46 Recipes to Make in a 6-Quart Slow Cooker

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46 Recipes to Make in a 6-Quart Slow Cooker1/46 French Lentil and Carrot Soup 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference. Using finely chopped rotisserie chicken in this recipe makes it perfect for a busy weeknight meal, but you can leave the chicken out if you prefer. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 338 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 39g

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. Don’t have a 6-quart slow cooker? Buy one here. 2/46 Pink Grapefruit Cheesecake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pink Grapefruit Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cheesecake in a slow cooker? It’s true! I experimented a few times to turn this iconic dessert into a slow-cooker classic. Give it a try. I promise you’ll be absolutely amazed by the results! —Krista Lanphier Milwaukee, WI Nutrition Facts: 1

So much fun and a nice twist to leftovers

piece: 515 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 3/46 French Dip Tacos 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved French Dip Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this idea when we had a dab of leftover French dip. So much fun and a nice twist to leftovers. These are also good with a little hot sauce on the side! —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 mini

It is my No. 1 standby recipe and also makes amazing meatball sandwiches

taco: 221 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. 4/46 Slow-Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been cooking for 50 years, and this dish is still one that guests request frequently. It is my No. 1 standby recipe and also makes amazing meatball sandwiches. The sauce works for any type of pasta. —Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida Nutrition Facts: About

As it cooks, the house fills with the amazing aroma of apples and pork

3 meatballs with 3/4 cup sauce: 250 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1116mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 5/46 Slow-Cooked Pork with Root Vegetables Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Pork with Root Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is truly a one-pot recipe—there’s no need to brown the roast, as the rub gives it rich color. As it cooks, the house fills with the amazing aroma of apples and pork. It’s a perfect dinner for a

chilly autumn day

chilly autumn day. Use the cooking liquid as a sauce when you’re ready to serve. And if there’s any pork left over, it makes delicious pulled pork sandwiches. —Jackie Sharp, Suffolk, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked pork with 3/4 cup vegetable mixture: 313 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 799mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch. 6/46 Ancient Grain Beef Stew 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ancient Grain Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to

I use lentils and red quinoa rather than potatoes

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than potatoes. If leftover stew seems too thick, add more beef stock when reheating. —Margaret Roscoe, Keystone Heights, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 261 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 7/46 Slow-Cooked Cajun Corn 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

My husband loves corn on the cob, and I love this slow-cooker recipe because I don’t have to stand at a hot stove. We like a little spice, so the Cajun seasoning works well for us, but any spice blend works. —Audra Rorick, Lyons, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn: 190 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 8/46 Broccoli-Cauliflower Chicken Casserole 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Broccoli-Cauliflower Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe

I make my easy variation in the slow cooker

From the Recipe Creator: A chicken, broccoli and rice casserole is one of our favorite comfort foods. I make my easy variation in the slow cooker. You can easily substitute whatever cheese you prefer. I sometimes use dairy-free cheese to create a more paleo-friendly dinner. The dish is also delicious sprinkled with a simple bread crumb topping. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 314 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. 9/46 Slow-Cooker Chai Tea 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chai Tea Recipe photo by Taste

10/46 Sloppy Joe Recipe 113 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joes

of Home Total Time 8 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A wonderful sweet and spicy aroma wafts from the slow cooker as this fragrant and flavorful chai tea cooks. —Crystal Jo Burns, Iliff, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 109 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 10/46 Sloppy Joe Recipe 113 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joes Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll

love this quick, easy and economical dish

love this quick, easy and economical dish. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on buns or as a down-home topping for rice, biscuits or baked potatoes. —Laurie Hauser, Rochester, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 439 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1360mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 11/46 Slow-Cooked Turkey with Berry Compote 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Turkey with Berry Compote Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 12 servings (3-1/4 cups compote) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

We love to eat turkey, and on hot summer days, here’s how we get our fix

We love to eat turkey, and on hot summer days, here’s how we get our fix. For golden-brown turkey, broil for a few minutes before serving. —Margaret Bracher, Robertsdale, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked turkey with 1/4 cup compote: 215 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch. 12/46 Peanut Clusters 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 10 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There are a few recipes I

absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of them

absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of them. The chocolate covered peanuts are so tasty. 13/46 Green Chicken Chili 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Green Chicken Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It’s loaded with shredded chicken and beans. The spicy heat can be tamed a bit with cool sour cream. —Fred Lockwood, Plano, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 320 calories,

And the aroma is wonderful

7g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1187mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 32g protein. 14/46 “Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs 63 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved “Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A sweet, rich sauce makes this BBQ ribs recipe so tender that the meat literally falls off the bones. And the aroma is wonderful. Yum! —Tanya Reid, Winston-Salem, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 921 calories, 58g fat (21g saturated fat),

This recipe could not be easier

220mg cholesterol, 1402mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 2g fiber), 48g protein. 15/46 Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even a beginner cook could make this slow cooked chicken and have it turn out perfectly. This recipe could not be easier. A few minutes of prep and you’ll come home to a delicious dinner. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken with 2/3 cup vegetables: 329 calories, 17g

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