10 Slow Cooker Casseroles That Will Leave You Warm and Cozy

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Amber Dowling

The days may be cold and long, but that doesn’t mean you can’t heat things up in the kitchen – even when you’re away at work slogging through the hours. Come home to warm and comforting classics any night of the week thanks to these slow cooker casseroles, which are guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out.

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Enchiladas

Nothing is more comforting than a warm, silky bowl of homemade enchilada sauce. We love this sweet potato-stuffed enchilada recipe for its convenience and flavour, but also for its versatility. Don’t have time to make your own sauce or can’t find queso fresco? Read on for perfectly acceptable substitutions. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/blog/win-weeknight-dinner-with-slow-cooker-sweet-potato-enchiladas/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Enchiladas</a>
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Slow Cooker Enchiladas Two Ways

Cooking a comforting meal for an entire family can be tough, even when you have the benefit of a slow cooker. These genius enchiladas made two ways make it easier, especially if you have a vegetarian in the clan. While one side of the pot boasts a bean-based green sauce, the other is a chicken-based red sauce. Feeling extra hungry? Dip into both! Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-enchiladas-two-ways/22292/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Enchiladas Two Ways</a>
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Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage rolls are a classic warming winter dish, but they can be a lot of work. That’s why we loathe making them on a weeknight. This slow cooker version is an absolute game-changer. With healthier brown rice and easy-to-follow instructions, this is one recipe we’re throwing into our weekly meal plan rotation this season. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/blog/slow-cooker-cabbage-roll-recipe/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls</a>
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Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped potatoes are a side dish worth waiting for… if you have the time to cook them. If not, the slow cooker ensures you can still come home to these super spuds any day of the week. The trick is to add a few dashes of flour to the pot, which helps stabilize the cream as the potatoes cook. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-scalloped-potatoes/18955/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes</a>
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Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Risotto

Mushroom risotto is a classic bowl of delicious comfort, but who has time to pour, stir, wait and repeat? With this recipe, you simply fill up your slow cooker with all of the important ingredients and let the machine work its magic. The best part? You can keep all the wine for drinking – this iteration simply calls for veggie broth. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-mushroom-barley-risotto/18202/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Mushroom Barley Risotto</a>
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Slow Cooker Lasagna

This genius recipe combines everything we love about our favourite pasta dish while eliminating what we hate about it (the prep time). Simply assemble and layer your ingredients, set the dial and walk away. In just a few short hours you’ll have layers of cheesy, saucy lasagna ready to dig into. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-lasagna/19645/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Lasagna</a>
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Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole

How often do you roll out of bed wishing a comforting breakfast was waiting for you – especially on a lazy weekend? With this indulgent casserole, you can hit the snooze button a few more times and still have a hearty brunch-inspired meal all week long. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-overnight-breakfast-casserole/18959/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole</a>
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Slow Cooker Asparagus-Barley Risotto

If you’re looking to branch out from traditional risottos and incorporate more veggies into your life, this asparagus-packed version makes for an appetizing main or side dish. Served with fresh thyme and lemon, it’s a refreshing yet comforting pot of goodness with every bite. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-asparagus-barley-risotto/20358/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Asparagus-Barley Risotto</a>
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Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffing

Since bread is a classic comfort food, doesn’t that make stuffing the ultimate home-cooked meal? If so, then why relegate it to the holidays? This recipe breathes new life into traditional sausage stuffing while keeping your oven free for other endeavours. That’s a double win as far as we’re concerned – holidays or otherwise. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-sausage-stuffing/19352/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffing</a>
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Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

This traditional green bean dish, roasted with mushrooms, butter and onion, is packed with flavour. Throw your ingredients into the slow cooker, then top with fried onions before serving for extra crunch. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-green-bean-casserole/19493/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole</a>
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