Healthy Recipes Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Healthy Slow-Cooker & Crockpot Recipes 15 Slow-Cooker Casserole Recipes By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's associate food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 18, 2020 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, has been with EatingWell for three years and works as the associate nutrition editor for the brand. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos These crock-pot casserole recipes are the perfect combination of easy and comforting. Just throw your ingredients into the slow-cooker and come back to a delicious and well-rounded meal. Recipes like Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes and Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Tex-Mex Casserole are tasty, filling and make great leftovers for the rest of the week. 01 of 15 Slow-Cooker Sausage & Apple Stuffing This sausage and apple stuffing is extra-moist and full of classic fall flavors. Using a slow cooker makes this side dish even easier and saves on oven space. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017 02 of 15 Slow-Cooker Quinoa-Summer Squash Casserole View Recipe As this layered slow-cooker squash casserole recipe cooks, the liquid from the tangy tomatillo salsa and summer squash is absorbed by the quinoa, adding tons of flavor to the final dish. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2014 03 of 15 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows View Recipe The genius hack in this recipe: topping sweet potatoes with marshmallows while they're still piping hot from the slow cooker yields a baked marshmallow topping that's typical with baked sweet potato casseroles. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017 04 of 15 Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions View Recipe Thanks to fresh green beans, an easy homemade cream sauce and crispy onion topping, this green bean casserole recipe is healthier and more delicious than traditional recipes that use canned soup, beans and onions. Plus, the slow cooker saves you time cooking at the stove. Make sure to use fresh green beans, as frozen green beans will become mushy. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017 05 of 15 Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Tex-Mex Casserole You won't believe this enchilada-like casserole isn't made with meat! The smoky chili powder and cumin give it a satisfying meat-like flavor. Look for meatless crumbles in the produce section of the supermarket near the other vegetarian and vegan products. For a twist, swap the meatless crumbles for black beans or ground beef. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker 06 of 15 Slow-Cooker Italian Turkey Sausage & Squash Lasagna Kids will love this lasagna made with turkey sausage in the Crock Pot--and parents will love that it's packed with vitamin-rich zucchini and squash! The veggies also add moisture to the slow-cooker lasagna, which keeps it from drying out. Serve with garlic toast, if desired. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker 07 of 15 Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes View Recipe What's not to love about this easy dump-and-go slow cooker recipe? It has potatoes and ooey-gooey cheese, all combined with a can of condensed cream of chicken soup! Whip up this kid-friendly side dish anytime you have a crowd to feed. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020 08 of 15 Slow-Cooker Cheesy Rice with Broccoli View Recipe This dish is sure to be a kid favorite that adults will crave, too. Broccoli and cheese is a classic pairing for a reason, and when served with rice and umami-rich mushrooms, the combo is even more comforting. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and additional kosher salt and black pepper, if desired. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker 09 of 15 Slow-Cooker White Bean & Sausage Cassoulet View Recipe This slow-cooker cassoulet comes together quickly without fuss. Mashing some of the beans makes the broth creamier, while a topping of toasted panko adds contrasting crunchiness. Serve with a crusty baguette to sop up every last drop of the sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker 10 of 15 Cornmeal-Topped Turkey Chili Pie Use your slow cooker to make hearty, slightly spicy chili pot pie. You can substitute any no-salt-added beans for the black beans. Serve with a crisp, green salad, if desired. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker 11 of 15 Slow-Cooker Swiss Chard Dressing Slow-cooker dressing? You bet! It comes out tender and full of flavor. The chard tastes very green, like spinach, and is filled with antioxidants and vitamins. For an extra-special touch, serve this dressing with gravy on top. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker 12 of 15 Slow-Cooker Bacon, Leek & Thyme Farro Al dente farro with earthy leeks, thyme, savory mushrooms and bacon is a match made in culinary heaven. The result is a hearty and toothsome dish that you'll crave time and again. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker 13 of 15 Slow-Cooker Vegetable Lasagna View Recipe This vegetarian lasagna couldn't be easier, thanks to jarred pasta sauce and no-boil lasagna noodles. Prep it in the morning and let your crock pot do the work. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019 14 of 15 Corn Bread-Topped Chicken Enchilada Casserole View Recipe For a twist on the classic chicken enchilada casserole, this slow cooker recipe is topped with homemade corn bread. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 15 of 15 Lamb & Lentil Shepherd's Pie This twist on a traditional Shepard's Pie recipe uses lentils and is garnished with fresh mint. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit