50 Fall Crockpot Recipes (Easy Slow Cooker Meals)

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When the weather cools off, the slow cooker earns its spot on the counter. These 50 fall crockpot recipes are my tried-and-true favorites, from cozy soups and hearty dinners to easy sides, game-day bites and a few apple treats. They're all comfort food that cooks itself while you get on with your day.

A collage of four different slow cooker recipes, vegetable beef soup, chicken stuffing casserole, scalloped potatoes and meatloaf.

I've grouped them so you can jump straight to what you need: soups and stews, chicken dinners, beef and pork dinners, holiday mains, sides, game-day appetizers and apple treats. Most of them use simple, everyday ingredients, and plenty are easy on the grocery budget.

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Why You'll Love These Fall Crockpot Recipes

Hands-off cooking. Get everything into the slow cooker and go about your day. Dinner is ready when you are.

Something for every fall occasion. Busy weeknights, football Sundays, potlucks and Thanksgiving are all covered.

Frees up your oven. Cooking the turkey, ham or a side in the crockpot leaves the oven open for everything else on a big cooking day.

Fall Crockpot Soups and Stews

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

Everything you love about a cheeseburger, in a creamy, cheesy soup. It's one of the most popular recipes on the site, and it's a guaranteed hit on a cold night.

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Garlic Parmesan Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

A creamy chicken stew with big garlic and parmesan flavor. Serve it with biscuits or garlic bread for dipping.

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Slow Cooker Pinto Bean Soup with Chorizo

Pinto beans and chorizo make a hearty soup with a little kick, and it's easy on the grocery budget.

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Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup

A classic, hearty bowl of tender beef and vegetables. It's the kind of soup that tastes even better the next day.

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Crockpot Lasagna Soup

All the flavor of lasagna with none of the layering. It's a fun weeknight switch-up the whole family will eat.

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

A creamy, stick-to-your-ribs soup and a great way to use up leftover ham after the holidays.

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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

All your taco night flavors in one pot. Set out the toppings and let everyone build their own bowl.

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Slow Cooker Sausage Bean Soup

A hearty sausage and bean soup that's filling, budget-friendly and perfect for chilly nights.

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Slow Cooker Kielbasa Potato Soup

Smoky kielbasa and tender potatoes make this a filling soup that easily counts as dinner.

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Slow Cooker Bean and Bacon Soup

Beans and bacon slow-simmered into a thick, homey soup. Grab a sleeve of crackers or a pan of cornbread.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Noodle Soup

A cozy turkey noodle soup that's just right for chilly nights, and it's a perfect use for leftover turkey.

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Slow Cooker White Bean Stew (Cassoulet)

An easy slow cooker version of the classic French white bean stew, rich and cozy without the fuss.

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Fall Crockpot Chicken Dinners

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

Tender chicken in a rich gravy, made for spooning over mashed potatoes or rice. One of the most-made recipes on BYB.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Old-fashioned comfort food made easy. It's creamy, cozy and exactly what you want when the temperature drops.

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Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes

Chicken and potatoes cook together in garlic parmesan flavor, so dinner and the side are done in one pot.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

A simple chicken and rice dinner that's cozy, filling and easy on the budget.

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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken spaghetti is a family favorite, and the crockpot makes it an easy one for busy weeknights.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Stuffing Casserole

Chicken and stuffing in one easy dish. It tastes like Thanksgiving without the all-day effort.

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Fall Crockpot Beef and Pork Dinners

Slow Cooker Classic Pot Roast

A fall-apart tender pot roast is the ultimate Sunday dinner, and the slow cooker does all the work.

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Slow Cooker Meatloaf

Classic meatloaf with no oven babysitting. Pair it with mashed potatoes for a true comfort-food dinner.

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Slow Cooker Steak and Gravy

Tender steak in a rich gravy that's begging to be spooned over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

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Slow Cooker Cube Steak with Gravy

An inexpensive cut turns tender and saucy in the slow cooker, which makes this a budget-friendly weeknight favorite.

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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff

Beef stroganoff made with budget-friendly ground beef. It's creamy, comforting and easy enough for a weeknight.

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Crockpot Lasagna

All the layers of a classic lasagna without heating up the oven. It's great for feeding a crowd

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Crock Pot Pizza Casserole

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Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa

Pierogies and smoky kielbasa come together in one cheesy, hearty crockpot casserole.

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Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Tender pork chops smothered in gravy. Add mashed potatoes and dinner is done.

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Slow Cooker Pork Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

A whole dinner in one pot, with tender pork and vegetables cooking together all afternoon.

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Fall Slow Cooker Holiday Dinners

Crock Pot Turkey and Stuffing

Turkey and stuffing, the best part of Thanksgiving, made easy in the crock pot. You don't have to wait for November to enjoy it.

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Crock Pot Cranberry Turkey Breast

Juicy turkey breast with cranberry sauce, just right for a smaller Thanksgiving or any fall Sunday, and it frees up your oven.

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Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham

A sweet honey-glazed ham that frees up your oven for sides. It works just as well for a holiday dinner as a fall Sunday.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy

Tender turkey breast and a pan of homemade gravy from the same slow cooker. It's just right for a smaller Thanksgiving, or any Sunday you're craving turkey without roasting a whole bird.

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Fall Slow Cooker Sides

Slow Cooker Baby Potatoes

Tender, buttery baby potatoes that go with just about everything. This one's a reader favorite for a reason.

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Slow Cooker Southern Green Beans

Slow-simmered Southern-style green beans that taste like they came from Grandma's kitchen.

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Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes without taking up oven space, which is a big help on holiday cooking days.

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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

A big pot of pinto beans, no soaking and no babysitting. Serve them with cornbread or as a side for any fall dinner.

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Slow Cooker Game Day Eats

Slow Cooker Cranberry Little Smokies

Little smokies in a sweet cranberry sauce. They're an easy fall party appetizer that stays warm right in the slow cooker.

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Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

Let the meatballs simmer all afternoon, then pile them onto rolls for a hearty dinner or a game-day crowd-pleaser.

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Slow Cooker Hot Dog Chili Sauce

A big batch of hot dog chili that stays warm right in the slow cooker. Set out the hot dogs and buns and let everyone build their own chili dogs, which is perfect for game days and tailgates.

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Slow Cooker Chinese Spare Ribs

Sticky, saucy Chinese BBQ spare ribs that turn fall-off-the-bone tender in the slow cooker. They're one of the most popular recipes on the site, and they're great for feeding a game-day crowd.

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Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs

Sweet honey and spicy buffalo flavor in one easy party meatball. Keep them warm in the slow cooker and set out toothpicks for a game-day snack that disappears fast.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich with Chipotle Slaw

Tender pulled pork that cooks low and slow while you get on with your day, then gets piled on buns and topped with a tangy chipotle slaw. It's an easy way to feed a game-day crowd.

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Slow Cooker Firecracker Meatballs

Chicken meatballs with a sweet and spicy kick that lives up to the name. Serve them as a game-day appetizer, or spoon them over rice for an easy dinner.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

Chicken, bacon and ranch, the combo everyone loves, cooked low and slow and piled onto buns. Make a batch for game day and let everyone grab a sandwich between plays.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Pepper Jack Cheese Taquitos

Shredded chicken and melty pepper jack rolled into crispy taquitos. They're easy to grab and dip, which makes them a game-day favorite.

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Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Tacos

The chicken cooks low and slow until it's tender and easy to shred, then it gets tucked into tortillas and cooked until crispy. It's a fun, easy taco night the whole family will love.

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Fall Crockpot Treats and Drinks

Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Cinnamon rolls and apples baked together in the crockpot. It's a sweet fall breakfast or dessert everyone will love.

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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce

Homemade applesauce couldn't be easier, and your whole house will smell like fall while it cooks.

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Slow Cooker Apple Cider

Warm, spiced apple cider that stays hot in the slow cooker, perfect for game days, parties or a cozy night in.

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Crockpot Christmas Candy

Melty chocolate candy made right in the crockpot, with no candy thermometer and no fuss. Make a batch now for fall parties, or get a head start on holiday gift tins.

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Recipe FAQ's

What are the best fall crockpot recipes?

It depends on what you're craving, but my readers' favorites are Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup, Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy and Slow Cooker Baby Potatoes. For a classic Sunday dinner, you can't go wrong with pot roast.

What are some good crockpot soup recipes for fall?

Cheeseburger soup, vegetable beef soup, lasagna soup, taco soup and ham and potato soup are all easy crockpot soups for cooler weather. If you want something budget-friendly, try one of the bean soups: bean and bacon, sausage and three bean, or pinto bean with chorizo.

Can I use my crockpot for Thanksgiving?

Yes, and it's one of the easiest ways to free up oven space. Make a turkey breast with cranberry sauce or a honey glazed ham in the slow cooker, and your oven is free for the sides and pies. Scalloped potatoes and Southern green beans can go in the slow cooker too if you have more than one.