When you think of stews, you probably picture rectangular plates and oven racks.
However, these slow cooker casserole recipes will make you see the casseroles in a whole new light.
Casseroles are a hearty comfort food that most people love, but sometimes it can be a hassle to put them together and then control them in the oven for X amount of time.
You can prepare these slow cooker casserole recipes in a jiffy and then leave them alone and let the slow cooker do its thing.
It’s a quick, almost effortless way to cook a dinner that’s good for the whole family
.
So, let’s take a look at 23 of my favorite casseroles that you can make in the slow cooker
.
Slow cooker casseroles we love
1.
Crockpot Pizza Casserole This Crockpot pizza casserole
has everything you love most about pizza: ground beef, pepperoni, garlic, tomato sauce and lots of cheese
.
However, you can enjoy it in an easy-to-make pasta-based casserole that only takes 15 minutes to prepare
.
It will take another 5 hours to cook, but that’s downtime you won’t have to worry about at all
.
2. Slow Cooker Dorito Taco Cazuela This Dorito
taco casserole takes taco salad
to a whole new level with the best ingredients: lean meat, diced tomatoes, chilies, taco seasoning, crushed Doritos, cheese and more
.
However, the secret ingredient is Catalina bacon dressing, which adds a rich, sour depth of flavor that you simply can’t match in regular taco salad.
Also, in addition to browning the meat, you just have to pour everything into the slow cooker and let it do all the work.
Everything takes a little over 4 hours to make, so start at lunchtime and have it ready for dinner that evening
.
3. Crockpot Mexican Casserole
Here’s another great option for a taco salad-like casserole that contains even more delicious ingredients. There is quinoa, black beans, peppers, corn and more.
If you like ultra-tasty meals with a little heat and plenty of protein, this is the food for you
.
4. Crockpot Hash Brown Casserole
You’ve probably had a
hash brown casserole before, but you’ve probably never had a version that’s this good
.
It is creamy, cheesy and filling and has plenty of tender potato chunks to satisfy even the loudest stomachs.
It takes 8 hours to cook properly, but uses only five ingredients (plus salt and pepper). It’s easy, convenient and delicious.
5. Crockpot Corn Casserole
Want to know the secret to making the flufth, lightest and creamiest corn casserole imaginable? Forget the oven and do it in the Crockpot instead.
This delicious casserole uses just six ingredients, and one of them is a whole stick of butter, so it should tell you something about how rich and velvety it is
.
If you’re a corn casserole fan like me, then trust me when I tell you that this recipe is definitely the way to go
.
6. Slow cook
sweet potato casserole Mini lightly
toasted marshmallows on top, sticky sweet potatoes covered in cinnamon and brown sugar at the bottom: what more could you ask for from the sweet potato casserole
?
This decadent dish features all your favorite autumn spices and tastes exactly like the baked sweet potato casserole you know and love.
Luckily, you won’t have to waste any of your precious time in the oven with this one because you can do it in the slow cooker instead.
7. Crockpot
Cowboy Casserole
If you’re looking for something filling, garlic and full of delicious chunk, you’ll love this Crockpot cowboy casserole recipe
.
It contains ground beef, onions, beans, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, chicken soup cream and many delicious seasonings
.
This dish is somewhere between chili and a casserole, and gives you the best of both worlds.
8. Crockpot Mac and Cheese
There’s not much you can’t do at the Crockpot these days, and that includes extremely cheesy, tender, sticky macaroni and cheese
.
This one is rich, creamy and has only a touch of paprika for an extra flavor.
It’s a recipe you won’t want to miss, even if you think you’ve already perfected macaroni and cheese.
9. Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole
First of all, don’t confuse this tater tot casserole with the hash brown casserole above
.
The two are completely different. This one contains a lot more meat, for one thing.
There are also beans, onions, cheese, mushroom soup cream, and more, turning this slow-cooking casserole into an all-in-one meal that will keep your stomach full on a long, cold night
. 10. Crockpot Tuna Noodle Casserole
If you prefer tuna and noodles to meat and tater tots, this Crockpot tuna noodle casserole might be the best choice for you
.
It features a smooth, creamy sauce, lots of herbal flavor, and a fantastic topping made of cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
Basically, it’s the classic tuna casserole, but you’ll make it in a cooking pot instead of the oven or stove
.
11. Slow Pot Tamal Cake
This recipe is perfect for those looking for something with a twist further south of the border. It’s a bit spicy and has an incredibly tasty punch.
The list of ingredients is a bit long, but it only takes 25 minutes to prepare
.
However, be sure to give it enough time to cook in the slow cooker, as it takes about 7 hours
.
12. Crockpot Broccoli Casserole Broccoli casserole
is
delicious no matter how you make it, but this recipe is so simple that you’ll want to start using it all the time
.
All you’ll need is celery soup cream, strong cheddar, green onions, frozen broccoli, and Ritz cookies
.
Broccoli is tender but retains a wonderful crunch. The
cheese is sticky and fantastic, and the Ritz crackers give it a crispy top layer that brings everything together
.
13. Crockpot Pierogi and Kielbasa Casserole
It may seem like a lot is happening in this busy and colorful casserole, but it’s just chicken broth, frozen pierogies, cheddar cheese, kielbasa, cream cheese, green onions, salt and pepper
.
It’s spicy, tasty, and cheesy, and the sausage is juicy and succulent. It is a hearty dinner that everyone will enjoy.
14. Crockpot Cabbage Roll Casserole
If you’ve ever tried a cabbage roll, you know how tasty and filling they are, but they’re also a headache
.
This casserole gives you all the flavor without any discomfort
.
Simply heat and combine your ingredients, then throw them in the Crockpot for 4 to 6 hours. It doesn’t get any more convenient than that.
15. Slow cooker eggplant
casserole
This phenomenal Italian casserole is like parmesan eggplant, but it also contains portobello mushrooms, mozzarella, fresh basil, and garlic and onion powder
.
It’s certainly a tasty treat, and it only takes 20 minutes to prepare, making it the ideal dinner for nights when you simply don’t have time to invest a lot of effort into cooking
. 16. Slow Cook Green Bean
Casserole
This
six-ingredient green bean casserole is another easy-to-make slow-cooking casserole, and you won’t believe how good it is
.
The bottom of the casserole is creamy and full of bean, onion and mushroom flavor.
The beans are tender, the sauce is thick, and the fried onions on top give it a delicious crunch.
If you’re looking for the ideal accompaniment to your next Christmas dinner, try this recipe.
17. Crockpot Casserole Kitchen Sink
I don’t know how to describe this casserole other than calling it incredibly good, which is pretty much my final seal of approval
.
It contains everything you could want in a complete meal: meat, vegetables, starches, cheese and many, many powerful and bold flavors.
If you like meals that contain “everything but the kitchen sink,” this is the one for you.
18. Slow cooker
John Wayne casserole I
guess you’d call John Wayne’s casserole “Tex Mex,” but I prefer “The cowboy of the Wild West meets the delicious delicacy of the southern border.”
Whatever you call it, this casserole combines tater tots, onions, ground beef, peppers, tomatoes, taco seasonings, cheese and more. As
John Wayne himself would say, “There is right, and there is evil,” and this casserole is definitely correct
.
19. Crockpot Sloppy Joe Noodle Casserole
This four-ingredient Crockpot meal
isn’t just one of the easiest to fix; It’s also one of the fastest, taking just over an hour from start to finish
.
As long as you have a Crockpot, some ground beef, Sloppy Joe sauce, macaroni, and shredded cheddar cheese, you can have it ready in just 70 minutes
. 20. Slow Cook Sausage Baked
Bean Casserole
These baked beans
are the richest, sweetest, bacon-and-sausage-flavored baked beans you’ve ever made
.
Whether you need a side dish for the holidays or something tasty for a picnic, you can’t go wrong with these delicious legumes
.
21.
Slow cooker spaghetti casserole
The slow-cooking spaghetti casserole looks a lot like baked spaghetti; It’s just cheesier (with mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar) and creamier
.
There are also many fragrant and tasty herbs and spices, including salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, onion, garlic, and Italian seasonings
.
If you need a vegetarian version, just set aside ground beef and sausages
.
22. Crockpot King Ranch Chicken Casserole
If you’re looking for a spicy and tasty meal with creamy sauce, large, tender pieces of chicken, lots of peppers and chili peppers, and plenty of other vegetables to pluck, this casserole is the one for you
.
It’s a bit like chicken and meatballs if you used tortillas for meatballs and added a lot more treats to the pot
.
23. Slow Cook Zucchini Casserole
You can prepare this juicy nine-ingredient casserole in just 15 minutes, although you will need at least 5 more hours to cook
.
It is suitable for vegetarians and contains onions, peppers, zucchini, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil, butter and Parmesan cheese
.
It has a fresh, slightly spicy taste and pairs well with almost any type of protein.
