Sensational 3-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Recipes
The slow cooker is a wonderful, helpful kitchen tool ( most of the time). Slow cookers ensure busy cooks that they, too, can get a delicious meal on the table on hectic days. On behalf of these three-ingredient slow-cooker recipes, I'm here to inform you that the world of slow-cooker recipes has improved. As you might imagine, three-ingredient recipes are as easy as dumping the ingredients into the slow cooker, and letting it take over. But the even more exciting news? These recipes are budget-friendly, too. When we say "budget-friendly," we're being modest—these recipes are downright cheap. But we have even more good news: our recipes go beyond dinner. Whether you need an afternoon snack, a party appetizer for a crowd, an inlaws-are-visiting dinner, or a kid-friendly dessert, there's a three-ingredient recipe ready for you. With these easy and creative ideas, you might actually have time (and money) to spend on yourself this week. Â
All You Need For These Simple Meals is a Few Ingredients and a Slow Cooker
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Slow-Cooker Grits
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Grits
Instead of sitting over the stovetop, let your slow cooker prep them for you. With a big batch of slow-cooker grits, you can have Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole for breakfast and Gulf Coast Shrimp and Grits for dinner.
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Slow-Cooker Ravioli
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Ravioli
You're three store-bought ingredients away from a kid-and budget-friendly weeknight meal.
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Crockpot BBQ Drumsticks
Recipe: Crockpot BBQ Drumsticks
We have plenty of wing recipes in our repertoire, but making drumsticks in the slow cooker is busy-chef approved.
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Three-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
Recipe: Three-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
Pot roast is a comforting meal made to serve a crowd that won't break the bank.
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Creamy Buffalo Chicken
Recipe: Creamy Buffalo Chicken
This versatile recipe can be used as a dip with chips or in sandwiches, wraps, and more. Plus, there are Instant Pot, slow cooker, and stovetop options for preparation.
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Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Thighs
Recipe: Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Thighs
This Thai-inspired dinner is a healthy and low-cost way to get varied flavors in your kids' diets.
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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
Recipe: Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
This slow-cooker recipe just made your Easter main dish prep a breeze. Now you can focus on perfecting that Pineapple Casserole for Mama.
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Creamy Baby Bella Chicken
Recipe: Creamy Creamy Baby Bella Chicken
This dinner has all the comfort and richness of a casserole with the ease of a dump-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker meal.
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3-Ingredient Pulled Pork
Recipe: 3-Ingredient Pulled Pork
If you're not a barbecue pitmaster, you can still make flavorful pulled pork in the slow cooker. Pair with one of our favorite barbecue side dishes, and you've got cookout-worthy meal.
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Easy Chili
Recipe: Easy Chili
This three-ingredient recipe, excluding toppings, gives a stovetop and slow-cooker option. A warm bowl of chili has never been easier to make.
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Three-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken
Recipe: Three-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Cranberry Chicken
This juicy chicken dinner recipe is a pleasant switch-up from the ones you've been keeping in rotation for too long now.
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Slow Cooker Beef Tips
Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Tips
These three-ingredient beef tips are delicious served over egg noodles or rice, and the kids will love them.
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Slow-Cooker Ranch Mushrooms
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Ranch Mushrooms
These flavor-packed mushrooms would be delicious paired with a steak for a company-worthy main dish.
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Crockpot Caramelized Onions
Recipe: Crockpot Caramelized Onions
There is a way to get incredible caramelized onions without standing by the stovetop, and now you can top any dish with them, hassle-free.
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Three Ingredient Slow Cooker Queso
Recipe: Three Ingredient Slow Cooker Queso
You can't really say you're serving party food unless there's a bowl of piping hot queso with tortilla chips.
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Grape Jelly Meatballs
Recipe: Grape Jelly Meatballs
With three store-bought ingredients and virtually no hands-on time, this meatball recipe is the absolute easiest party appetizer ever.
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Three-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Apple Butter
Recipe: Three-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Apple Butter
Not only would this slow-cooker apple butter recipe be delicious with biscuits, it would make an adorable gift for neighbors and friends.
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Slow Cooker Cherry Dump Cake
Recipe: Slow Cooker Cherry Dump Cake
This cherry cake, served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, is the easiest way to get a festive dessert on the table for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July.
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Slow Cooker Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Recipe: Slow Cooker Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Whether you need a no-fuss dessert, a recipe to curb an afternoon sweet tooth, or a treat to take to teachers or neighbors, look no further than this three-ingredient recipe.
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Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler
Recipe: Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler
This classic summertime dessert has never been so simple to make than with three ingredients tossed in the slow cooker.
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Three-Ingredient Caramel Fondue
Recipe: Three-Ingredient Caramel Fondue
This indulgent dip can be made in the microwave, but preparing it in the slow cooker will keep it warm throughout a gathering. Get creative with your dipping choices.
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3-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Cake
Recipe: 3-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Cake
Okay, the slow-cooker version might not be the prettiest pumpkin cake you've ever seen, but it doesn't slack on any cozy fall flavor.