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These 35 Back to School Crockpot Recipes are easy, quick and perfect for those busy weeknights. If you are looking for new recipes to try there is a little something for everyone from soups, to sides, to main dishes to breakfast.

35 Back to School Crockpot Recipes
When you think of back to school do you get a little bit stressed out? Busy days, rushing the kids out the door, trying to think of what to make for dinner on top of the 1,000 things you have to get done in a day. No worries–I am here to help you just a little bit! Check out these 35 Back to School Crockpot Recipes to help you on those busy nights!
As a busy, full-time working Mom I know that easy, quick meals and snacks are the key to a happy, healthy family. I must admit at this point in my life I love my crockpot. These easy slow cooker recipes are a lifesaver.

Sundays are often spent throwing ingredients into my crockpot so weekly meals can cook away while I enjoy the day. Who doesn’t love an easy meal waiting for them when they get home? Or a delicious, healthy snack (my son’s favorite is crockpot applesauce) that you can pack in your child’s lunch?
Now that we have three kids running around our house {Ok, Jack is only crawling at this point, but still!} things are pretty crazy. When meal time comes around at the end of the day, I am exhausted and it really helps to have a meal waiting.
For example make a batch of this 4 Ingredient Cheesy Orzo {the picture above}, Lebanese Green Beans and this vegan Spanish Cauliflower Rice for the week. It really helps to have some easy, reheatable sides ready to go. I also like throwing out a plate of raw veggies to go with dinner.
Ribs // Garnish With Lemon

Turkey Meatballs // A Cedar Spoon
Bavarian Roast Pork with Sour Cream // Kalyns Kitchen
Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup // Peas & Crayons
Tri Tip Tacos // What’s Gaby Cooking
Buffalo Chicken // Diethood
Shredded Beef Tacos // Total Noms
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup // A Cedar Spoon
Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Brown Rice // This Mama Cooks!
Baked Potato Soup // Barefeet in the Kitchen
Applesauce // A Cedar Spoon
Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs // I Wash You Dry
Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs // A Cedar Spoon
Mongolian Beef // Very Culinary
Pizza Lasagna // Lemons for Lulu
Cuban Pork Rice Bowls // A Cedar Spoon
Fat-Free Refried Beans // Rachel Cooks
Savory Citrus Chicken // Miss in the Kitchen
Slow Cooker Turkey Kale Chili // A Cedar Spoon
Steak Carnita Meat // Bless this Mess
Pumpkin Chili // Mommy Hates Cooking
Slow Cooker Lasagna // A Cedar Spoon
Beef on Weck Sliders // Healthy. Delicious.
Rotel Chicken // Eat 2 Gather
Chipotle Black Beans and Quinoa Stew // Tasty Yummies
Chicken Taco Soup // Smashed Peas and Carrots
Balsamic Roast // Julie’s Eats and Treats
Apple-Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats // A Cedar Spoon
Barbecued Country Style Ribs // Amanda’s Cookin
Chicken Curry // The Lemon Bowl
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches // A Cedar Spoon
Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers // 365 Days of Slow Cooking
BBQ Beef Sandwich // Stuck on Sweet
Pulled Pork Chicken // Running to the Kitchen
Nutella Crunch Cheesecake // Snappy Gourmet
Santa Fe Chicken // The Comfort of Cooking
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches // A Cedar Spoon
Slow Cooker Potato Soup with Pesto // Peas and Crayons
Want more slow cooker recipes? Check out these 15 Back to School Crockpot Recipes!


























Mmmm. These are just what we need in our lives 🙂 And thanks for including my steak carnitas! Have a great day 🙂
Of course Melissa! Thanks for sharing!
Aaaaand I’m hitting the print button because I need all of these! It’s a matter of survival! 😀 Thank you SO MUCH for including mine!!
Of course! I love having resources like these for busy day!
Great collection! Keeping this in my favorites folder!
All nice recipes. Thank you.
Such a great roundup – I’ve been surviving thanks to my slow cooker! Thanks for including my curry!
Of course!! Thanks for sharing the recipe. This time of year our slow cooker gets a workout!
I don’t have a back to schooler but there are recipes here I’m dying to make!
Love this round up!!! and not just because you included me in it! xoxox thank you by the way for that ; D My slow cooker is an indispensable kitchen tool for me!
You are welcome! Mine is too!
Thanks for including us in such a fabulous round up of crock pot recipes. My stomach is grumbling already-I can’t wait to try some of these!
Now that I compiled this list I have to start trying a few each week! Thanks for letting me share your wonderful recipe!
What a great round up — pinning for sure and going to make my way through the list. 🙂 And thanks for including my beans! I always keep a supply of them in my freezer now…never going back to canned.
I love that beans recipe–I can’t wait to try it! Everything is better homemade.
Thanks for this round up, I am always in need of some crock pot meals! Thanks for sharing a link too!
You are welcome!