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18 Unexpected Slow Cooker Recipes That Will Change the Way You Use Your Crock-Pot

Low and slow isn't just for soups and stews.

By Meaghan Wamboldt
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Low and slow isn't just for soups and stews.

New to using a slow cooker? Check out our easy tips and meals and these healthy healthy and easy slow cooker recipes. easy slow cooker recipes.

1

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos

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Spice up your night with these easy-to-make tasty taquitos.

Get the recipe from Creme de la Crumb.

2

Coconut Hot Chocolate

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The photo says it all with this creamy coconut-y and chocolaty beverage, perfect for a cold winter day.

Get the recipe from How Sweet It Is.

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3

Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

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Don't "monkey around" with other recipes — warm cinnamon rolls sprinkled with sugar and drizzled with royal icing are something you don't want to miss.

Get the recipe from Crazy for Crust.

Related: How to Construct Cinnamon Rolls, In Pictures

4

Overnight Cinnamon Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal

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Warm up your morning with healthy overnight oats.

Get the recipe from The Gracious Pantry.

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5

Tater Tot Egg Bake

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Start your day off right with this homemade breakfast that gets prepped the night before.

Get the recipe from Julie's Eats and Treats.

Related: Easy Low Calorie Breakfasts

6

Savory Bread Pudding with Artichokes, Spinach, and Brie

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Feed a crowd or have lots of leftovers when you make this cheesy slow cooker dish.

Get the recipe from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen.

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7

Cauliflower Bolognese with Zuchinni Noodles

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Meatless bolognese is still a warm and hearty meal.

Get the recipe from Inspiralized.

8

Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin

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Slow cook your way to an elegant, entertaining-worthy dinner in just a few simple steps.

Get the recipe from A Spicy Perspective.

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9

Chicken Enchilada Quinoa

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Think outside the taco shell with this flavorful one-pot wonder.

Get the recipe from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen.

Related: Crazy for Quinoa: Recipes for the Healthy Whole Grain

10

Slow Cook Meatloaf

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Low and slow makes for an extra tender and flavorful meatloaf.

Get the recipe from No. 2 Pencil.

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11

"Melt in Your Mouth" Pot Roast

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The title says it all with this juicy pot roast that's sure to become a new family favorite.

Get the recipe from Joyously Domestic.

12

Veal Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

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Simply throw the whole veal roast and a some veggies in the slow cooker for a few hours and you're ready to eat.

Get the recipe from Simple Bites.

Related: Ways to Make Root Vegetables So Tasty

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13

Healthy Mini Turkey Meatballs

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No one will ever guess that you made these healthy mini meatballs in the slow cooker.

Get the recipe from How Sweet It Is.

14

Chex Mix

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Easy bake a classic salty, savory, and satisfying snack.

Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.

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15

White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

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Satisfy your sweet tooth with the easiest-ever way to make a cheesecake.

Get the recipe from Mommy's Kitchen.

Related: Easy All-Occasion Cheesecakes

16

Turtle Pudding Cake

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An ooey-gooey, caramel and chocolate cake is everything you'll ever want from your slow cooker.

Get the recipe from Our Table for Seven.

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17

Slow Cooker Cheesecake

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Easiest, most hassle-free cheesecake recipe — ever.

Get the recipe from Moms With Crock Pots.

18

Pina Colada Lava Cake

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A slow cooker Pina Colada in cake form? How could we say no?!

Get the recipe from 365 Days of Slow Cooking.

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