The Adorable Mini Slow Cooker at Aldi Is So Perfect for Fall Cooking (and Only $10!)

Do you love slow cooker meals, but only cooking for one or two at home? Slow cookers are convenient when serving a meal to a crowd, but when it comes to serving a smaller number of people (or maybe just yourself), having such a large appliance at home probably feels like it’s just taking up space. So what if you bought a mini slow cooker instead? Because Aldi now has one on shelves at a jaw-dropping low price.

You can now grab a 2-quart slow cooker in gray or black at Aldi for only $9.99. Each slow cooker has three different warming temperatures: low, high, and warm. It comes with a glass heatproof lid and has two handles on the side for easy carrying. Perfect for bringing to your next potluck dinner or simply carrying to the buffet table at your next party. The actual pot can be removed and is easy to clean, making the cleanup process after a meal even easier at the end of a long day.

These smaller slow cookers are perfect for meals that serve one or two, or even for the smaller slow cooker dishes that you love to make, like buffalo chicken dip or hot chocolate. Although most slow cooker recipes call for larger portions, usually placed in a traditional sized slow cooker of 6 or 8 quarts, you can easily half or quarter a recipe’s ingredients to go in this smaller slow cooker if you’re cooking for a smaller crowd — or just yourself. Some of our favorite slow cooker dump dinners to make in smaller portions include beef tips with mushroom gravy, spicy Mediterranean chicken, and broccoli cheddar soup.

Small slow cookers also work well as fondue pots, both for dipping into cheese and chocolate sauce. We’re even imagining a nacho station with this slow cooker queso dip where partygoers can make their own plate of nachos, or simply dip chips and veggies into the slow cooker! Even if you thought you never needed a small slow cooker, for only $10, we have a feeling this kitchen find will come in quite handy, especially with all the food you’ll be cooking during the holiday season ahead.