Elite Gourmet 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker Recipes

Small slow cookers deserve recipes that actually fit them. This collection of Elite Gourmet 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker recipes is built specifically for the compact 1.5-quart size, so every ingredient amount, cook time, and flavor balance works without adjustments. No halving oversized crock pot meals.

No worrying about overflow. Just dependable results designed for a small-capacity slow cooker.

Prepackaged meals and scaled-down guesses often miss the mark, either turning out watery or overcrowded.

A properly filled mini slow cooker, on the other hand, builds deeper flavor because the ingredients cook at the right depth and temperature.

That’s exactly what these recipes focus on—balanced portions, steady heat, and satisfying texture from start to finish.

Inside, you’ll find small-batch slow cooker ideas, including hearty stews, tender shredded meats, creamy dips, cozy soups, and even simple desserts.

Each one works smoothly in the Elite Gourmet 1.5 Qt model and similar mini crock pots.

Expect easy prep, steady low-and-slow cooking, and meals sized for one to three servings. Once the rhythm of cooking with a compact slow cooker clicks, weeknight meals become far easier to plan.

What You Need to Know Before You Cook With Your Elite Gourmet 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker

Before you dive in, keep these quick tips in mind. Always make sure your crock is at least half full for best results.

Never cook on high with low-liquid recipes — the manual clearly says low setting is for low-liquid foods, while high works better for meats, beans, and liquid-heavy dishes.

Don’t lift the lid too often. Every time you do, add 10 more minutes to your cook time. Simple rules, better food.

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

This creamy tomato basil soup is the kind of bowl that just hugs you. Made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, a splash of cream, and fresh basil, it comes together with barely any effort. It’s perfect for cold days, lazy evenings, or when you just want something warm and satisfying.

I love how the slow cooker pulls all those flavors together into something that tastes like it cooked all day — because it did.

Serve: 2 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 4–6 hrs / High 2–3 hrs | Total Time: Up to 6 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp heavy cream (added at the end)

How To Make:

Sauté the onion and garlic — In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until soft. This step builds big flavor fast.

Add everything to the crock — Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Add sautéed onion, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.

Set your cook time — Place the lid on. Cook on Low for 4–6 hours or High for 2–3 hours.

Blend and finish — Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Stir in heavy cream just before serving. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe

This is the creamiest, cheesiest mac and cheese you’ll make without turning on your oven. It uses real cheddar, a little cream cheese, and whole milk to create that thick, gooey sauce everyone loves.

It’s great as a side dish or a full meal for two. I honestly make this on repeat during fall and winter — it never gets old and the whole pot disappears fast.

Serve: 2 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 2–3 hrs / High 1.5 hrs | Total Time: Up to 3 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 oz cream cheese, cubed
• ¾ cup whole milk
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp mustard powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To Make:

Add pasta and liquids — Place uncooked macaroni, milk, and broth into the crock. Stir together so the pasta is mostly covered.

Add the cheeses — Drop in cream cheese cubes and sprinkle shredded cheddar on top. Add garlic powder and mustard powder.

Cook low and slow — Cook on Low for 2–3 hours or High for about 1.5 hours. Stir halfway through if you can.

Stir and serve — Once pasta is tender, stir everything together until creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Pro Tip: Pasta goes in near the last hour if you want firmer noodles. Add it from the start for a softer, creamier result.

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Filling Recipe

This chicken taco filling is juicy, bold, and loaded with flavor. You only need a few ingredients and your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. The chicken shreds perfectly and soaks up the salsa and taco seasoning like a dream.

It’s great for taco nights, burrito bowls, or loaded nachos. I love making a batch and using it all week in different meals.

Serve: 2–3 | Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: Low 5–6 hrs / High 3–4 hrs | Total Time: Up to 6 hrs 5 min

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• ½ cup salsa
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• Salt to taste

How To Make:

Season the chicken — Rub taco seasoning and garlic powder all over the chicken thighs on both sides.

Load the crock — Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Pour salsa and chicken broth over the top.

Cook until tender — Set to Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3–4 hours. The chicken should be very tender and easy to pull apart.

Shred and stir — Use two forks to shred the chicken right in the pot. Stir it into the juices. Serve in tacos, bowls, or wraps.

Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipe (Small Batch)

This small-batch beef chili is rich, thick, and packed with smoky flavor. It uses ground beef, kidney beans, tomato paste, and classic chili spices. It’s the kind of chili that tastes even better the next day.

This is perfect when you want chili without making a huge pot that lasts all week. Serve it with cornbread, crackers, or over rice.

Serve: 2 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: Low 6 hrs / High 3–4 hrs | Total Time: Up to 6 hrs 15 min

Ingredients:

• ½ lb ground beef, browned
• ½ cup canned kidney beans, drained
• ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ¼ cup beef broth
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To Make:

Brown the beef first — In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain off excess fat. This step keeps the chili from getting greasy.

Add everything to the crock — Place browned beef, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth in the slow cooker. Add all spices. Stir well.

Slow cook to build flavor — Cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3–4 hours. Stir once or twice if you’re around.

Taste and adjust — Before serving, taste for salt and spice. Add more chili powder if you want it hotter. Serve hot with toppings you love.

Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe

This spinach artichoke dip is creamy, cheesy, and dangerously good. It’s the perfect party starter or game day snack. Made with cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella, and artichoke hearts, this dip is pure comfort food in a little pot.

The best part? You just throw it all in and walk away. Serve it with tortilla chips, toasted bread, or veggies for dipping.

Serve: 4–6 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 2–3 hrs / High 1–1.5 hrs | Total Time: Up to 3 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ cup chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• ½ cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

How To Make:

Drain the spinach well — Squeeze all water out of the thawed spinach using a clean towel or paper towels. This keeps your dip from getting watery.

Combine everything — Add all ingredients into the slow cooker. Stir together as best you can. It will blend as it heats up.

Cook until melted and creamy — Cook on Low for 2–3 hours or High for 1–1.5 hours. Stir once halfway through.

Stir and serve warm — Give it a good stir before serving. Keep it on the Warm setting while you serve. Pair with chips or sliced baguette.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe

These pulled pork sliders are tender, saucy, and full of smoky-sweet flavor. The pork slow cooks in BBQ sauce and brown sugar until it literally falls apart.

Piled onto soft slider buns with coleslaw, this is the kind of meal people ask for again and again. It works great for casual dinners or weekend gatherings with a small crowd.

Serve: 2–3 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 6 hrs / High 4 hrs | Total Time: Up to 6 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• ¾ lb pork shoulder, trimmed of fat
• 3 tbsp BBQ sauce (plus more for serving)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ cup chicken or pork broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Slider buns for serving

How To Make:

Season the pork — Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub all over the pork on every side.

Add to the slow cooker — Place pork in the crock. Mix BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and broth together. Pour over the pork.

Cook low and slow — Cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 4 hours. The pork should be fork-tender when done.

Shred and toss — Pull the pork apart using two forks. Stir it into the juices. Add more BBQ sauce if desired. Serve on slider buns.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe

Sweet, sticky, savory — this honey garlic chicken is one of the most crowd-pleasing recipes in this list. Chicken thighs are bold and juicy, and they hold up beautifully in the slow cooker.

The honey garlic sauce caramelizes a little as it cooks, turning into something magical. Serve it over rice or noodles and you’ve got a full meal in under 15 minutes of actual hands-on time.

Serve: 2 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 5–6 hrs / High 3 hrs | Total Time: Up to 6 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 2 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• ¼ tsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (to thicken sauce)

How To Make:

Mix the sauce — In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger powder.

Add chicken to the crock — Place chicken thighs into the slow cooker. Pour sauce over the top.

Cook until done — Cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3 hours. Chicken should reach 165°F internally.

Thicken the sauce — Remove chicken. Stir cornstarch slurry into the juices in the pot. Turn to High for 10–15 minutes until thick. Pour over chicken and serve.

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Recipe

Lentil soup is one of the most underrated comfort foods out there. This version uses red or green lentils, diced carrots, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon at the end to brighten everything up. It’s filling, healthy, budget-friendly, and incredibly easy to make.

It’s perfect for vegetarians or anyone who just wants a warm bowl of goodness without any fuss. The slow cooker makes the lentils perfectly soft every time.

Serve: 2–3 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 6–8 hrs / High 3–4 hrs | Total Time: Up to 8 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• ½ cup dry red lentils, rinsed
• 1 small carrot, diced small
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• ½ cup water
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Squeeze of fresh lemon before serving

How To Make:

Prep the veggies — Dice carrot small so it cooks at the same pace as the lentils. Place all veggies at the bottom of the crock.

Add lentils and liquid — Rinse lentils well. Add to the pot. Pour broth and water over everything. Stir in all the spices.

Cook until soft — Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours. Lentils will be completely soft and creamy.

Finish and serve — Squeeze lemon juice over the soup. Stir and taste. Adjust salt. Serve with crusty bread or flatbread.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

This buffalo chicken dip is bold, spicy, creamy, and absolutely addictive. It comes together with shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and plenty of cheddar. It’s the dip that disappears fastest at every party. I love making this in the Elite Gourmet 1.5 qt cooker because it’s the perfect size — no leftover dip going to waste. Serve it warm with chips, celery sticks, or crackers.

Serve: 4–6 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 1.5–2 hrs / High 1 hr | Total Time: Up to 2 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
• ¼ cup buffalo hot sauce
• ¼ cup ranch dressing
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

How To Make:

Add cream cheese and sauces — Place cream cheese cubes, buffalo sauce, and ranch into the slow cooker first. They’ll melt and combine as the heat builds.

Add chicken and cheese — Stir in shredded chicken. Top with cheddar and blue cheese if using.

Cook until melted — Cook on Low for 1.5–2 hours or High for 1 hour. Stir halfway through.

Stir and serve hot — Give it a big stir before serving. Switch to Warm to keep it hot while you snack. Serve with your favorite dippers.

Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Wake up to a warm bowl of apple cinnamon oatmeal that cooked while you slept. This recipe is sweet, cozy, and wholesome. It uses steel-cut oats, diced apples, cinnamon, and a little maple syrup. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes mornings feel like a treat. Prep it the night before, turn it on low overnight, and breakfast is ready when you wake up.

Serve: 2 | Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: Low 6–8 hrs / High 2–3 hrs | Total Time: Up to 8 hrs 5 min

Ingredients:

• ½ cup steel-cut oats
• 1 apple, peeled and diced
• 1 ½ cups water
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Toppings: walnuts, raisins, extra syrup

How To Make:

Spray the crock lightly — Spray the inside of the pot with cooking spray or rub with a tiny bit of butter. This helps oats not stick.

Add all ingredients — Add oats, diced apple, water, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir together.

Cook overnight — Set on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 2–3 hours. Don’t lift the lid during cooking.

Stir and top — In the morning, stir the oatmeal well. It may look thick on top — that’s normal. Add toppings and enjoy warm.

Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce

Homemade marinara sauce from your slow cooker is a total game changer. It’s thick, rich, and tastes like it simmered on Grandma’s stove all afternoon. Made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, this sauce pairs perfectly with pasta, meatballs, or crusty bread. Make a batch and use it all week. It stores well in the fridge or freezer too.

Serve: 2–3 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 6–8 hrs / High 3–4 hrs | Total Time: Up to 8 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

How To Make:

Sauté onion and garlic — In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes. This deepens the flavor big time.

Add to slow cooker — Transfer onion and garlic to the crock. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Cook down slowly — Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours. Stir once or twice if you’re around.

Blend if needed — For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender or leave it chunky. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve over pasta.

Slow Cooker Queso Dip

This queso dip is warm, melty, and hard to stop eating. It’s made with Velveeta, canned green chiles, diced jalapeño, and a little milk to keep it perfectly smooth. It’s the ultimate game day dip and comes together in the slow cooker with almost no effort. The 1.5 qt size is ideal here — just enough for a small gathering without making a giant vat of cheese. Serve with tortilla chips and watch it disappear.

Serve: 4–6 | Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: Low 1.5–2 hrs / High 45 min–1 hr | Total Time: Up to 2 hrs 5 min

Ingredients:

• 8 oz Velveeta, cubed
• ¼ cup canned diced green chiles
• 1 tbsp diced jalapeño (fresh or pickled)
• 3 tbsp milk
• ¼ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp garlic powder

How To Make:

Cube the cheese — Cut Velveeta into small cubes so it melts faster and evenly.

Add everything to the crock — Place Velveeta, green chiles, jalapeño, milk, cumin, and garlic powder into the slow cooker. Stir gently.

Melt and stir — Cook on Low for 1.5–2 hours or High for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir every 20–30 minutes so it melts evenly.

Serve warm — Keep on Warm setting while serving. Add more milk if it gets too thick. Serve with chips, veggies, or warm tortillas.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew (Small Batch)

There is nothing more comforting than a hearty beef stew on a cold night. This small-batch version is made with tender beef chunks, potatoes, carrots, and a rich savory broth. It’s thick, warming, and deeply satisfying. The slow cooker does everything for you — just prep your veggies, add the beef, and walk away. By dinner, you’ll have a bowl of pure comfort waiting for you.

Serve: 2 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: Low 8 hrs / High 4–5 hrs | Total Time: Up to 8 hrs 15 min

Ingredients:

• ½ lb beef stew meat, cut into small cubes
• 1 small potato, diced small
• 1 small carrot, diced small
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¾ cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional for thickening)

How To Make:

Brown the beef — In a skillet, brown the beef cubes over high heat for 2–3 minutes per side. You don’t need to cook it through — just brown it for flavor.

Layer the pot — Add carrots and potatoes to the bottom of the crock. Layer onion and garlic on top. Then add browned beef.

Add the liquid — Mix broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme together. Pour over everything in the pot.

Cook until tender — Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4–5 hours. Vegetables should be fork-tender and beef should fall apart.

Thicken if needed — Stir in cornstarch slurry 15 minutes before serving if you want a thicker stew. Taste and season before serving.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potato Casserole

Creamy mashed potato casserole made right in your slow cooker is a side dish dream. This version uses Yukon gold potatoes, butter, cream cheese, and a little sour cream to make it extra rich. It’s perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or any night you want comfort food without babysitting a pot on the stove. The slow cooker keeps it warm and creamy without drying out.

Serve: 2–3 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: Low 4–5 hrs / High 2–3 hrs | Total Time: Up to 5 hrs 15 min

Ingredients:

• 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed small
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 2 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup milk (warm)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chives or shredded cheese for topping

How To Make:

Prep the potatoes — Peel and cut potatoes into small, even cubes. Smaller pieces cook faster and more evenly in the slow cooker.

Cook in broth — Add potatoes and chicken broth to the crock. Cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours until fork-tender.

Mash and mix — Drain any extra liquid if needed. Mash potatoes right in the pot. Add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and warm milk. Mix until smooth.

Season and serve — Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with chives or shredded cheese. Keep on Warm until ready to serve.

Slow Cooker White Bean and Ham Soup

This white bean and ham soup is hearty, filling, and so satisfying. It uses canned white beans, diced ham, onion, celery, and chicken broth. It’s the kind of simple soup that feels homemade and comforting in every bite. I love this one for meal prep because it tastes even better the next day. Serve it with warm crusty bread and you’ve got a complete meal that costs almost nothing to make.

Serve: 2–3 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 6–8 hrs / High 3–4 hrs | Total Time: Up to 8 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup diced cooked ham
• ¼ cup diced celery
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¼ tsp thyme
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To Make:

Add all ingredients — Place beans, ham, celery, onion, garlic, and broth in the slow cooker. Stir in thyme and smoked paprika.

Set it and forget it — Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours. The longer it cooks, the richer the broth gets.

Mash a few beans — About 30 minutes before serving, mash a few beans against the side of the pot. This naturally thickens the soup.

Taste and serve — Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with a slice of bread for dipping.

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup made in the slow cooker is the definition of comfort. Tender chicken, soft egg noodles, carrots, celery, and a golden savory broth come together in this simple but soul-warming recipe. It’s perfect when someone’s under the weather or when you just need something cozy and simple. Remember — add the noodles near the very end so they don’t get mushy in the pot.

Serve: 2 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 6–7 hrs / High 3–4 hrs | Total Time: Up to 7 hrs 20 min

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless chicken thigh or breast
• 1 small carrot, sliced thin
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• ½ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup egg noodles (added in last 20–30 min)

How To Make:

Add everything except noodles — Place chicken, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and broth in the crock. Add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Cook the soup base — Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours. The chicken will be very tender and easy to shred.

Shred the chicken — Remove chicken and shred it with two forks. Return it to the pot.

Add noodles last — Turn heat to High. Add egg noodles. Cook for 20–30 minutes until noodles are just tender. Taste and season. Serve hot.

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples

These slow cooker cinnamon apples are sweet, soft, and smell absolutely amazing while they cook. They’re made with just a few simple ingredients — sliced apples, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a little vanilla. Use them as a topping for ice cream, oatmeal, pancakes, or just eat them warm on their own. It’s one of those recipes that feels fancy but takes almost zero effort to pull together.

Serve: 2–3 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 3–4 hrs / High 1.5–2 hrs | Total Time: Up to 4 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp butter, cubed
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

How To Make:

Prep the apples — Peel, core, and slice apples into even pieces. Try to keep them about the same thickness so they cook evenly.

Season and layer — Place apples in the slow cooker. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over the top. Drop butter cubes on top.

Cook until tender — Cook on Low for 3–4 hours or High for 1.5–2 hours. Apples should be soft but not mushy.

Add vanilla and serve — Stir in vanilla extract right before serving. Spoon over ice cream, oatmeal, or yogurt for the ultimate topping.

Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

Yes — you can make chocolate lava cake in your Elite Gourmet 1.5 qt slow cooker and it is every bit as decadent as it sounds. Rich, gooey chocolate cake with a warm melted center that’s ready without turning on your oven. It’s a bit indulgent, a little magical, and a lot delicious. Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream and you’ve got a dessert that feels like it came from a restaurant.

Serve: 2 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 2–2.5 hrs / High 1–1.5 hrs | Total Time: Up to 2 hrs 40 min

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ cup hot water

How To Make:

Mix the batter — In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.

Pour batter into the crock — Lightly grease the crock with butter or cooking spray. Pour the batter evenly into the bottom.

Make the topping — Mix brown sugar and remaining 1 tbsp cocoa powder together. Sprinkle evenly over the batter. Then gently pour hot water over everything. Don’t stir.

Cook and serve warm — Cook on Low for 2–2.5 hours or High for 1–1.5 hours. The top will look set and the bottom will be gooey. Scoop into bowls and serve with ice cream immediately.

Final Thoughts on Cooking With the Elite Gourmet 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker

The Elite Gourmet 1.5 qt slow cooker is a small but mighty kitchen tool. It’s ideal for small households, single servings, dips, sauces, and small-batch meals. These 18 recipes prove that big flavor doesn’t need a big pot. Whether you’re making a cheesy dip for game night or a warm bowl of soup on a quiet evening, this little cooker has got you covered. Try one recipe this week — I promise you’ll keep coming back for more.

💡 Product Note: If you’re still looking for the Elite Gourmet 1.5 Qt Slow Cooker, it’s a great little kitchen tool to have on hand for small-batch cooking, dips, and weeknight meals. Easy to use, easy to clean, and very affordable.