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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. 

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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.

4 Ingredient Cheesy Orzo - yum

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 

Crock Pot Ribs - 35 Back to School Crockpot Recipes

Turkey Meatballs // A Cedar Spoon 

Bavarian Roast Pork with Sour Cream // Kalyns Kitchen 

Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup // Peas & Crayons

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup

Tri Tip Tacos // What’s Gaby Cooking

Buffalo Chicken // Diethood

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

Shredded Beef Tacos // Total Noms 

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup // A Cedar Spoon

slow cooker chicken tortilla soup  

Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Brown Rice // This Mama Cooks!

Baked Potato Soup // Barefeet in the Kitchen

baked potato soup - 35 Back to School Crockpot Recipes 

Applesauce // A Cedar Spoon 

Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs // I Wash You Dry

Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs // A Cedar Spoon 

Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs

Mongolian Beef // Very Culinary

Pizza Lasagna // Lemons for Lulu 

Cuban Pork Rice Bowls // A Cedar Spoon

Cuban Pork Rice Bowls

Fat-Free Refried Beans // Rachel Cooks

Savory Citrus Chicken // Miss in the Kitchen

Slow Cooker Turkey Kale Chili // A Cedar Spoon

Slow Cooker Turkey Kale Chili

Steak Carnita Meat // Bless this Mess

Pumpkin Chili // Mommy Hates Cooking

Slow Cooker Lasagna // A Cedar Spoon

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Beef on Weck Sliders // Healthy. Delicious.

Rotel Chicken // Eat 2 Gather

Chipotle Black Beans and Quinoa Stew // Tasty Yummies

crockpot chipotle black bean and quinoa stew

Chicken Taco Soup // Smashed Peas and Carrots

Balsamic Roast // Julie’s Eats and Treats

Crock-Pot-Balsamic-Roast - 35 Back to School Crockpot Recipes

Apple-Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats // A Cedar Spoon 

Barbecued Country Style Ribs // Amanda’s Cookin 

Chicken Curry // The Lemon Bowl

chicken curry

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches // A Cedar Spoon 

Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers // 365 Days of Slow Cooking

BBQ Beef Sandwich // Stuck on Sweet 

BBQ beef sandwich - 35 Back to School Crockpot Recipes

Pulled Pork Chicken // Running to the Kitchen

Nutella Crunch Cheesecake // Snappy Gourmet 

Santa Fe Chicken // The Comfort of Cooking 

Santa Fe Chicken

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches // A Cedar Spoon

Slow Cooker Potato Soup with Pesto // Peas and Crayons

slow cooker potato soup with pesto

Want more slow cooker recipes? Check out these 15 Back to School Crockpot Recipes!

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72 Comments

  1. Melissa @ Bless this Mess says:

    Mmmm. These are just what we need in our lives 🙂 And thanks for including my steak carnitas! Have a great day 🙂

    1. Julia says:

      Of course Melissa! Thanks for sharing!

  2. Kate@Diethood says:

    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!!

    1. Julia says:

      Of course! I love having resources like these for busy day!

  3. BusyWorkingMama says:

    Great collection! Keeping this in my favorites folder!

  4. Liz says:

    All nice recipes. Thank you.

  5. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says:

    Such a great roundup – I’ve been surviving thanks to my slow cooker! Thanks for including my curry!

    1. Julia says:

      Of course!! Thanks for sharing the recipe. This time of year our slow cooker gets a workout!

  6. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says:

    I don’t have a back to schooler but there are recipes here I’m dying to make!

  7. Sheila says:

    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!

    1. Julia says:

      You are welcome! Mine is too!

  8. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says:

    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!

    1. Julia says:

      Now that I compiled this list I have to start trying a few each week! Thanks for letting me share your wonderful recipe!

  9. Rachel Cooks says:

    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.

    1. Julia says:

      I love that beans recipe–I can’t wait to try it! Everything is better homemade.

  10. tanya says:

    Thanks for this round up, I am always in need of some crock pot meals! Thanks for sharing a link too!

    1. Julia says:

      You are welcome!

About Julia Jolliff

I'm Julia. Wife, mom to three growing boys, lover of food. Here you will find quick & easy weeknight meal ideas, kid-friendly recipes and a few sweet treats. My roots are from the Mediterranean and many of my recipes incorporate those flavors!

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