Surprising Things You Can Make in a Crock-Pot

1 Apple-Spiced Butter

Image Source: A Full Measure of Happiness

It may take almost 24 hours to come together, but this Apple Spiced Butter requires virtually no hands-on time.

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2 Chex Mix

Any mom who has ever planned a party has searched for ways to simplify the prep work, and this Crock-Pot Chex Mix goes straight to the top of our lists.

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3 Chicken Wings

Image Source: Damn Delicious

Next time you're hosting a big game day or tailgate party, follow Damn Delicious's lead for making a a batch of Sticky Chicken Wings.

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4 Triple Chocolate Brownies

Image Source: Martha Stewart

Whip up a batch of ooey, gooey Triple Chocolate Brownies the Martha Stewart way — in your Crock-Pot.

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5 Steel-Cut Crock-Pot Oatmeal

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Oatmeal sound too involved for school days? Make a big batch of this Crock-Pot oatmeal at the beginning of the week to ensure a hot and hearty breakfast for your family from Monday through Friday.

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6 Cupcakes

Image Source: Damn Delicious

We'd never heard of this either, but Damn Delicious's Pumpkin Mocha Cupcakes are certainly incentive to give it a try!

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7 BBQ Ribs

Image Source: Pretty Prudent

Barbecue purists may debate the method, but there's no arguing with the efficiency and ease of Crock-Pot ribs.

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8 Loaded Baked Potatoes

Image Source: Romulo Yanes for Martha Stewart

A little advance prep in the morning means that you'll have the most tender and delicious baked potatoes come dinnertime!

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9 Cinnamon Pecan French Toast

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Crock-Pot french toast is the perfect thing to make if you've got company coming over for weekend brunch.

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10 White Chocolate Raspberry and Cream Cake

Image Source: Betty Crocker

You can always bake a cake, but did you know that you could also slow-cook it? Betty Crocker's White Chocolate Raspberry and Cream Cake is elegant enough to serve for dinner guests, but easy enough to make for your family on an average weeknight — all it takes is a little advance work.

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11 Breakfast Potatoes

Image Source: Baked by Rachel

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.

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12 Hot Chocolate

Image Source: How Sweet Eats

How Sweet Eats takes the favorite cold-weather drink to entirely new levels with this Coconut Hot Chocolate that you make in the Crock-Pot.

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13 Eggplant Parmesan

Image Source: Flickr user Jean-François Chénier

A new way to prep an old-school Italian favorite — try a savory batch of eggplant parm in the Crock-Pot. (It's perfect for Meatless Mondays!)

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