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Make your next potluck a hit with these easy-to-make-ahead recipes using your crock pot. Whether you’re preparing a crowd-pleasing dish or a comforting classic, these recipes are perfect for busy cooks and guaranteed to impress. Plus, discover the ultimate crock pot designed for no-spill, keep-it-warm traveling, ensuring your meal stays perfect from the kitchen to the serving table.

Layered Ground Beef Casserole Crockpot Recipe

A vibrant plate of Mexican casserole topped with a dollop of sour cream, a slice of jalapeno, and cilantro. The dish is a mix of corn, black beans, pinto beans, red bell peppers, and ground meat, garnished with shredded cheese. A jalapeno and parsley lie beside the plate.
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Layered Cheesy Crockpot Mexican Beef Casserole is a delicious crockpot taco casserole made with taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, ground beef, and black beans, all layered in gooey cheese. It’s an easy-to-make tortilla casserole recipe that is budget-friendly and always a big crowd-pleaser.

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Tender Sirloin Tip Roast In Slow Cooker With Vegetables

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Your friends will say thank you when you make this delicious slow cooker recipe for tender, juicy sirloin tip roast with a mix of delicious vegetables and savory gravy. This make-ahead recipe is an easy-to-prep sirloin tip roast in a slow cooker that is perfect for a hassle-free, mouthwatering dinner.

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Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings

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Old fashioned crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.  This easy and delicious crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe is the ultimate easy to make comfort food that tastes just like grandma’s.

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Cheesy Layered Taco Dip with Ground Beef (Crock Pot Recipe)

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This cheesy Velveeta taco dip with ground beef is a hot and creamy Crock Pot recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away in your slow cooker to absolute perfection. Layers of taco-seasoned ground beef between the creamiest swirls of Velveeta, cream cheese, sour cream, and Monterey Jack.

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French Onion Soup Mix Chicken In The Slow Cooker

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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.

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The Potluck Party Planner is a comprehensive digital product that provides everything you need to plan and execute a potluck gathering successfully. This printable planner includes a variety of templates and checklists to help you stay organized and ensure nothing is overlooked.

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Extra Cheesy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe

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This slow cooker mac and cheese recipe will become a family favorite, I promise! There’s nothing like the creamy, cheesy goodness of digging into a hearty helping of homemade mac and cheese. It’s especially delicious when it’s cooked in the slow cooker, mostly because it requires almost no effort. The hardest part is cooking the pasta—for real!

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Old Fashioned German Goulash (Slow Cooker Recipe)

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This hearty Slow Cooker German Goulash recipe makes it easy to serve a delicious, authentic goulash soup. This German Goulash is chock full of tender beef and vegetables cooked to perfection in a richly seasoned red wine and sweet paprika broth.

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Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

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Looking for an easy and delicious recipe for juicy BBQ chicken wings? This Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe will become your favorite go-to recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have juicy and flavorful chicken wings.

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5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns

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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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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup

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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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Set It and Forget It Potluck Tacos

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Spice up your taco dinner with this authentic Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these tacos are delicious and easy to prep in under 5 minutes. 

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Thick and Hearty Crock Pot Navy Bean Soup

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Thick and hearty Crockpot Navy Bean soup is made with simple ingredients like dried navy beans, onion, fresh garlic, broth, and a savory ham hock. The best part is that it only takes 15 minutes to prepare and then simmers in your crockpot all day. Your kitchen will smell amazing by dinner time.  

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Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup

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Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe is a classic Mexican soup recipe that features tender shredded chicken, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and authentic Mexican spices made in your slow cooker. Combined with creamy queso cheese and thickened with crushed tortilla chips for a deliciously satisfying twist.

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Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing

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One of my top go-to picks for Mexican-style soups is this Creamy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing. The soup is packed with ground beef, a variety of beans, and veggies, all in melted cheese and creamy ranch dressing. A bowl of this taco soup is hearty and filling. The best part, it’s easy to prepare.

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5 Ingredient Pork Chops and Gravy

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This easy crockpot pork chops recipe only requires 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation. With minimal effort, you can serve delicious saucy pork chops that will be loved by kids and adults alike.

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4 Ingredient Chicken With Stuffing

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Don’t worry about dinner if you have a busy day ahead of you. This easy 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken With Stuffing is the perfect make-ahead slow cooker meal. Plus, it’s an easy crock-pot chicken recipe that is very budget-friendly and a great way to feed the entire family.

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Crock Pot Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup

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Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make-ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies. Simply dump all of the ingredients in the pot, set it on low, and let it cook all day long.

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Crockpot Roasted Whole Chicken

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This juicy, tender, Crockpot Roasted Whole Chicken is sure to become a favorite go-to recipe. Not only is it delicious, but the cost savings of making it at home compared to store-bought options is a great bonus. Your homemade crock pot whole chicken will also help you create multiple meals using the leftovers.

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Tender Jamaican Oxtail Soup

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The Jamaican stew is infused with the flavors of tender oxtail meat, brown sugar, and allspice. This easy Jamaican cuisine recipe is ideal for special occasions or a cozy dinner with the family. 

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Ground Beef Sloppy Tacos

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This cheesy Ground Beef Sloppy Tacos with Velvetta cheese takes just 15 minutes. Layers of taco-seasoned ground beef between the creamiest swirls of Velveeta, cream cheese, sour cream, and Monterey Jack make for a cozy appetizer that’s perfect for game day or a cozy night in with friends.

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Copycat Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili

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Zippy’s 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.

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Tocino Chicken

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This simple slow cooker recipe for chicken tocino is sweet and tangy and can be served any time of the day. It uses a simple homemade marinade and a quick and easy replacement for annatto powder. This economical recipe can be made in minutes.

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Meatballs and Gravy

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Learn how to make tender meatballs with rich flavorful gravy using a slow cooker. This step-by-step recipe will teach you how to create a delicious appetizer or satisfying meatballs and creamy gravy sauce meal sure to impress your family and friends.

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Saucy Mexican Beef Steak

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This classic Saucy Mexican Beef Steak is made with seared beef strips in a smoky tomato sauce with plabanos, jalapenos, green peppers, and onions. Here is the best part: this Crock Pot recipe takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or festive dinner party with friends.

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Pollo Verde Over Rice

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A delicious and easy Pollo Verde Over Rice highlighting a fresh roasted salsa verde. A step-by-step guide will show you how to make this mouth-watering Pollo Verde dish with a simple and quick tangy salsa verde recipe.

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Yankee Pot Roast

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Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast that’s fork-tender and juicy with just 10 minutes of prep time will become a go-to potluck mea. It’s easy, just fill your slow cooker and let it do all the work.

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Mississippi Chicken

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Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe is a great potluck choice. It’s made with tender chicken breasts, a mix of savory, slightly spicy Italian banana peppers, and cream. The best part is it’s under 10 minutes of prep time until your slow cooker does the rest of the work.

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Texas Roadhouse Mushroom Chicken

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This slow cooker copycat recipe 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 crowns this Texas Roadhouse copycat dinner idea.

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Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Gravy

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This easy Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Gravy is delicious and simple to prepare. Serve it on a fluffy bed of rice smothered in the rich, creamy gravy flavored with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. The best part is this dinner can be cooked in your crockpot with minimal effort.

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Cajun Chicken and Gravy

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This rich Cajun Chicken and Gravy is loaded with flavorful gravy and tender chicken breasts. Creole cuisine has never been so easy. Just pan-sear your chicken and finish this dish in a Crock Pot for a meal that needs 15 minutes of prep time and almost no effort at all. Great for a dinner party or a family night.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Wings and Gravy

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Comfort food at it’s best,  Slow Cooker Turkey Wings and Gravy. This recipe is incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings with tons of gravy every time.

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Crock Pot Baked Apples with Raisins and Nuts

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Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of fall with perfectly baked apples, no oven required. The crock pot does all the work to transform simple ingredients into a comforting dessert. Brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg slowly cook with the apples in this scrumptious Fall classic.

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Perfect Traveling No Spill Crock Pot

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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!

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35 Great Tasting Church Potluck Recipes

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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.

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