they are cooked for hours.
They may curdle, separate, or develop an unpleasant texture, particularly when exposed to prolonged heat.
What to Do Instead
For creamy slow-cooker recipes, add dairy toward the end of cooking. Cream cheese and sour cream can often be stirred in during the final 15–30 minutes, depending on the recipe.
For milk- or cream-based sauces, you may get better results by preparing the creamy component separately and combining it with the cooked dish just before serving.
2. Pasta
Pasta and slow cookers are not always the
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