43 Fall Crockpot Recipes You Need to Try In Your Slow Cooker

Surprise, you can cook an entire bird in a Crockpot and it’ll taste just as delicious as if it were made in an oven.

You could bundle up and go outside. But we have a better idea: Make this cozy slow cooker soup.

For a mini trip to the Tuscan countryside, all you have to do is bust out your Crockpot. The secret to a super flavorful soup? Parmesan rind in the broth.

Normally, this soup requires standing over the stove caramelizing onions for the better part of an hour. This version cooks for hours on its own—no stirring required. (And the results? Ooh la la.)

The whole family is going to be instantly hooked. Lucky for you, it requires just five minutes of prep.

Julia Child might not have approved, but it turns out your Crockpot is the ideal appliance for making this flavorful French dish.

We love meatballs. We love chicken tikka masala. So we thought, why not combine the two and let our slow cooker do the hard work?

They’re so melt-in-your-mouth tender, they’re totally worth the wait.

Go ahead, break out that Crockpot on a holiday. It’ll free up the oven for all those Thanksgiving sides.

Oh, you’re not making big-batch hot cocktails in your Crockpot? Now’s the time to start.

Step away from the takeout menu.

Mmm, they taste just like the best mashed potatoes (but without so many carbs).

Planning a holiday party but don’t want to play bartender? We know what drink you should serve.

Pasta filled with cheese is pretty great on its own, but when it cooks itself in your Crockpot? That’s even better.

Admittedly, baking isn’t the easiest task, but when it’s all taken care of in the slow cooker, anyone can do it.

Takeout, shmakeout. This is better than any restaurant meal (and you made it yourself!).

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Use them in tacos. Don’t forget the hot sauce.

Serve it with rice, a salad or, our personal favorite, pasta.

The longer they cook, the better they taste.

It’ll be ready just as your brunch guests arrive.

Oh, six people are coming over for breakfast? No prob.

Give Taco Tuesday a makeover with your star player, the Crockpot.

It sounds complicated, but it’s deceptively simple to make.

Will it cure your cold? The jury’s out on that question, but it will definitely soothe your soul.

Is it possible to have a crush on a sandwich? Because we’re definitely swooning over this guy.

Make a huge batch and eat them all week.

They’re even tastier when you serve them wrapped in foil.

Behold, a satisfying side that goes with everything from fish to pork and requires almost no effort to make.

Further proof that wine (and pierogi) makes everything better.

Here’s what to do with your fall farmers market haul.

It’s a filling, cool-weather favorite as-is, but make it in your Crockpot and you’re winning dinnertime.

Added benefit: It’ll make your house smell incredible.

Save this for game night—or don’t; we won’t stop you.

You had us at “maple chipotle pork” and again at “cheesy polenta.” Who knew your Crockpot could be so fancy?

Transform your Halloween decorations into dinner. The peanut butter sounds unusual, but it adds a ton of rich flavor and a creamy texture.

The ultimate rainy day dinner. (Bonus: It’s vegan.)

Our motto: Pasta makes everything better. (Just add it at the end so it doesn’t turn to mush in your Crockpot.)

Just as filling as regular chili but a little bit more nutritious.

Have you ever seen anything more beautiful? Cream of chicken soup is the secret to its velvety texture.

Guess who’s coming to your Saturday game watch? (Spoiler: It’s your slow cooker.)

Reason no. 594 to stock up on canned pumpkin.

Wait, you can make dessert in your Crockpot too? This is genius.

It’s so creamy and luxurious, no one will know it’s dairy-free—or that it took you no effort to make.