 Orange Chicken

21 Fudgy S'mores Cake

22 Crockpot Baked Apples

23 Triple Chocolate Brownies

24 Slow-Cooker Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake

25 White Chicken Chili

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