Rev up your crockpots! It's officially time for hearty Fall meals [1] — both savory and sweet. Although slow cookers are most commonly used [2] for soups, stews, and hearty casseroles, the crockpot can also be the perfect vehicle for a hot breakfast or a sweetly satisfying dessert.
Read through for 23 slow cooker recipes your family is going to love [3].
Macaroni and Cheese
You'll never make Kraft for the kids again once you've tried this creamy crockpot macaroni and cheese [7].
Honey Sesame Chicken
Skip the takeout and whip up this honey sesame chicken [8] with a side of your kid's favorite rice.
Brownies
You're never going to want to make another box recipe in the oven again after you try this brownie recipe [9] on your kiddos.
Greek Potatoes
These potatoes [10] can be served along with any hearty Fall meal your family loves to eat.
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This crockpot dish [11] features both pasta and chicken parm, making it the heartiest Fall meal you could ever hope to serve.
Chicken Alfredo Tortellini
Your kids are going to ask for seconds (and thirds!) of this cheesy pasta dish [12].
Philly Cheesesteaks
You don't have to go to Philly to whip up these delicious and authentic cheesesteaks [13].
Coffee Cake
This coffee cake [14] doesn't need to be a dessert-only treat — breakfast and snack time can both benefit from its crumbly goodness.
Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
This tomato tortellini soup [15] is packed with parmesan and basil flavor.
Berry Crumble
This simple berry crumble [16] is going to become a family dessert favorite.
Chicken Corn Chowder
This hearty chicken corn chowder [17] is the perfect remedy for a freezing Fall day.
Lo Mein
Whether you add chicken or beef or keep it veggie, this lo mein [18] is bound to be a hit in your house.
Caramelized Upside Down Pear Bread
This sweet and savory caramelized pear bread [19] has everything you want in a dessert.
Beef Chili
Change up chili night with this slow-cooker version [20].
3-Cheese Chicken Lasagna
This chicken lasagna [21] is going to change the way your family thinks of the classic pasta dish.
Pumpkin French Toast
No need to soak and flip each slice of french toast individually with this recipe for slow-cooker pumpkin french toast [22].
Hawaiian Pork Chops
Give typical pork chops a Hawaiian twist [23] with a tangy, sweet sauce and some pineapple.
Asian Short Ribs
These short ribs [24] fall right off the bone and are really tender, eliminating the need for you to sit and cut up each child's meal while yours grows cold.
Pulled Pork
Pulled pork [25] becomes a much more manageable meal when the meal is slow-cooked right in the crockpot.
Breakfast Casserole
This breakfast casserole [26] is packed with eggs, crescent roll dough, sausage, and cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
This buffalo dip [27] is a solid game-day treat, but can also be served up as an after-school snack.
Carnitas
After this recipe for carnitas [28] has finished slow-cooking, scoop it into tortillas and let your kids add their favorite toppings.
Pumpkin Oatmeal
Oatmeal packets will no longer need to be an item on your grocery list after your kids have tried pumpkin oatmeal [29] in the crockpot.