6 SLOW COOKER RECIPES THAT MAY SURPRISE YOU

October 9, 2018

You already know that your slow cooker is the perfect tool for masterfully creating flavourful, mouth-watering soups, stews, and roasts, like the slow-cooked beef roast and the creamy celery bacon soup. But did you know that with these slow cooker recipes it can also make a variety of other foods like enchiladas, chicken wings, and even cheesecake? With these slow cooker recipes, you won`t need any other cooking method all fall and winter long.

We’ve given you the breakdown with tips on how to make the most out of your slow cooker, now we’re going to show you how to make the most out of it with some surprising dishes you didn’t know your slow cooker could make.

Surprising Slow Cooker Recipes

1. Barley Almond Milk Porridge

Porridge is undoubtedly the perfect cosy breakfast food. Simply add the barley to your slow cooker with almond milk and water. Cook for 25 minutes then stir in some nutritious goji berries to cook for an additional 5 minutes. And done! Top this delicious slow-cooked porridge off with some maple syrup.

Try the Slow Cooker Barley Almond Milk Porridge recipe.

2. Honey Barbeque Chicken Wings

I love crispy, fried chicken wings, but sometimes I find myself craving sauce-y, sticky chicken wings with a kick. Slow cookers are perfect for that. All you need is some good quality barbecue sauce, honey, and hot sauce to evenly coat your chicken wings. Pop them in the cooker for 4 hours and let the magic happen.

Try the Slow Cooker Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings recipe.

3. Black Bean Enchiladas

What comfort food is better than a protein-rich, flavourful, and cheesy dish of enchiladas? This slow-cooked enchilada recipe might actually get you excited for the bitter cold weather. Make two layers of enchiladas with salsa and cheese in between and on top. Cook for 3 hours on high to avoid mushiness. Get ready for a cosy evening.

Try the Slow Cooker Black Bean Enchiladas recipe.

4. Macaroni and Cheese

Who said budget food can’t taste gourmet? Macaroni and cheese in a slow cooker will change your life. Ditch the instant mac n’ cheese and try this awesome recipe instead. It’ll take you an hour, but you’ll be rewarded with the creamiest macaroni and cheese. It’s as simple as putting everything—except the cheese—in the slow cooker at once.

Try the Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese recipe.

5. Cheesecake with Graham Crumble

No, you didn’t read that wrong. You can make cheesecake in your slow cooker! The crumble will be baked in the oven, but the cheesecake is super easy. Mix everything in ramekins and place them in the cooker for a little over an hour. The crumble will be ready by then. Just crumble on top and enjoy with some fruit!

Try the Slow Cooker Cheesecake with Graham Crumble recipe.

6. Pumpkin Spice Latte

What is fall without pumpkin spice latte? There’s no way of telling what really goes in the pumpkin spice latte you buy at coffee shops, so why not slow-cook it at home! You’ll need some really strong coffee, real canned pumpkin, milk, and some vanilla extract and pumpkin spice if you have it. Let it brew for two hours and you’ll have the perfect, homemade, slow-cooked pumpkin spice latte.

Try the Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe.
Are you surprised by any of these slow-cooked recipes? Share with us some recipes you love!

Daniel Huang

Daniel is a Digital Marketing and Content Strategist at SPUD. He graduated from UBC with a degree in English and International Relations with a focus on environmental topics. A wordsmith by day and a bookman by night, he's a self-proclaimed gastronomic snob, a buck-a-shuck addict, a sub-par skier, and a devoted kingsguard of the oxford comma. He also frequents the dog park with a schnauzer named Duke. | Instagram: @dannnyellow