31 Days of Crocktober: Easy Slow Cooker Recipes
October is officially Crocktober, and honestly, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate fall than letting the slow cooker make dinner for us!
We’ve rounded up 31 of our favorite Crocktober recipes—one for every day of October. You’ll find easy weeknight dinners, hearty soups and stews, party dips, snacks and even a few sweet surprises along the way.
So dust off that crockpot, pick tonight’s recipe and let dinner basically cook itself. 31 days. 31 recipes. Let’s do Crocktober!
What Is Crocktober?
Crocktober is exactly what it sounds like: October + crockpot! We’re making one crockpot recipe every day this month, and you’re invited. Start at October 1 or jump in wherever you are!
31 Crocktober Recipes to Make This October
Week 1: October 1–7
October 1 – Whole Roast Chicken
Juicy, tender chicken with almost no effort.
October 2 – Asian Sticky Ribs
Fall-apart ribs coated in a sweet and sticky sauce.
October 3 – Mississippi Pot Roast
Tender, flavorful pot roast that practically melts apart.
October 4 – Mexican Street Corn Dip
Creamy, cheesy corn dip loaded with Mexican-inspired flavor.
October 5 – Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Tender steak bites swimming in garlicky butter.
October 6 – Cafe Rio Copycat Chicken
Juicy shredded chicken perfect for tacos, salads and burritos.
October 7 – Potato Broccoli Corn Chowder with Bacon
Creamy, hearty chowder loaded with veggies and bacon.
Week 2: October 8–14
October 8 – Creamy Chicken & Rice
Creamy, cheesy chicken and rice made right in the crockpot.
October 9 – Hawaiian Meatballs
Sweet and tangy meatballs with a tropical twist.
October 10 – Beef Barley Soup
Hearty beef soup packed with tender vegetables and barley.
October 11 – Broccoli Cheese Soup
Creamy, cheesy soup loaded with tender broccoli.
October 12 – Smothered BBQ Beef Burritos
Tender beef burritos smothered in cheesy BBQ goodness.
October 13 – Buffalo Chicken Dip
Creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken dip with the perfect kick.
October 14 – Pineapple Chicken
Sweet and savory chicken with juicy pineapple.
Week 3: October 15–21
October 15 – Kalua Pork
Tender, smoky shredded pork with incredible flavor.
October 16 – Cheesy Meatball Soup
Creamy, cheesy soup loaded with tender meatballs.
October 17 – Apple Butter
Sweet, warmly spiced apple butter made from scratch.
October 18 – Ranch Chex Mix
Crunchy, savory Chex Mix tossed with ranch seasoning.
October 19 – Apple Pie Oatmeal
Warm oatmeal packed with sweet apple pie flavor.
October 20 – French Dip Sandwich
Tender beef sandwiches with rich au jus for dipping.
October 21 – Slow Cooker Stew
Classic beef stew with tender meat and vegetables.
Week 4: October 22–28
October 22 – Taco Dip
Cheesy, meaty taco dip made for scooping.
October 23 – Prime Rib
Tender, juicy prime rib made surprisingly easy.
October 24 – Chicken Carnitas
Juicy shredded chicken with bold Mexican-inspired flavor.
October 25 – Garlic Chicken
Tender chicken loaded with buttery garlic flavor.
October 26 – Chili Con Queso Dip
Hot, cheesy queso loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavor.
October 27 – Corned Beef & Cabbage
Tender corned beef and cabbage made easy in the slow cooker.
October 28 – Chicken Stew
Hearty chicken stew loaded with tender vegetables.
Finish the Month: October 29–31
October 29 – Pulled Pork Nachos
Crispy nachos piled high with tender pulled pork and all the toppings.
October 30 – Smoked Brisket Chili
Hearty chili loaded with smoky, tender brisket.
October 31 – Beef Brisket
Tender, juicy brisket that practically falls apart.
More Crockpot Recipes We Love
And just like that, you’ve got 31 days of slow cooker recipes (plus 3 bonus recipes!) ready for Crocktober! Whether you work your way through the calendar day by day or just bookmark this list for those what on earth am I making for dinner? nights, I hope you find a few new family favorites.
Which Crocktober recipe are you making first? And if there’s a slow cooker recipe you wish we had on Oh Sweet Basil, tell me in the comments. I’m always looking for another excuse to put that crockpot to work!