8 Summer Crock Pot Recipes (Slideshow)

Everyone loves cheesy spinach dip. This version (which is perfect for easy, outdoor entertaining) gets a spicy kick from the addition of chopped jalapeño peppers and hot pepper sauce.

Tacos are a great way to use lots of fresh summer produce. Making the chicken in a slow cooker will leave you lots of time to visit your local farmers market for toppings like lettuce, tomato, and peppers.

This Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe is genius; the beer tenderizes the meat, the onion soup gives it sweetness, and the chile sauce adds heat. Try it sliced and served on rolls for easy brisket sandwiches.

This tortilla-soup style chili will fill your house with the aroma of Mexican spices. Try serving it with crunchy tortilla chips; they're great for scooping!

The slow cooker is a great tool for making cheesecake. The slow, covered cooking process helps keep the cheesecake creamy and moist.

Sliders are great for barbecues and outdoor parties. These sliders feature sweet, teriyaki-glazed, slow-cooked chicken and creamy macaroni salad.

This bean, cheese, and pepper-studded Mexican seven-layer dip is a surefire crowd-pleaser. The fact that you can make it in your slow cooker with almost no effort is an added bonus!

This easy bananas foster recipe gets a summer makeover with the addition of flaked coconut. Served with vanilla ice cream, it's the perfect way to end your meal.