One of my favorite things to do is get recipe inspiration from my favorite restaurants. Have you ever eaten a delicious cup of soup or an entree at a restaurant and thought “how could I recreate this at home?” I think this all the time! And most of the time I try to recreate those restaurant favorites in my favorite appliance,…
15 Copycat Slow Cooker Recipes
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Chipotle Barbacoa
Slow-cooker copycat Chipotle barbacoa is garlicky, tender, shredded beef braised low and slow in a spicy, smoky, flavorful barbecue sauce. via Foodie with Family
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Sweet Tomato Basil Soup
The other day I went to Sweet Tomatoes and was loving their sweet tomato basil soup. I decided I needed to make something similar at home. And I made something even better. If you love tomato soup, you will love this soup. (AND bonus: It’s very very easy.) via 365 Days of Slow Cooking
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Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken
Oh how I love Cafe Rio shredded chicken! This copycat recipe is an easy Crock-Pot version...perfect for a busy weeknight meal. via Simply Happenstance
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Chipotle Pork Carnitas
Chipotle copycat slow cooker pork carnitas are made with a luscious slow-cooked pork that is so soft and juicy, they melt in your mouth. Traditional Mexican cuisine would have you standing over a stove for hours, but who has that kind of time? This simple recipe is perfectly seasoned and creates a tender meat with robust flavors. via The Slow Roasted Italian
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Cincy 3-Way Chili
Those of you from the Cincinnati or Columbus, Ohio area know exactly what this copycat Crock-Pot Cincy 3-Way Chili recipe is all about. Those of you who have never heard of this before, Cincy 3-way chili is a heaping plate of spaghetti topped with a perfectly spiced tasty beef chili. It is then topped with a mound of shredded cheddar cheese and sprinkled with a packet of oyster crackers that comes on the side. via Frugal Foodie Mama
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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
An easy slow cooker recipe for the Olive Garden favorite, Zuppa Toscana, tastes better than the restaurant's and is really fast and easy to make. via 365 Days of Slow Cooking
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Panera Squash Soup
This copycat Panera squash soup tastes just like the original, but it’s made a bit healthier. via Rachel Cooks
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Rudy's BBQ Creamed Corn
The best ever creamed corn recipe is similar to what you can get at Rudy’s BBQ restaurant. And it's made in the slow cooker with just a few ingredients! via Seeded at the Table
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City BBQ Corn Pudding
Copycat City BBQ Crock-Pot corn pudding is a creamy, savory Crock-Pot corn pudding saves oven space during your holiday dinner prep, and will soon become a family favorite. via Frugal Foodie Mama
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Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich
The classic Maid-Rite is a loose meat sandwich made with perfectly seasoned, tender, slow-cooked ground beef served on a warm, slightly sweetened bun. If you have never tried one, run (do not walk) to your kitchen and make this. via The Slow Roasted Italian
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Pasta E Fagioli Soup
Here's a copycat recipe for your favorite Olive Garden soup: Pasta E Fagioli. via 365 Days of Slow Cooking
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Marie Callender’s Potato Cheese Soup
Do you love Marie Callender’s potato cheese soup? Now you can make it at home in the slow cooker! via The Magical Slow Cooker
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P.F. Chang's Mongolian Beef
P.F. Chang's Mongolian beef copycat recipe is so easy to make at home, and it tastes ten times better too. via Damn Delicious
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Wendy's Chili
Nothing’s better on a cool evening than chili. Make Wendy’s chili at home in your slow cooker. via The Magical Slow Cooker
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Cafe Zupas Cauliflower Soup
This recipe is for a creamy, cheesy, Crock-Pot cauliflower soup that is similar to the version served at Cafe Zupas. This soup is best when served with crumbled bacon on top. via 365 Days of Slow Cooking
