The slow cooker is a magical appliance!
But most people think slow cookers equal stews and casseroles – which isn’t the case (well, you can make stews and casseroles of course, but you can make so much more than that!). Here are 15 pretty tricky things you can cook in your slow cooker today — that you probably didn’t know.
1. Make caramel in the tin.
Yes, you can make caramel straight from the tin and put it in your slow cooker!
Here’s our recipe for making caramel in a slow cooker.
2. Cinnamon Scrolls
Yep – they only take two hours – and are deliciously moist!
Here’s our recipe for slow cooker cinnamon scrolls.
3. A Whole Chicken Roast
Just rub all of the dry ingredients on your chicken, put some stuffing if you want, and let the crock pot do its magic. Don’t forget the non-stick spray. And don’t add water!
4. Lamb Shanks with Rosemary Gravy
Lamb shanks are a little more complicated to make than roast chicken, but it’s worth it. You can also make a big batch of lamb shanks for freezing!
Here’s our recipe for slow cooker lamb shanks with rosemary gravy.
5. Bread and Butter Pudding
Craving for bread pudding but don’t have the time or energy to bake? Good news! You can totally make a delicious batch in the pot.
Here’s our recipe for slow cooker bread and butter pudding.
6. Brownies
Are you surprised? Me, too! Who knew we could make brownies in the slow cooker? Follow this recipe for delicious, slow cooker made brownies.
7. Pizza Pull Apart
A strong contender against lasagna would be none other than, wait for it, pizza!
If you love pizza, you’re going to love our recipe for slow cooker pizza pull-apart. Enjoy!
8. Stuffed Peppers
Delicious stuffed peppers in the slow cooker? It’s a yes!
9. Lemon Chicken
Lemon Chicken is a divine mix of tangy and savoury, and what’s best about it is that it is easy to make.
If you have chicken and lemons, you absolutely need to try this recipe for slow cooker lemon chicken and see for yourself!
10. Shepherds Pie
Yes, you read that one right! You can make a shepherd’s pie in the pot, so that’s less hassle and less effort for you!
Now, you can have slow cooker shepherd’s pie for dinner every night.
11. Mulled Wine
Alright, let’s get this straight. Mulled wine? Using the crock pot? Get out of town!
Why don’t you try it yourself using our recipe for slow cooker mulled wine?
12. Chinese Ribs
If the in-laws are coming over for a visit, worry no more. Just put the ingredients for Chinese ribs into your slow cooker and wait for it to do its magic.
Oh, we have a wonderful recipe for slow cooker Chinese ribs, too!
13. Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake
Oozy, gooey, and deliciously sinful – that’s what chocolate pudding cake is!
We apologise, but you’ll have to temporarily say goodbye to your diet once you try our recipe for slow cooker chocolate pudding cake.
14. Corned Beef
You’ll never have to eat boring corned beef dishes again.
We have three different versions of slow cooker corned beef here: plain, brown sugar, and ginger ale.
15. Sausages in Onion Gravy
If you’re a fan of sausages, we’ve got your back!
With our recipe for slow cooker sausages in onion gravy, I’m sure everyone will want this in seconds! Bonus, it’s one of the easiest recipes there is — ever!
16. Coconut Curry Sausages
Don’t ever think your slow cooker has a limit. Have you ever considered making a coconut curry dish in it?
If you haven’t yet, head over to our recipe for slow cooker curry sausages!
17. Buffalo Wings
If you like juicy rich tasty buffallo wings, you’d love to make it in the slow cooker!
18. Enchiladas
Layer it, turn it on and forget it! That’s the recipe for delicious slow cooker enchiladas!
19. Mashed Potatoes
Creamy cheesy mashed potatoes!
20. Carrot Cake
Yes, a cake recipe! This carrot cake recipe is moist and fluffy!
21. Cheesecake
I thought I am wayyy done with getting shocked at how many recipes can be done in the slowcooker that I didn’t know about. But slow cooker cheesecake? WOW!!!!
22. Lasagna
Who doesn’t love lasagna, like, seriously? Now, you have more reasons to enjoy lasagna because you can leave one cooking in the crock pot!
Here’s our recipe for slow cooker lasagna!
What are your favourite slow cooker recipes?
