1Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplingscrocktober recipes chicken and dumplingsC.W. Newell2Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dipcrocktober recipes spinach artichoke dipC.W. Newell

Spinach artichoke dip is never a bad idea, especially when you’ve got friends coming over to watch the game. Cream cheese, pepper jack, parmesan, and feta all come together create the creamiest, most flavorful snack.

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3Slow Cooker Sloppy Joescrocktober recipes sloppy joesC.W. Newell

The secret to these wonderfully messy sandwiches is in the sauce, a balance of sweet and tangy. A slow cooker gives it all the time it needs to deepen in flavor, caramelize, and get even more delicious.

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4Slow Cooker BBQ Chickencrocktober recipes bbq chickenWill Dickey

You don’t need a grill for barbecue chicken. This easy, hands-free option makes saucy, smoky shredded chicken a cinch. Top sandwiches, nachos, salads, you name it!

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5Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soupcrocktober recipes broccoli cheese soupDanielle Daly6Slow Cooker Beef Stewcrocktober recipes beef stewWill Dickey

Beef stew is one of those recipes that should take hours to simmer, so you get the most flavorful, tender meat. Why not let your slow cooker do the work for you, so you can come home to a warm, cozy meal?

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7Crock-Pot Mac and Cheesecrocktober recipes mac and cheeseCaitlin Bensel

Making mac and cheese from scratch is even easier than using the boxed kind if you use your slow cooker. You get an extra gooey mix of cheddar, gouda, and American cheese with five minutes of prep.

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8Slow Cooker Bolognesecrocktober recipes bologneseWill Dickey

This hearty Italian meat sauce goes with just about any type of noodle and you can also use it for lasagna. It makes an extra big batch, so you can freeze some for another meal, too.

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9Slow Cooker Pulled Porkcrocktober recipes pulled porkCaitlin Bensel10Crock-Pot Buffalo Chicken Dipcrocktober recipes buffalo chicken dipCaitlin Bensel

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11Slow Cooker Chilicrocktober recipes chiliWill Dickey

The hardest part of the warmer months of the year is waiting until it’s cold enough to make your first batch of chili. It’s finally here! Making it in the slow cooker allows the flavors to deepen even more.

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12Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soupcrocktober recipes chicken tortilla soupWill Dickey

Get at ton of Tex-Mex flavor without a ton of work. As Ree says, “You literally throw everything in, turn it on, then go live your life until it’s done.”

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13Slow Cooker Applesaucecrocktober recipes applesauceRalph Smith14Slow Cooker Pork Chopscrocktober recipes pork chopsDanielle Daly

Speaking of a dish to go with applesauce, how about perfectly tender pork chops smothered with a rich onion gravy? That can be all made right in your slow cooker, too.

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15Slow Cooker Drip Beef Sandwichescrocktober recipes beef drip sandwichesRyan Dausch16Queso Dipcrocktober recipes queso dipWill Dickey

Ree says “Queso is not really optional in our house: It’s an essential part of every get-together.” Sound familiar to your life? Then sling a batch in your slow cooker this weekend!

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17Slow Cooker Ribscrocktober recipes ribsRyan Liebe

When the grill isn’t an option, you can still make smoky, sweet, sticky ribs! You can make your own BBQ sauce or take a shortcut and used your favorite bottled brand.

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18Slow Cooker White Chicken Chilicrocktober recipes white chicken chiliRyan Dausch

If you want proof that there’s no such thing as too much chili come fall, this is it! This lighter version is still warm and cozy with just the right amount of heat to satisfy everyone.

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