Smart cooks turn to their slow cooker for braising tough cuts of meat [1], simmering soups [2], and cooking up chili [3], but the kitchen workhorse's uses don't stop there. A source of steady, moderate heat, your slow cooker can do so much more, including "roasting" whole chickens and baked potatoes, turning out big batches of Asian stir-fries like beef with broccoli, and even cooking up delicate desserts like chocolate fudge cakes. Keep reading for those recipes and many more.
Slow-Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
Get the recipe: slow-cooker cheesy bacon ranch potatoes [4].
Slow-Cooker Chinese Beef With Zucchini Noodles
Get the recipe: slow-cooker Chinese beef with zucchini noodles [5].
Slow-Cooker Creamy Garlic Macaroni and Cheese
Get the recipe: slow-cooker creamy garlic macaroni and cheese [6].
Slow-Cooker Chicken Stock
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken stock [7].
Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef and broccoli [8].
Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Get the recipe: slow-cooker garlic mashed potatoes [9].
Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken
Get the recipe: slow-cooker roast chicken [10].
Slow-Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
Get the recipe: slow-cooker cranberry pecan stuffing [11].
Slow-Cooker Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Pine Nuts
Get the recipe: slow-cooker balsamic-glazed brussels sprouts with pine nuts [12].
Slow-Cooker Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Get the recipe: slow-cooker garlic parmesan potatoes [13].
Slow-Cooker Korean Beef
Get the recipe: slow-cooker Korean beef [14].
Slow-Cooker Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Get the recipe: slow-cooker marinated artichoke hearts [15].
Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn
Get the recipe: slow-cooker creamed corn [16].
Slow-Cooker Individual Fudge Cakes
Get the recipe: slow-cooker individual fudge cakes [17].
Slow-Cooker Sticky Chicken Wings
Get the recipe: slow-cooker sticky chicken wings [18].
Slow-Cooker Baked Potatoes
Get the recipe: slow-cooker baked potatoes [19].
Slow-Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Get the recipe: slow-cooker spinach artichoke dip [20].
Slow-Cooker Beef Enchiladas
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef enchiladas [21].
Spicy Slow-Cooker Ribs
Get the recipe: spicy slow-cooker ribs [22].
Crockpot Teriyaki Meatballs
Get the recipe: crockpot teriyaki meatballs [23].