30 of Our Cheesiest Slow-Cooker Recipes

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30 of Our Cheesiest Slow-Cooker Recipes1/30 French Onion Soup with Meatballs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved French Onion Soup with Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got the idea for how to make this soup after I went to a brewhouse restaurant that put ale in their gravy. I make this every time the weather starts to cool down in the fall—it’s comfort food for the soul. —Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 403 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat),

67mg cholesterol, 1760mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 2/30 Texas Chili Fries 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Texas Chili Fries Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The delicious chili goes together in minutes and then cooks while you run errands. The only way to make it even better is to pour it over crisp french fries and sprinkle on cheese. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 374 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 824mg

sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein

sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein. 3/30 Cheeseburger Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fun dip recipe uses ingredients that I always have in the fridge, so it’s easy to throw together on short notice. —Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 157 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. 4/30 Kentucky Spoon Bread 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kentucky Spoon Bread

It’s a popular side dish served all year long

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a traditional Kentucky recipe. It’s a popular side dish served all year long. If you’ve never tried spoon bread before, I think you’ll find it’s tasty and comforting. —Caroline Brown, Lexington, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 192 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 5/30 Mexican Fondue 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: A handful of items and a few moments of prep work are all you’ll need for this festive fondue. Not only does it take advantage of canned goods and other convenience items, but the slow cooker does all the work. —Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 105 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 6/30 Easy Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese 62 Reviews Easy Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

Does it get any better than that?

the Recipe Creator: My sons always say I’m the best mom in the world when I make this creamy mac-and-cheese perfection. Does it get any better than that? —Heidi Fleek, Hamburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 346 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 7/30 Cheeseburger Soup 726 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheeseburger Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn’t share

its recipe with me

its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying a recipe I already had for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. —Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 8/30 Slow-Cooked Turkey Sandwiches 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Turkey Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sandwiches have been such a hit at office potlucks

that I keep copies of the recipe in my desk to hand out

that I keep copies of the recipe in my desk to hand out. —Diane Twait Nelsen, Ringsted, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 263 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 9/30 Contest-Winning Bavarian Meatball Hoagies 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Bavarian Meatball Hoagies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 12 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my husband is not manning the grill, I count on my slow cooker. These meatballs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when

It’s an unusual recipe for a slow cooker, but folks always

I serve them as a party appetizer or spooned over crusty rolls and topped with cheese for irresistible sandwiches. —Peggy Rios, Mechanicsville, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 643 calories, 36g fat (18g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1302mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. 10/30 Egg and Broccoli Casserole 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For years, I’ve prepared this filling egg casserole—which is delicious for brunch—in my slow cooker. It’s an unusual recipe for a slow cooker, but folks always

welcome it and go back for seconds wherever I serve it

welcome it and go back for seconds wherever I serve it. —Janet Sliter, Kennewick, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 428 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 297mg cholesterol, 953mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 11/30 Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine 31 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a cattle rancher, my husband’s a big fan of beef. For him to comment on a poultry dish is rare. But he always tells me, “I love

this casserole!”

this casserole!” I first tasted it at a potluck; now, I fix it for my family (we have a 3-year-old daughter) once or twice a month, and I’m asked to take it to most every get-together. —Rochelle Brownlee, Big Timber, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 641 calories, 47g fat (27g saturated fat), 167mg cholesterol, 895mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. 12/30 Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

If you like spice, you’ll love this dip

If you like spice, you’ll love this dip. It’s super cheesy and full of rich flavor, and it really has that Buffalo wing taste! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup dip (calculated without chips): 167 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 13/30 Taco Lasagna 137 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taco Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like foods with southwestern flair, this just might become a

new favorite

new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat and beans, the layered casserole comes together in a snap. There are never any leftovers when I take this dish to potlucks. —Terri Keena, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 454 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1138mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. 14/30 Slow-Cooker Cheese Dip 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Cheese Dip Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 32 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I brought this slightly spicy cheese

dip to a gathering with friends and it was a huge hit

dip to a gathering with friends and it was a huge hit. The spicy pork sausage gives the dip plenty of zip! —Marion Bartone, Conneaut, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 139 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 15/30 Crockpot Mac and Cheese 65 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This classic casserole is a rich and cheesy meatless main dish. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t

ask for a second helping

ask for a second helping. —Bernice Glascoe, Roxboro, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 502 calories, 28g fat (18g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 16/30 Bacon Dip 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Hot Bacon Cheese Dip Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried assorted appetizers before, but this one is a surefire people-pleaser. The thick bacon cheese dip has lots of flavor and keeps my guests happily munching as

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