53 Recipes to Make in a 4-Quart Slow Cooker

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53 Recipes to Make in a 4-Quart Slow Cooker1/53 Slow-Cooker Meatball Sandwiches 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Meatball Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our approach to meatball sandwiches is a simple one: Cook the meatballs low and slow, load them into hoagie buns, and top them with provolone and pepperoncini. —Stacie Nicholls, Spring Creek, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 526 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1674mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein. Don’t have a

4-quart slow cooker?

4-quart slow cooker? Buy one here. 2/53 Quinoa Granola Test Kitchen Approved Quinoa Granola Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a healthy and tasty snack that I feed to my kids often. They love it!—Cindy Reams, Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 317 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. 3/53 Chickpea and Potato Curry 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chickpea and Potato Curry Recipe photo by Emily Davis

First browning the onion, ginger and garlic really makes the sauce amazing

for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make chana masala, the classic Indian chickpea curry, in my slow cooker. First browning the onion, ginger and garlic really makes the sauce amazing. —Anjana Devasahayam, San Antonio, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups chickpea mixture: 240 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 8g protein. 4/53 Lamb and White Bean Chili 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Lamb and White Bean Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6

5/53 Garlic Green Beans with Gorgonzola

hours 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was so exciting and tasty to my husband and son, I made a second batch almost right away. If you like a spicier chili, add harissa paste or use medium salsa instead of mild. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 438 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 28g protein. 5/53 Garlic Green Beans with Gorgonzola

It’s delicious, easy to make and my family loves it!

3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Green Beans with Gorgonzola Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I updated this green bean holiday side dish by adding a touch of white wine, fresh thyme and green onions. It’s delicious, easy to make and my family loves it! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 142 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. 6/53 Mediterranean Chicken Orzo 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

Here’s a bonus: Leftovers reheat well

Approved Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here’s a bonus: Leftovers reheat well. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 415 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 7/53 Country Ribs Dinner 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

To add a little zip, we sometimes sprinkle in cayenne

Creator: Ribs slow-cooked with carrots, celery, onions and red potatoes are pure comfort food for us. To add a little zip, we sometimes sprinkle in cayenne. —Rose Ingall, Manistee, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked meat with 1 cup vegetables and 1/4 cup gravy: 528 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 1016mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 43g protein. 8/53 Carrot Cake Oatmeal 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DANIEL A ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This warm breakfast cereal made

in the slow cooker is a great way to get your veggies in the morning and keep a healthy diet! For extra crunch, I garnish individual servings with ground walnuts or pecans.—Debbie Kain, Colorado Springs, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 197 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 9/53 Spanish Rice with Sausage 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Spanish Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I both work

the midnight shift, so I’m always on the lookout for slow cooker recipes

the midnight shift, so I’m always on the lookout for slow cooker recipes. This one couldn’t be easier. We often enjoy it as a main course because it’s so hearty, but it’s also good as a side dish. —Michelle McKay, Garden City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 401 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1495mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. 10/53 Chicken Soft Tacos 11 Reviews Contest Winner Chicken Soft Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My

family loves these tacos

family loves these tacos. The chicken cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s convenient to throw together before I leave for work. Then we just roll it up in tortillas with the remaining ingredients and dinner’s ready in minutes. —Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 749 calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1454mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 52g protein. 11/53 Slow Cooker Chicken Stew 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to sprinkle chicken stew with toasted

almonds or cashews and serve with hot couscous

almonds or cashews and serve with hot couscous. Flavored with cinnamon and a touch of sweetness from the apricots, this pretty dish will stand apart from the rest at potlucks, too! —Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 279 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 497mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit. 12/53 “Everything” Stuffing 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved “Everything” Stuffing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My

family goes crazy for the stuffing that I make in the slow cooker

family goes crazy for the stuffing that I make in the slow cooker. It freezes well so we can enjoy it long after Thanksgiving has passed. —Bette Votral, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 267 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 796mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 13/53 Chicken Tamale Pie 41 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: All you need are some simple ingredients from the pantry to put

this slow-cooker meal together

this slow-cooker meal together. I love the fact that I can go fishing while it cooks. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 359 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 1021mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein. 14/53 Zesty Orange Beef 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I put this recipe together in the morning before I leave for work. In the evening, the amazing aroma greets me when I open the door. All I

have to do is quickly cook some rice, and dinner is served

have to do is quickly cook some rice, and dinner is served. —Deborah Puette, Lilburn, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice): 310 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 15/53 Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Potatoes are among our favorite side dishes. This version take sa little effort, but you can save

time by boiling the spuds ahead of time

time by boiling the spuds ahead of time. The night you want them for dinner, just crisp them up with garlic and Parmesan cheese. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 3 smashed potatoes: 354 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 16/53 Baja Pork Tacos 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baja Pork Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious pork tacos recipe is my copycat version of the most excellent Mexican

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