We’re all sick of winter, and it’s certainly been a rough one for many people across the country. Unfortunately, many of us likely have several more weeks or even months ahead to endure snowy weather and sub-zero temperatures. Because it’s still winter, we’re giving you full license to indulge in some awesomely carb-filled winter comfort foods! In fact, at AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com, we’ve got 9 sinfully delicious excuses to carb-load while you still can!
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite carb-filled comfort food recipes to keep you warm. There’s no better comfort food dish than warm bread, cheesy pasta, or even a hot and sweet dessert! Slow cooker recipes are especially handy because many don’t require heavy preparation and then you can leave them to cook in your slow cooker while you’re out shoveling snow!
Slow Cooker Bread Recipes
Slow Cooker Garlic Bread (shown above, left)- You only need 3 simple ingredients, including Pillsbury pizza dough, garlic powder, and tequila lime seasoning to make this tasty bread. This slow cooker bread “bakes” up perfectly in the a slow cooker.
One Hour Slow Cooker Bread (shown above, center)- This easy, cheesy bread only takes one hour in your slow cooker! As the name suggests, it’s packed with cheese. It’s made using Bisquick baking mix–so it’s extra simple.
Apple Monkey Bread for a Crowd (shown above, right)- Peeled apples and apple cider give this monkey bread recipe a rich apple flavor. Oodles of brown sugar and granulated sugar make it sticky-sweet.
Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes
Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo (shown above, left)- Take the classic fettuccine Alfredo recipe to the next level with the addition of chicken and mushrooms. Cream cheese and Parmesan cheese make this pasta dish extra rich.
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Four Cheeses (shown above, center)- As the recipe name suggests, this slow cooker macaroni recipe has four cheese, including Cheddar, Jack, fontina, and mozzarella, along with cheese soup and heavy cream. Mac and cheese doesn’t get much cheesier than this one!
Supreme Pizza Lasagna (shown above, right)- An easy slow cooker recipe for lasagna, this pizza-inspired dish includes ground sausage, pepperoni, chunky spaghetti sauce, Ricotta, and mozzarella.
Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes
Slow Cooker Copycat Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies (shown above, left)- If you’ve already eaten through your entire Girl Scout cookie order, you can make some more with this easy, four-ingredient cookie recipe.
Slow Cooker Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars (shown above, center)- This slow cooker bar cookie recipe truly is magical! Who knew you could “bake” seven-layer bars in your slow cooker? You can, and, they’re spectacular!
Slow Cooker Banana Nutella Bread (shown above, right)- This slow cooker banana bread recipe is great for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Nutella gives this moist, fruity bread an extra decadent kick.
What’s your favorite carb-filled winter comfort food treat?
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The mac and cheese reminds me of the most delicious (and easy!) recipe I took from my grandmother. It’s most definitely a crowd-pleaser, and makes enough for a big a group. You just cook large elbow noodles like normal and then combine with a little milk, a stick of butter, and a jar of Cheez Whiz. After that, you bake it in the oven for 45 minutes at 375 degrees, and the top gives you that little bit of crunchiness you’re looking for without being overpowering. It fits in a normal sized casserole dish or the deep-dish oval ones; whichever you prefer!