53 Recipes to Make in a 3-Quart Slow Cooker

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53 Recipes to Make in a 3-Quart Slow Cooker1/53 Hearty Slow-Cooker Breakfast Hash 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Slow-Cooker Breakfast Hash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sweet and savory hash certainly won’t leave you hungry—the sausage, veggies and eggs will fill you up. The hint of maple syrup makes it all feel extra cozy. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 446 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 911mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.

Don’t own a 3-quart slow cooker?

Don’t own a 3-quart slow cooker? Buy one here. 2/53 Southern Loaded Sweet Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a taste of a southern classic, we make sweet potatoes stuffed with pulled pork and coleslaw and manage to sidestep the calorie overload. —Amy Burton, Cary, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 potato with 2/3 cup pork mixture and 1/4 cup coleslaw: 428 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 784mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. 3/53

Slow-Cooker Chicken & Black Bean Tacos 2 Reviews Slow-Cooker Chicken & Black Bean Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love Mexican food and these tacos have become one of our favorite meals. Try setting out the toppings in different bowls on the table so dinner guests and kids can make their own tacos. —Laura Rodriguez, Willoughby, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 387 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat. 4/53 Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JONATHAN MELENDEZ FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 16 egg rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my favorite slow-cooker recipes is this impressive buffalo chicken egg rolls appetizer. You can wrap the filling in egg roll wrappers and bake, or, for a bite-size version, use smaller wonton wraps. —Tara Odegaard, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 egg roll: 174 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 716mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g

fiber), 13g protein

fiber), 13g protein. 5/53 Warm Spiced Cider Punch 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Warm Spiced Cider Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The aroma of the apple cider, orange juice and spices as the punch simmers in the slow cooker is wonderful. —Susan Smith, Forest, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 94 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g

sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/53 Slow-Cooker Pizza Dip 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Pizza Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this dip for my daughter’s pizza-themed birthday party. It was an instant hit, and I’ve continued to take it along to other gatherings. Everyone loves it! —Stephanie Gates, Waterloo, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup dip: 68 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 7/53 Brown Sugar-Glazed Baby Carrots

3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These delicious glazed carrots come to the rescue when I’m preparing a special meal. They cook while I prepare the other dishes, and the slow-cooker simmering saves me precious oven space. —Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 144 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 364mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. 8/53 Beef Brisket in Beer 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours

15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One bite of this super tender brisket and your family will be hooked! The rich gravy is perfect for spooning over a side of creamy mashed potatoes. —Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 5 ounce-weight: 285 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 9/53 Southwestern Pulled Pork Crostini 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Pulled Pork Crostini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 45 min Servings

I add apples and pecans to this slow-cooked

32 crostini Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a different take on crostini, these apps are fantastic for tailgating and casual parties alike. —Randy Cartwright, Linden, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 121 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 10/53 Apple-Nut Bread Pudding 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Traditional bread pudding gives way to autumn’s influences in this comforting dessert. I add apples and pecans to this slow-cooked

version, then top warm servings with ice cream

version, then top warm servings with ice cream. —Lori Fox, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 440 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. 11/53 Casablanca Chutney Chicken 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you enjoy Indian food, you’ll love this dish. An array of spices and dried fruit slow cook with boneless chicken thighs for an aromatic and satisfying meal. To make it complete, serve over Jasmine or Basmati rice. —Roxanne

Although this is a low-fat dish, it definitely doesn’t taste like it!

Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 389 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 6g fiber), 26g protein. 12/53 Zippy Bean Stew 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zippy Bean Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This bean stew is a staple for my co-workers and me once the weather turns cool. Although this is a low-fat dish, it definitely doesn’t taste like it! —Debbie Matthews, Bluefield, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 208 calories, 1g

Beef chuck roast makes a savory filling in satisfying tortillas

fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 816mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 10g fiber), 11g protein. 13/53 Southwestern Beef Tortillas 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Beef Tortillas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Beef chuck roast makes a savory filling in satisfying tortillas. Cooked to tender perfection in the slow cooker, the beef is treated to an easy and delicious jalapeno-flavored sauce. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 filled tortilla: 425 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 1135mg sodium, 39g

carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein

carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. 14/53 Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this, but be sure to steer clear of dark varieties. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 213 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars,

0 fiber), 8g protein

0 fiber), 8g protein. 15/53 Hawaiian Kielbasa Sandwiches 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hawaiian Kielbasa Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 12 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you are looking for a different way to use kielbasa, the sweet and mildly spicy flavor of these sandwiches is a nice change of pace. —Judy Dames, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 663 calories, 35g fat (12g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 2532mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 16/53 Italian Shrimp and Pasta 30 Reviews Test Kitchen

It’s heavy on the shrimp and light on the pasta, and that’s the way we like it

Approved Italian Shrimp and Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We like pasta with Italian tomato sauces, and this recipe is one we make often. It’s heavy on the shrimp and light on the pasta, and that’s the way we like it. We can remember when shrimp was unheard of in our budget, so I guess we’re making up for it now! —Frank Fader, Payson, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 327 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars,

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