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Crock-Pot - 3.5-Quart Crock Casserole - Blue
Average Customer Rating:
4.5
Rating breakdown 242 reviews
5 Stars
179
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
11
1 Star
11
91%of customers recommend this product.
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208 out of
229)
Customer Reviews for Crock-Pot - 3.5-Quart Crock Casserole - Blue
Customer Rating
3
Nice but watch the Quality of the Product!
on December 15, 2014
Posted by: eyeleen23
from San Diego, CA
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Love the Casserole Crock Pot. I bought 2 charcoal colored Casseroles to use during the Holidays. Just a few things to note when purchasing:
-Quality of the stoneware is not as good as other Crock Pot products. Upon observation of the casserole dish, there were a couple of spots that were missed during the glazing processing on both casseroles. I decided to use them anyways since they were "Sold Out" online. It did not affect the cooking or ruin the actual stoneware. I was able to use it in the oven as hot at 375 degrees.
-Handle and locking mechanisms on the sides of the lid are made of plastic. DO NOT use the lid in the oven. It would be nice for future design if these pieces are made of better material. They feel flimsy and cheap.
- DO NOT use the handle to carry. Carry the entire Crock Pot from the BOTTOM when transporting.
Pros: finally a casserole version of crock pot, nice looking, oven usable
Cons: quality of material used, flimsy handle and locking mechanism on lid
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from crock-pot.comBy Tori, Consumer Care, February 5, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback as it is greatly appreciated. We will be happy to forward your comments to the product team.
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Customer Rating
5
Why didn't they think of this sooner?
on May 25, 2014
Posted by: jwo51
from Chicago
Gender:Female
Frequency of use:Weekly
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
I've been making lasagna for a couple of years in my 4-qt oval Crock-Pot, and while it always tasted great, the noodles didn't fit without being broken up, and the finished dish was difficult to serve neatly. I just made my first lasagna in this casserole crock, and it came out perfect! It was so much easier to layer the ingredients, and the servings came out in nice neat squares, the way lasagna should be. I'll be using this one for many other layered casserole recipes, too. Highly recommended!
Pros: unique shape
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great addition to my selection of Crocks
on October 6, 2014
Posted by: 3Deuce27
from Southern Oregon
Gender:Male
Frequency of use:Daily
Length of ownership:1 month
I just saw this cooker the other day and thought 'What a great idea'.
Went back to buy one and they were all sold out, big stack sold out in less then two days. I finally found one in Blue a week later in another town.
Last night I made the Cheesy Chicken recipe on the box and in the little included recipe book. I modified it to make it a Mexican style chicken/rice/vegetable dish with Black beans, chilies, and topped by Mexican cheeses and pickled and sliced Jalapenos. Delicious and a big hit in easy to serve stoneware crock.
I will buy another for making a dessert like an Apple Crisp to go with dinner.
Advantages; Less heat to keep living space cooler in Summer.
Lower electric use.
Sealed lid for no transport spills and preserving moisture. Don't lock lid while cooking.
9"x13" crock for easy portions slicing and serving.
Cooks quick on high, for those late preps. I was late getting started on Sundays 5:30 dinner time. Got the ingredients together at about 2:15 and it was done by 5:00. Your results on 'High' will vary depending ingredients and moisture content.
Note; I always pre-cook Chicken/Turkey in the microwave before adding to the crock. I use the defrost setting so as not to over cook, but allowing for a safe temperature to reduce/eliminate the chance of 'Food-Borne' illness from bacteria.
Pros: all good except short cord.
Cons: cord is too short
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Finally it is here.
on February 9, 2015
Posted by: Lynndor
from Kingsburg, Ca
Gender:Female
Frequency of use:Weekly
Length of ownership:3 months
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I cant stress how much I waited for Crock Pot to make something like this. I love it. I am able to make lasagna and other casserole dishes without having to see if the center is cooked. Great!! A+++++
Pros: great for casseroles, heats evenly
Cons: need space to store it
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
3
Attractive Design, Limited Use
on February 27, 2014
Posted by: hrhsassypants
from Beautiful Black Hills of SD
Gender:Female
Frequency of use:Daily
Length of ownership:1 week
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I found out I was receiving the Crock-Pot® Casserole Crock™ Slow Cooker to test in my home, I was really excited. After all, I'm a Crock-Pot® girl through and through. I'll try another brand if they have new features, but I always come back to the Crock-Pot® brand.
When un-boxing the Crock-Pot® Casserole Crock™ Slow Cooker, the first thing I noticed was the color of the unit (I received red, not blue). The red color is really beautiful, and matches my kitchen perfectly! The next thing that struck me was the weight of the crock; this thing is well made, and heavy! Even so, it's very portable, and I love the locking handles. The handles do tend to get in the way occasionally, but this was minimal.
The first dish I made was pork chops in a creamy pesto sauce. The dimension listed is 9x13, but the inside bottom of the dish is roughly 7 1/2 x 11 1/2, and this didn't allow me to fit 4 pork chops without overcrowding and "smushing". I had to watch the dish carefully and re-position the chops after they cooked down a little. The pork chops did turn out tender, and my family loved the dish.
The next thing I made was an Italian sausage cheese dip to take to a potluck at work. After browning the meat, and slowly incorporating sauce and cheese in my saucepan, the texture was very creamy. I transferred everything into the Crock-Pot® Casserole Crock™ Slow Cooker, then sprinkled Parmesan over the top. I wanted to throw it under the broiler to toast the Parmesan, but I remembered that the crock cannot be placed under the broiler. I began using my kitchen torch on the cheese instead, but that much surface space was a lesson in futility. I cheated and used the broiler anyway, leaving the oven door open. I didn't experience any trouble this time, but won't make a dish again that requires broiling because I'm afraid of ruining the crock. After an hour of being in the casserole dish on warm, so much condensation had built up under the lid that water was running into my dip, separating the sauce and cheese. What was once a creamy, delicious dip turned into a stringy, watered down mess.
I then made a bunch of stuffed mushrooms, broiled them on a baking sheet, and transferred them to my Crock-Pot® Casserole Crock™ Slow Cooker to keep warm. Again, there was so much condensation under the lid that I had a lot of standing water after an hour. I realize mushrooms exude water, but not this much.
I really wanted to love the Crock-Pot® Casserole Crock™ Slow Cooker, but found its limitations disappointing. Even though it's a 3.5 quart capacity, the surface area of the inside bottom of the crock is too small to fit meat for a family of four. The condensation build-up under the lid is significant enough to make your dish watery, and I'm not sure what effect leaving the lid off will have on your food. I wish I could put the crock under the broiler, as many of my casserole recipes call for a quick broil of the toppings.
I think the Crock-Pot® Casserole Crock™ Slow Cooker would be great for certain dishes, like a creamy hash brown bake or enchiladas. I can also see myself using this for entertaining, especially to keep side dishes warm - but only with the lid off. I was hoping to be able to use it several times a week, but I think its use will be relegated to a few times a month. While I may not get a lot of use out of it, someone else may, and for the quality I would recommend the Crock-Pot® Casserole Crock™ Slow Cooker.
I'm thrilled I received this as a sample to review, but I don't think I would have bought something with such limited use for myself.
Pros: portable, attractive
Cons: condensation build-up might deconstruct casserole, not a true 9x13
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from crock-pot.comBy Tori, Consumer Care, February 4, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback as it is greatly appreciated. We will be happy to forward your comments to the product team.
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Product
on October 28, 2014
Posted by: MAGA
from Moline, IL
Gender:Female
Frequency of use:Daily
Length of ownership:1 week
I received a couple of weeks ago and yesterday was the first time I used it. I fell in love with this Crock Pot, it is simply wonderful. I had purchased pre smoked ribs and needed to heat then thru, well I put them in with about 1/2 cup water, just enough to put moisture back into the ribs, they turned out great, everyone was so impressed, thank you for making me look so good! i also used another one of my Crock Pots, to hold the Mashed Potato's to keep them warm and a third one for the green beans with almonds. I love Crock Pot cooking!
Cons: only con is i wish it was deeper
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Broken insert
on July 8, 2015
Posted by: Jordan
from Virginia Brach, Va
Gender:Female
Frequency of use:Monthly
Length of ownership:1 week
I am looking for the insert mine was dropped and broke. I did not see it under parts
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from crock-pot.comBy Christina, Consumer Care, July 10, 2015
We do have replacement stoneware available for your unit. For assistance with replacement parts, please call us at (800) 323-9519; Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM, EST.
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Customer Rating
5
Not just for a casserole
on March 3, 2014
Posted by: chadhartman
from Ohio
At first glance you would assume this would only be good for casseroles but other than a full roast, it is the perfect small appliance. Slow cooking in my household occurs at least once a week. This crock does a fine job with even heating and simple controls. My favorite dishes have been to put dry rice or beans as a bed with meat on top (typically chicken) and poor in some stock and seasonings. When finished, all the liquids are absorbed and creates a nice presentation because the meat is spread out for individual servings without needing to dig through the pot for what you are looking for. Better yet, latch the lid and you can put on the seat of your car without the worry of it spilling over. You can even use it to make some homemade soup that simmers all day and then take it over to Grandma’s. I really have no idea why nobody thought of this before.
I got this crock as a test model and it has replaced my old crock as I like it so much.
I got this crock as a test model and it has replaced my old crock as I like it so much.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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