6 Surprising Foods You Can Actually Make in your Slow Cooker

Your slow cooker may actually be the most underrated and misunderstood kitchen appliance you could be owning, and you may not even know it! Believe it or not, there are so many ways you can put this device to use, and if you’re still stuck with making just those handful of meals in there, here’s something to help you change your mind.

Read on to discover 6 foods you’ll be surprised can turn out really delicious when made in your slow cooker.

Cheesecake

Wait, what? Yes, you read that right. You can actually whip up your favourite dessert in your very own slow cooker. In fact, it actually makes it a lot easier and effortless, to be honest. If you’re giving it a try for the first time, start off with a simple recipe and then take it up from there.

Salsa

Love the tanginess and healthy punch of fresh homemade salsa but don’t have the time and energy to make it? Try making a slow cooker version and it’ll save up at least half of your time, if not more. Plus, it can be a great way to ditch buying that chemical-laden store-bought variety.

Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a super versatile side, and if you’ve got a ton of dishes you’re whipping up for a small dinner you’re hosting at home, or for a party, you’re throwing, you can easily free up that oven space by making them in your instant pot instead. You won’t even believe how incredibly easy it is to do just that.

Lasagna

Love lasagna but hate how much effort it takes to make it? Well, not anymore! You’ll actually be able to make it in minutes in your slow cooker- you just need the right recipe to do it! In fact, some slow cooker enthusiasts have taken things up a notch, and you’ll find recipes where you don’t even need to boil the lasagna noodles first. How cool is that?

Oatmeal

Love your morning bowl of oatmeal? What if you could save up on time making it and make your mornings a lot less rushed? Yes, that’s actually possible thanks to your slow cooker. Do it right and you’ll have a healthy and hearty breakfast for the entire family ready in no time.

Rotisserie Chicken

Time to stop grabbing that rotisserie chicken from the store folks! You’ll be surprised at how easy it really is to make your own rotisserie chicken at home, in just a few steps in your slow cooker. And once you’re done, you can use all that versatile chicken to whip up (or prep) some really delicious meals.

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