I have decided that October 2026 is going to be Crocktober around here.

I love a crockpot meal. Throw everything in, walk away, and come back a few hours later to dinner? Yes, please. Especially in the fall, when I want cozy food but absolutely do not want to spend my entire afternoon standing in the kitchen.

So this month, I’m trying a bunch of crockpot recipes. Here’s the important part: I have never made any of these before. I picked recipes that sounded good to me, and now we’re going to find out together if they actually are good. Some may be instant family favorites, some may be fine, and there will probably be at least one that ends up being a complete flop.

I’ll be sharing what I thought of each one, whether my kids ate it, what I would change, and most importantly, whether I’d actually make it again. Basically, I’m doing the experimenting so you don’t have to. 😂

Here’s my roundup of recipes to try this CROCKTOBER.

Main Dishes

Crack Chicken

Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs

Swedish Meatballs

Sausage-Tortellini Soup

Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Indian Butter Chicken

Enchilada Soup

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Pesto Chicken

Chicken Burrito Bowls

Sesame Chicken

Lo Mein

Side Dishes

Creamed Corn

Cheesy Crockpot Potatoes

Mac and Cheese

Sweet Potato Casserole

Buttery Ranch Carrots

Dessert

Apple Crisp

S’mores Cake

Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Chocolate Lava Cake

Miscellaneous

Apple Cider

Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix