Crock Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer Recipes: Easy Ways to Enjoy Hot Meals at Work!

Crock Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer Recipes: Easy Ways to Enjoy Hot Meals at Work!
Crock Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer Recipes: Easy Ways to Enjoy Hot Meals at Work!

Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to make my work lunches a bit more interesting and, frankly, a bit warmer. Eating cold sandwiches every day gets old, you know? I saw these “crock pot lunch crock food warmers” online and thought, “Hmm, maybe that’s the answer.” So, I decided to get one and try it out. I picked one up from a local store, it was pretty cheap, just a basic model.

First thing I did was read the instructions, which, honestly, weren’t super helpful. It’s basically a mini slow cooker, but for individual portions. I figured the best way to learn was just to jump in and start cooking. So that’s what I did.

Day One: Leftover Chili

My first attempt was simple. I had some leftover chili from dinner the night before. I scooped a good portion into the lunch crock in the morning, put the lid on, and took it to work. It has this little cord that you plug into an outlet. Around 10 AM, I plugged it in at my desk. It has a light that turns on to show it’s working.

Crock Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer Recipes: Easy Ways to Enjoy Hot Meals at Work!

By lunchtime, the chili was perfectly heated! It was so nice to have a hot meal, especially since it was a chilly day outside. I just unplugged it and ate straight from the little pot. No mess, no fuss. The chili tasted just as good as it did fresh.

Day Two: Soup Experiment

Feeling a bit more adventurous, I decided to try making soup from scratch. I chopped up some veggies – carrots, celery, onions – sauteed them in a pan with a little butter, then added some chicken broth and a can of diced tomatoes. I let it simmer for a bit on the stove, then poured the mixture into the lunch crock.

  • Chop veggies
  • Sautee with butter
  • Add broth and tomatoes
  • Simmer
  • Pour into crock

Again, I plugged it in mid-morning. This time, I was a little worried it wouldn’t cook through, but by lunch, the veggies were soft, and the soup was steaming hot. It was delicious! A bit more work than just heating up leftovers, but still pretty easy.

Day Three: Oatmeal Success

I know, oatmeal isn’t the most exciting lunch, but I was curious if this thing could handle it. I mixed some rolled oats, water, a pinch of salt, and a dash of cinnamon in the crock. I plugged it in earlier this time, around 9 AM, since I figured oats might take longer to cook.

It took a bit of trial and error to get the consistency right. The first time, I added too much water, and it was a bit soupy. But after a few tries, I figured out the perfect ratio. And let me tell you, warm oatmeal on a cold morning is surprisingly satisfying. I even started adding some fruit and nuts to make it a bit fancier.

So, after a few weeks of using this little crock pot, I’m a big fan. It’s made my work lunches so much better. I can heat up leftovers, cook simple meals, and even make oatmeal. It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and it makes lunchtime something to look forward to. I’m definitely going to keep experimenting with different recipes. This little gadget has really changed my lunch game. For anyone tired of cold lunches, I highly recommend giving one of these a try!

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