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Here at Back To My Southern Roots we have everything under the sun from moist Jiffy cornbread to Slow Cooker pork chops and rice.

And if you have some picky eaters at home they will love the 5-ingredient ground beef casserole or the homemade salmon patties.

Don’t forget about dessert with pure and decadent chocolate fudge or some pineapple upside down cake.

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  • A bowl of stew with meat, cabbage, and tomatoes sits on a wooden board, next to buttered bread, a small bowl of salt, a spoon, and a blue checkered napkin.

    Crock Pot Beef And Cabbage Stew With Potatoes

    ByJulie Pollitt October 17, 2026

    When it finally turns cold enough for stew, this is the first thing I make….

  • A bowl of chicken noodle soup with ditalini pasta, carrots, and peppers on a wooden board, next to a square piece of cornbread and a blue cloth.

    Crock Pot Chicken Minestrone Soup with Spaghetti Sauce

    ByJulie Pollitt October 17, 2026

    Crock Pot Chicken Minestrone soup is made simple with a jar of spaghetti sauce that…

  • A bowl of chili with ground beef, black beans, and tomatoes sits on a red plaid cloth, with shredded cheese and saltine crackers on the side.

    Crock Pot Beef and Black Bean Chili (No Browning)

    ByJulie Pollitt October 17, 2026

    Chili is supposed to simmer all day. The slow cooker lets it do exactly that…

  • A blue bowl of thick split pea soup with croutons on top sits on a textured beige cloth, with a spoon in the bowl and pieces of bread nearby.

    7-Ingredient Crock Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham

    ByJulie Pollitt October 17, 2026

    Split pea soup doesn’t get the love it deserves. It’s budget-friendly, it’s filling, and everything…

  • A plate with a sloppy joe sandwich and crinkle-cut fries sits on a metal tray, with a small cup of ketchup and a basket of fries nearby, on a blue checkered cloth.

    Crock Pot Cheesy Sloppy Joes with Velveeta

    ByJulie Pollitt October 17, 2026

    Most sloppy joe recipes start with a packet or a can. This one doesn’t. It’s…

  • A bowl of chicken soup with shredded chicken and carrots, served on a blue cloth next to slices of buttered bread on a wooden surface.

    Brothy Crock Pot Chicken and Vegetable Soup (No Chopping)

    ByJulie Pollitt October 17, 2026

    Some nights dinner needs to be something you can just throw together and let it…

  • A bowl of pasta with ground beef and diced tomatoes sits on a table with a blue checkered napkin and cornbread in the background. A black fork rests inside the bowl.

    5-Ingredient Crock Pot Tomato Beef Pasta Casserole

    ByJulie Pollitt October 17, 2026

    I’m going to go ahead and say it, if a slow cooker dinner doesn’t leave…

  • A bowl of creamy chicken soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream, with another bowl and blue cloth in the background. Tortilla chips are visible on the side.

    Five-Ingredient Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

    ByJulie Pollitt October 17, 2026

    I’m going to say it, creamy chicken tortilla soup should actually be creamy, not just…

  • Pulled chicken sandwich on a bun with crinkle-cut fries and baked beans on a blue and white plate. Basket of fries and ketchup are in the background.

    Crock Pot Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken

    ByJulie Pollitt October 17, 2026

    On the days I’ve got a long stretch between lunch and dinner (and I know…

  • A rustic bowl filled with cooked ground beef, cabbage, and tomatoes sits on a textured napkin, with buttered cornbread pieces on the side. Fork and knife rest nearby.

    Crock Pot Unstuffed Beef Cabbage Rolls With Onion Soup Mix

    ByJulie Pollitt November 1, 2026

    These Crock Pot unstuffed beef cabbage rolls with onion soup mix are a no-fuss slow…

  • A bowl of creamy soup with visible herbs and bits of meat, garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary, sits on a red checkered cloth next to pieces of bread.

    Creamy Crock Pot Hamburger Soup With Ro-Tel

    ByJulie Pollitt October 17, 2026

    This Crock Pot hamburger soup is loaded with ground beef, sweet cream-style corn, and a…

  • Plate with barbecued pulled chicken, baked beans, and a buttered biscuit. In the background are a cup of barbecue sauce, another biscuit, a red plaid napkin, and a bottle of Coca-Cola on a wooden table.

    3-Ingredient Crock Pot Coca-Cola BBQ Chicken

    ByJulie Pollitt October 17, 2026

    The first time I shredded this chicken right in the Crock Pot, my kitchen smelled…

  • Tender pork steaks with gravy over mashed potatoes on a plate, garnished with herbs. In the background, there is a biscuit with butter and a small dish of butter.

    Crock Pot Smothered Pork Steaks With Onion Soup Mix

    ByJulie Pollitt October 12, 2026

    These Crock Pot smothered pork steaks with onion soup mix are made with cream of…

  • A bowl of brown stew with beef chunks and mushrooms, placed on a wooden surface next to a muffin, a rosemary sprig, and a red patterned cloth.

    6-Ingredient Crock Pot Beef And Mushroom Stew

    ByJulie Pollitt October 12, 2026

    This Crock Pot beef and mushroom stew is made with tender stew beef, onion soup…

  • A plate with rice, black eyed peas, shredded chicken, yellow squash, and two pieces of cornbread. Salt and pepper shakers and a small bowl of salt are in the background on a wooden surface.

    Crock Pot Chicken And Black-Eyed Peas With Cajun Seasoning

    ByJulie Pollitt October 12, 2026

    This Cajun crock pot chicken with black-eyed peas and rice is a slow cooker dinner…

  • A colorful bowl filled with rice, kidney beans, sliced sausage, and chopped green peppers sits on a wooden surface, with a plate of cornbread and two silver spoons nearby.

    6-Ingredient Crock Pot Sausage, Red Beans, And Rice

    ByJulie Pollitt October 12, 2026

    Crock Pot sausage, red beans, and rice is a Southern dish that has been around…

  • A bowl of thick sweet potato soup, with ham and sweet potatoes, with a dollop of sour cream and several large croutons, on a wooden surface with a red and white checkered cloth and two tarnished spoons nearby.

    6-Ingredient Crock Pot Ham And Sweet Potato Soup

    ByJulie Pollitt October 12, 2026

    Fall just arrived at your doorstep. Fork-tender sweet potatoes, smoky bites of ham, and a…

  • A plate of glazed, saucy chicken served with rice, garnished with fresh rosemary, with salt and pepper shakers and a red cloth napkin in the background.

    4-Ingredient Crock Pot Cranberry Chicken With Catalina Dressing

    ByJulie Pollitt October 12, 2026

    This Crock Pot cranberry chicken is one of those “how is this so good?” dinners,…

  • A plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce and meatballs, topped with grated cheese, served with a slice of garlic bread. A red and white napkin, a spoon, and a bowl of grated cheese are nearby.

    All-In-One Crock Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs

    ByJulie Pollitt October 10, 2026

    If you’re like me and don’t want to take the time to boil pasta, this…

  • A bowl filled with baked beans and ground meat sits on a table next to a red-and-white checkered towel, with a plate of cornbread partially visible in the background.

    Crock Pot Cowboy Beans With Beef And BBQ Sauce

    ByJulie Pollitt October 10, 2026

    These Crock Pot cowboy beans with beef and BBQ sauce are thick, smoky-sweet, and packed…

  • A colorful plate with white rice and a saucy mix of chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and green peppers, served on a red floral-patterned dish. A fork and bowl of herbs are nearby on a wooden table.

    Crock Pot Mexican Chicken with Salsa and Beans

    ByJulie Pollitt October 10, 2026

    This Crock Pot Mexican chicken with salsa and beans is one of those “throw it…

  • A plate of creamy mashed potatoes topped with shredded beef and rich brown gravy, garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary, sits on a wooden table with a blue textured cloth nearby.

    5-Ingredient Crock Pot Roast Beef with Brown Gravy Mix

    ByJulie Pollitt October 9, 2026

    You can’t beat a good Southern 5-ingredient Crock Pot roast beef with thick, creamy onion…

  • A close-up of a bowl of French onion soup, topped with melted, golden-brown cheese, sitting on a blue cloth next to a slice of bread and a spoon on a wooden surface.

    Crock Pot French Onion Soup with Swiss Toasts

    ByJulie Pollitt October 8, 2026

    I have always been a little nervous about making French onion soup. It always overwhelmed…

  • A plate with a serving of creamy mashed potatoes topped with a golden-brown piece of cube steak, all set on a blue textured cloth.

    Crock Pot Cube Steak with Buttermilk Gravy (8 Hours)

    ByJulie Pollitt October 7, 2026

    This Crock Pot cube steak with buttermilk gravy is one of our favorite dinners around…

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