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Surprising Slow Cooker Recipes

We all know slow cooker chicken is great! But how about slow cooker pizza, pie, and salsa? They're delicious (and so simple)! We've got so-easy takes on your favorite recipes, from drinks to dessert. Plus, get our must-have tips for effortless slow cooking and party-ready presentation.

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Sausage, Artichoke, and Sweet Pepper Deep-Dish Pizza

Pizza's got a new shape (and super easy cooking method!). Top our homemade honey crust with your favorites and slow cook for 3 hours -- that's it!

Start to Finish:

4 hrs

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Slow-Toasted Granola

Crunchy, toasty granola from your slow cooker? Yep! The secret: Place the lid offset so the steam can vent during cooking to ensure the granola stays crisp.

Start to Finish:

2 hrs 50 mins

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Slow Cooker Pecan Pie

Easy as pie. Slice and serve this buttery pecan pie right from your slow cooker. The filling calls for just six pantry staples.

Start to Finish:

4 hrs 25 mins

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Homemade Yogurt

Making homemade yogurt is easier than you think! It takes just three ingredients and your slow cooker. Try our variations for Greek yogurt, flavored yogurt, and low-fat yogurt.

Start to Finish:

8 hrs 35 mins

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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde

You're a few simple steps away from homemade salsa verde. Roast the veggies first, then slow-cook to spicy perfection. Like it hot? Toss in a few extra serrano peppers.

Start to Finish:

6 hrs 59 mins

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Slow-Cooked Sourdough Peasant Bread

Don't be intimidated! Making this bread is as easy as it gets -- simply mix, knead, and slow-cook. Yogurt gives each slice that signature sourdough flavor.

Start to Finish:

5 hrs 12 mins

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Crunchy Ranch Party Mix

This mix is better than opening a bag -- and just as easy! Simply toss seven ingredients into the slow cooker and stir.

Start to Finish:

1 hr 50 mins

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Make-It-Mine Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce

Want to make marinara that's way better than bottled? Turn to your slow cooker. Start it in the morning and come home to a delicious slow-simmered dinner.

Start to Finish:

10 hrs 20 mins

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Slow Cooker Pickled Beets

Pickled beets are a winter treat! Simply toss six ingredients into your slow cooker, and you're on your way to one of our favorite winter salads. Combine the beets with leafy greens, sliced pears, Parmesan cheese, and croutons, then drizzle with our pickled beet dressing!

Start to Finish:

6 hrs 50 mins

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Slow Cooker Clementine-Mint Shrub

A clementine-mint what? Shrubs are super trendy right now, and for good reason. The tart-sweet mix of fruit, agave, and vinegar is refreshing and perfect for mixing into cocktails.

Start to Finish:

9 hrs 15 mins

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Slow Cooker Falafel

Fry no more! These crispy patties get their crunch from just 2 tablespoons of oil and your slow cooker.

Start to Finish:

4 hrs 20 mins

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Raspberry Fudgy Brownies

These raspberry brownies cook in canning jars surrounded by water in the slow cooker. The result: extra-fudgy brownies. Simply slice and serve.

Start to Finish:

15 mins

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Salted Caramel Fudge

White chocolate, cashews, dulce de leche. It doesn't get better (or easier!) than this marbled candy. Top each piece with a generous sprinkle of sea salt.

Start to Finish:

3 hrs 45 mins

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Crustless Spinach-and-Mushroom Quiche

This recipe proves you don't need the crust! We kept all the delicious parts of quiche -- bacon, mushrooms, cheese -- with none of the work. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker, and you'll be ready to serve in no time.

Start to Finish:

4 hrs 35 mins

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Crispy Holiday Treats

These six-ingredient cereal treats are super easy, thanks to your slow cooker.
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Slow Cooker Risotto

Skip the stirring and serve restaurant-worthy risotto right from your slow cooker. Adding cheese and butter right before serving gives this risotto dish the creaminess we love.

Start to Finish:

4 hrs 55 mins

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Slow Cooker S'more Cake

Better than a campfire, this cake is loaded with chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers without any of the gooey mess. Simply combine the ingredients in your slow cooker and forget it!

Start to Finish:

3 hrs 45 mins

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Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

Chicken is our all-time favorite blank canvas for dinner. Healthy chicken recipes check all the boxes: affordable, low in fat, and high in protein. The only thing that could make the MVP better is if it cooked itself. Enter the slow cooker! We have plenty of healthy slow cooker recipes, including soups, stews, rice, and pasta dishes that practically prepare themselves.
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