7 Slow-Cooker Casserole Recipes To Rescue Mealtime

If you think casseroles are just for the oven, think again.

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Photo: Caitlin Bensel/Southern Living

If you think casseroles are just for the oven, think again. These easy slow-cooker casserole recipes come together in your trusty Crockpot. There's something about these one-dish wonders we can't get enough of, from weeknight dinners to holiday side dishes and weekend breakfasts. There's a slow-cooker casserole for every occasion on this list. When casseroles come in slow-cooker form, you can officially count us in.

01 of 07

Spaghetti Casserole

Spaghetti Casserole
Jennifer Davick

Reimagine a childhood favorite with a slow cooker spin. We topped it with a combination of Cheddar and Parmesan cheese. This casserole makes it easy to have leftovers all week long.

02 of 07

Uncle Jack's Mac-and-Cheese

Uncle Jack’s Mac-and-Cheese
Hector M Sanchez

We can't get enough mac and cheese, and this slow-cooker recipe makes it easier than ever. Plus, it serves a crowd. It's great to make as a side dish or as the main meal.

03 of 07

Easy Enchilada Bake

Easy Enchilada Bake
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Enchilada sauce, jarred peppers, salsa, and corn muffin mix are just a few of the convenient ingredients that make this recipe a snap to pull together. Top these enchiladas with cilantro, cherry tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, or scallions. Cook on LOW, but don't overcook this dish either.

04 of 07

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Caitlin Bensel/Southern Living

Everyone's favorite Thanksgiving side (okay, maybe aside from the dressing) gets a weeknight makeover thanks to a bit of help from the trusty slow cooker. Green bean casserole is a Southern classic, and making it in the slow cooker makes it even better. It's creamy, comforting, and fresh.

05 of 07

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Southern Living

Give the oven a break when it comes to the sweet potato casserole. Just make sure to reserve the marshmallows until the last 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped pecans for an extra crunchy texture.

06 of 07

Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding

Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding
Southern Living

Don't let the name fool you—our Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Pudding makes for one crowd-pleasing dinner. Leave enough time for cooking as the breakfast bread pudding can take up to three hours to prepare. Use Dijon mustard for an added zing.

07 of 07

Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Caitlin Bensel

Refrigerated canned biscuits and a slow cooker are the perfect match for an easy weekend breakfast. There’s enough cream cheese frosting to add during cooking and to drizzle on top of the finished dish.

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