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!
Easy cooking and busy Mum – that’s me too…In perspective) Backed potato is yummy and looks pretty. No, of course, what I’m talking about. I love the whole round up, as it takes me far from my actual possibilities and cooking abilities)))
Maria G. recently posted..How to make a soothing balsam for feet
What a great round up, thanks for including me, pinning!
Thanks Amanda!
Thanks so much for including my recipe! This is an amazing round up and such perfect timing with the incoming cold weather! I can’t wait to try a few of these!
Thanks Mallory for letting me include your recipe!
Great round-up! Thanks for including me.
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking recently posted..Garlicky Kale and Parmesan Bruschetta
thanks Stefanie and of course!
Awesome round up, Julia! I just pulled my slow cooker out and have been on the hunt for some new recipes!
Thanks Kelli! I hope you find some to make!
Everything sounds fantastic, Julia! Thanks for including my Baked Potato Soup. I’m all over the crockpot recipes this time of year, so your timing is great.
Mary recently posted..The Best Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Thanks Mary! That baked potato soup looks fabulous–can’t wait to try it!
Thanks for including my Balsamic Roast!
Of course!
Thank you for sharing! That pizza lasagna sounds delicious!
Kristy recently posted..Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas
You are welcome–it does sound delicious!
I’ve been giving my crock pot the eye lately, so thanks for these great recipes! We are always looking for low sugar/ low carb recipes (or ways to make them lower) and the ribs and pulled pork sound like they will be a hit with the family and can be eaten with/ without the bun!
Melissa M recently posted..Roasted Cauliflower – Who knew how good it is?!
I hope you find some you like!
Ribs and pulled pork sammiches are going to make their debuts on Football days!
Melissa M recently posted..Roasted Cauliflower – Who knew how good it is?!
They do sound good!
Great ideas Julia!! Love me some crockpot cookin’!
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Me too, Jess!