Slow (Cooker) and Steady Wins the Meal Prep Race

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Why slave over a stove when you can let the crockpot do all the heavy lifting? From breakfast to dinner to dessert, we’ve got every meal covered in this slow-cooked masterpiece of a recipe roundup. Get ready to sink your teeth into Slow Cooker Vodka Bolognese Pasta or perhaps indulge in a hearty serving of Mississippi Pot Roast in Crock Pot—it’s comfort food at its finest. Start your day with a simple, satisfying Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Egg Casserole or treat yourself to a batch of Easy Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls that practically make themselves. Don’t forget dessert—Blueberry Brown Betty is waiting to steal the show. Ready for mouthwatering meals with minimal effort? Click ahead for more!

Slow Cooker Vodka Bolognese Pasta

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A decorative bowl filled with tagliatelle pasta, topped with a rich meat sauce and grated cheese. Fresh herbs are sprinkled on top. A fork is twirling some pasta on the side of the bowl. The setting is on a wooden table.
Image Credit: Half Baked Harvest

Slow Cooker Vodka Bolognese Pasta is your answer to family dinner debates—everyone wins with this dish. A rich, slow-simmered sauce combines beef, hearty veggies, sweet tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a splash of vodka for good measure. Pile it high on your favorite pasta and shower it with parmesan because, let’s be honest, cheese makes everything better.

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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Egg Casserole

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Slow Cooker Mediterranean Egg Casserole is everything you want in a breakfast—hearty, easy, and ridiculously delicious. Topped with creamy goat cheese and savory prosciutto, it’s a flavor-packed way to start the day. Bonus: the slow cooker does the work while you enjoy your coffee.
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Blueberry Brown Betty

A scoop of vanilla ice cream rests on top of a serving of berry cobbler in a patterned bowl. The dish is placed on a matching saucer next to a spoon, all set on a soft, light-colored fabric surface.
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Blueberry Brown Betty is the dessert you need before blueberry season bids us farewell. Juicy, jammy blueberries team up with buttery breadcrumbs and a hint of zesty lemon for a treat that feels like a hug in every bite. Bonus: the slow cooker does the hard work, so you can just sit back and dig in.
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Best Carnitas (Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

A plate of shredded, cooked meat garnished with a lime wedge and fresh cilantro on a light-colored background.
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The Best Mexican Carnitas Recipe lives up to the hype with juicy, flavor-packed pork that practically melts in your mouth. Thanks to the crockpot, it’s ridiculously easy to make and delivers that fall-apart tenderness you crave. Taco night just found its MVP!
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Easy Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls

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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls are your shortcut to gooey, cinnamon-swirled perfection. This recipe is beginner-friendly, so even if yeast usually scares you, you’ve got this! Let the slow cooker work its magic while you relax and dream of frosting.
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Mississippi Pot Roast in Crock Pot

A savory beef sandwich with melted cheese on a crusty roll sits on a white plate, accompanied by two yellow pepperoncini peppers.
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Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe is here to make your life easier (and tastier). Toss it in the slow cooker, and let the magic happen while you go about your day. Perfect for those hectic weekdays or a no-fuss Sunday dinner that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

A bowl of chicken tortilla soup topped with avocado slices, jalapeños, cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips. A spoon rests inside the bowl, sitting on a rustic wooden surface with a striped cloth nearby.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavor explosion in a bowl! Healthy, delicious, and versatile, you can whip it up on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, or let the slow cooker do its thing. Either way, it’s the cozy, comforting soup your taste buds crave.
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Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken

A plate of creamy chicken with herbs, served on a rustic wooden table. The dish features tender chicken breast topped with fresh herbs, surrounded by a rich, creamy sauce with greens. A fork rests on the plate, and a glass of white wine is nearby.
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Slow Cooker French Wine And Mustard Chicken transforms a timeless classic into a stress-free weeknight hero. White wine, creamy Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and parmesan create a rich sauce that coats tender chicken and vibrant kale. Pair it with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttery egg noodles, and you’ve got a meal so comforting it practically serves itself.
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Crockpot Mac and Cheese

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Crockpot Mac and Cheese is a super simple recipe! This creamy slow cooker mac and cheese makes the perfect side dish or dinner.
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Crockpot BBQ Beer Pulled Chicken with Cheddar Corn Popovers

A dish featuring a Yorkshire pudding filled with pulled beef, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, and accompanied by fresh greens on a dark plate. A fork and cloth napkin are nearby on a dark surface.
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Crockpot BBQ Beer Pulled Chicken with Cheddar Corn Popovers is the kind of meal you’ll dream about. The chicken slow cooks all day in a rich, beer-kissed BBQ sauce that’s bursting with flavor. And those popovers? Sure, they’re not skyscrapers, but they’ve got that perfect hollow center just begging to be filled with smoky, saucy chicken goodness.

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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