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    Recipes Ā» Slow Cooker Ā» Favorite Easy Church Potluck Crockpot RecipesĀ 

    Favorite Easy Church Potluck Crockpot RecipesĀ 

    Mar 20, 2023 Ā· Last updated: Mar 20, 2023 by Gina Dickson Ā· This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

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    soups, chili, cheesy potatoes, mac and cheese, and goulash

    Getting food ready for a big church potluck can be a bit challenging, but with the help of your slow cooker, it can be easier. I am sharing with you some of my Favorite Easy Church Potluck Crockpot Recipes that everyone asks for the recipe afterward. The best part is a crock pot saves you time on Sunday morning because you can prep the ingredients ahead of time, carry it to church and allow the slow cooker to simmer until it's time to eat. 

    I will tell you the best slow cooker that will not make a mess in your car when transporting it to and from church. I have also compiled some tips and tricks for slow cooker potluck recipes that will make your next potluck recipe a sure hit!

    soups, chili, cheesy potatoes, mac and cheese, and goulash
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    • Why Have A Church Potluck
    • How To Organize A Church Potluck
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    • How To Host The Perfect Potluck
    • Best Slow Cooker For Potlucks
    • My Favorite Easy Church Potluck Crockpot RecipesĀ 
    • Easy Recipes Under 5 Ingredients
    • Chicken Slow cooker Recipes
    • Crockpot Side Dishes For Church Potluck
    • Cheese Lovers Crock Pot Recipes
    • Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Hearty Soup Favorite Recipes
    • Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes
    • Tips For Using Your Crock Pot

    Why Have A Church Potluck

    • Church potlucks are a great way for members of a church community to come together and bond over a shared meal. 
    • It provides a great opportunity for members to get to know one another, build relationships, and even share stories of their faith. 
    • Praising God and sharing what He has been doing in their lives as a community is always a great way to strengthen the bond between members and create a positive, loving atmosphere.
    •  A church potluck can also be a time of fellowship and fun. Talking and playing games together after dinner builds the bonds of the church family.

    How To Organize A Church Potluck

    church potluck table with food and flowers on it
    1. Set a theme: Consider setting a theme for the potluck, such as "comfort food" or "international cuisine." A theme can help ensure that the dishes complement each other and provide a cohesive meal.
    2. Create a sign-up sheet: Create a sign-up sheet for people to list the dish they will bring. A list can help ensure a good variety of dishes will be brought and avoid duplicates.
    3. Coordinate serving supplies: Make sure to coordinate with volunteers to bring serving supplies such as plates, utensils, and napkins. You may also need volunteers to help set up and clean up the event.
    4. Consider dietary restrictions: Be sure to ask people to indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies when they sign up so that everyone can enjoy the meal. Consider assigning a separate table for gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan dishes.
    5. Promote the potluck: Promote the potluck through the church bulletin, website, or social media. Encourage everyone to invite friends and family to join in the community meal.

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      Best Slow Cooker For Potlucks

      No matter how hard I tried, I always had a spill or leak when transporting a full slow cooker to a church dinner. I finally found a foolproof, no mess slow cooker that made toating it in the car easy and mess-free!

      My absolute favorite slow cooker for potlucks is the Presto Nomad 8-quart Traveling Slow Cooker!

      • It's easy to carry with a swing up handle.
      • It has a locking lid that seals tight for spill-proof transport
      • The slow cooker has a rugged cooler-style body.
      • Cool-touch housing keeps the inside hot and the outside cool to touch.
      • Viewing window lets ou see what is inside without having to unlock the lid.
      • Bult in cord storage and removable utensil holder doubles as a spoon holder.
      • Easy to clean exterior so the slow cooker always looks new.
      • Removable cooking pan for easy clean-up.

      My Favorite Easy Church Potluck Crockpot Recipes 

      I have gathered some of my favorite easy crockpot recipes that are always a big hit with friends and family. Most require minimal prep time and they are all easy to make.

      Easy Recipes Under 5 Ingredients

      Some of my favorite recipes to make in my slow cooker have under 5 ingredients. They are really quick and simple to make. With only a few required ingredients, they are budget-friendly and easy enough for the kids to pitch in and help make dinner.

      Homestyle 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing
      4 Ingredient Slow Cooker chicken with fork
      This 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing is the perfect make-ahead slow cooker meal for a church potluck. Plus, it's an easy crock-pot chicken recipe that is very budget-friendly. The gravy is made with a can of cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and a box mix of stuffing. Comfort food at its best.
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      5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup
      5 Ingredient Crockpot Potato Soup with bacon, cheese and onions
      Here is another great idea if you want to try a new recipe with only a few ingredients. For this easy and delicious Crockpot Potato Soup recipe, look no further! This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup is perfect for a cold day or when you're short on time. And the best part? It's loaded with a home-cooked meal flavor!
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      Chicken Slow cooker Recipes

      These chicken slow cooker potluck recipes are easy to prepare. They can all be prepared with boneless chicken breast, chicken thighs, or turkey.

      Texas Roadhouse Portobello Mushroom Chicken Recipe (Copycat)
      portobello mushroom chicken recipe texas roadhouse copycat recipe on a white plate topped with cheese and parsley
      This easy recipe for a slow cooker potluck is a Texas Roadhouse copycat. The dish has tender herb-infused chicken breasts baked in a creamy portobello mushroom sauce. A slice of pepper jack cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese crowns this easy dinner idea.
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      French Onion Soup Mix Chicken In The Slow Cooker
      Slow cooker french onion soup mix chicken on a plates with rice and parsely on top. Fork with a piece of shredded chicken on a fork
      The chicken cooks in a simmer sauce, making everyone think you have a magical slow cooker! This recipe has a rich, creamy gravy with bites of sweet chewy sun-dried tomatoes and herbs smothered over juicy cornish game hens. It's also easy to use boneless chicken breast instead. It's made with simple ingredients like chicken broth, whipping cream and topped with parmesan shredded cheese.
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      Marry Me Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Recipe
      Marry Me Cornish Hens on a white platter with sauces all around them
      Merry Me Slow Cooker Cornish Hens RecipesĀ has a rich and creamy gravy with bites of sweet chewy sun-dried tomatoes, herbs all smothered over juicy cornish game hens. They are perfect for a special occasion, but best of all, they are easy to prepare and cook on their own in your crockpot
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      Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
      Simplify pot pie by using your crockpot! Make this slow cooker chicken pot pie with minimal effort. Great dinner for a busy weeknight!
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      Crockpot Side Dishes For Church Potluck

      Crisp Slow Cooker Asparagus
      cooked asparagus with lemo wedges
      Crock Pot asparagus is a good recipe for members that are trying to stick to a low-calorie diet. This recipe is one of my favorite dishes to serve in the spring around Easter. Cooking asparagus in a crock pot is an easy way to serve perfectly cooked asparagus instead of mushy, like some cooking methods produce.
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      Best Crock Pot Baked Beans
      Crock Pot Baked Beans are the way to go! Once you try these, you'll never eat them straight from the can again. Great for summer BBQs themed potlucks.
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      Cheese Lovers Crock Pot Recipes

      You will surely bring a hit recipe to your next church potluck if it has a lot of cheese. The slow cooker is perfect for this type of recipe since you have a low and slow heat, allowing the cheese not to burn but become a gooey stringing bite of goodness.
      Some favorite cheese crockpot add-ins are shredded cheeses such as pepper jack or cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and parmesan.

      Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes
      Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hash Brown Recipe on a plate
      If you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish to make in your Crock Pot, you must make this copycat Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hash Browns Recipe. It's one of those fantastic recipes that will become a family favorite. It is also the perfect cheese lovers potluck dish that only takes a few minutes to prepare.
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      Crock Pot Mac n Cheese with Uncooked Pasta - Butter & Baggage
      With just 6 ingredients, Crock Pot Mac and Cheese will be your new favorite side to take to a potluck. You don't even have to cook the pasta, just dump and go!
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      Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes

      Rich Hawaiian Zippy's Chili Recipe; Slow Cooker
      zippy's chili in a bowl with a scoop of rice on top
      Chili is an iconic dish of chili that has been well-loved by the people of Hawaii for decades. It's a hearty mix of beef, sausage, beans, and unique spices that provide a range of flavors and textures in every spoonful. Serve over a scoop of white rice, on hamburgers, french fries, spaghetti noodles, or fill a burrito. My favorite thing is a topping on hot dogs.
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      Crockpot Pimento Cheese Dip
      Pimento Cheese Dip is a quick and easy recipe that can be used for filling burritos, tacos, or over nachos. It will become a favorite toppings item on a hot dog or sausage dog.
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      Slow Cooker Goulash Recipe
      This slow cooker recipe is a delicious, filling, and hearty meal that is super easy to prepare in your crockpot. It requires just minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients. Slow cooker goulash is perfect for your next potluck.
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      goulash in crockpot

      Hearty Soup Favorite Recipes

      Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup
      Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup with bacon and green onions on top for garnish. Soup has potatoes, carrots, corn, chicken in a white cheesy sauce
      Crockpot chicken corn soup makes is a creamy hearty soup that will be a hit at your next church potluck dinner. It cooks up mostly unattended until you're ready to serve it for dinner. It's a perfect recipe for a cool fall or winter meal.
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      Crock Pot Hearty Bean Soup
      navy beans in a bowl with onions chopped on top
      Crock Pot navy bean soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is a bowl of comfort. This yummy soup has a base of aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery with a creamy base.
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      Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes

      Easy Crockpot Ravioli Recipe
      Easy Crockpot Ravioli Recipe
      Crockpot Ravioli requires only 6 ingredients. It only needs to be cooked for 3 hours, which is perfect timing for a noon meal. Enjoy a yummy plate of cheesy pasta covered in tasty Italian sauce!
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      Easy Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
      This easy crockpot spaghetti and meatballs recipe is made right in your slow cooker! It's a tasty meal that even kids will want seconds of. Let the pasta sauce simmer while you accomplish other things around the house. This family-favorite recipe makes a perfect fellowship dinner main dish with tons of flavor!
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      Easy Creamy Tortellini Soup In A Slow Cooker
      creamy tortellini soup crockpot recipe made in a crock pot
      Make this Creamy Tortellini Soup in your slow cooker for a super easy, comforting meal.Ā Ā If you want easy, this is a good recipe. Tortellini soup takes at most 20 minutes of prep time, and your slow cooker does the rest of the work for you. It's a complete meal with veggies, chicken meat, sauce, and bread.Ā 
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      Tips For Using Your Crock Pot

      Slow cooker recipes are usually easy and always turn out perfect. However, some mishaps are easy to fix with a few simple tips. 

      • Chili Is Watery or Thin: Here are some great tips for How To Thicken Chili In a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot.  Here, you will find a variety of ideas that use everyday pantry items to thicken the chili.
      • No Beef Broth: We have all had it happen, you are right in the middle of making a recipe, and you realize you are out of beef broth, so you can finish making dinner. Save yourself a trip to the grocery by using one of these 25 Easy Substitutes For Beef Broth In A Slow Cooker.
      • Sauces and Soups Are Wattery: Sometimes, after cooking a recipe in a slow cooker, the mixture is too thin and watery, or perhaps you're looking for a thicker consistency that will cling to the food better. Here is your rescue: How To Thicken Sauces In A Slow Cooker.  These tips will also help thicken stews, chili, tomato sauces, and soups that were cooked in a slow cooker. In any case, there are several simple ways to thicken stews, sauces, and soups, and in this article, we'll discuss some of the most popular methods!
      • Safety Guide For Using A Slow Cooker: Slow cookers are great for busy families, but there are a few Safty Tips for Using Your Slow Cooker Properly. 

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