Crockpot Recipes
CROCKPOT HAMBURGER AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
4 lg. potatoes, sliced
4 carrots, sliced
1 can sweet peas, drained
2 lg. onions, sliced
1 1/2 to 2 lb. lean ground beef, browned and drained
1 lg. can tomato soup
1 small can sliced mushrooms
Water to equal soup
Place layers of the vegetables in the order given in a large crockpot. Season each layer with salt and pepper. End each layer with ground beef. Mix the soup and water and pour into crockpot.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high 4 hours. Stir occasionally.
Old Fashioned Baked Beans
1 small package navy beans
4 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 scant tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. powdered mustard
1/2 c. molasses
1 (2 to 3 oz.) piece salt pork
1 med. peeled whole onion
Soak beans overnight. In a.m. drain and replace water. Parboil 10 to 15 minutes (not longer). Place onion in crock pot. Drain beans and put on top of onion. Add flavors dissolved in 1 1/2 cups of hot water. Add enough hot water to just cover top of beans. Place salt pork on top. Cover and set crock pot on high. Bring volume of water up about every 3 hours. Cook 6-7 hours.
HAM AND SCALLOPED POTATOES
6 to 8 slices of ham
8 to 10 med. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1 c. grated Cheddar or American cheese
1 can cream of celery or mushroom soup
Put half of ham, potatoes and onions in crock pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then grated cheese. Repeat with remaining half. Spoon undiluted soup over top. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours in crock pot or high 4 hours. Variations: sausage instead of ham and omit the cheese.
RIBS AND RICE
2 lbs. lean spare ribs
1 can condensed beef bouillon
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. maple syrup
2 tbsp. honey
3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. barbecue sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Bake ribs at 350 degrees for 1 hour (1/2 hour per side) or broil for 15 to 20 minutes to remove fat. Cut into single servings. Combine ingredients in crock pot, stir to mix. Add ribs. Cover and cook overnight or on low for 8 hours. Serve over rice.
Brownie Pudding Cake
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water
2 Tablespoons cocoa
2-1/2 cups brownie mix (half of a 21.5-oz. pkg.)
1 egg
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoons soft margarine
1/4 cup water
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Combine 3/4 cup water, brown sugar and cocoa in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. In the meantime, combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together or mix well with a spoon. Spread the batter evenly in the bottom of a lightly buttered slow cooker. Pour boiling mixture over the batter. Cover and cook on High for 2 hours; turn heat off and let stand for another 30 minutes. Spoon into dessert dishes while warm. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Yield: 6-8 servings
BARBEQUED HOT DOGS
Pkg. cocktail hot dogs
1/4 c. mustard
3/4 c. grape jelly
Place mustard and grape jelly into crock pot. Place on high. Put hot dogs in and simmer. Great sauce for sweet and sour meatballs, too.
MAC AND CHEESE
* 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
* 4 cups(16 ounces) shredded sharp Chedder Cheese
* 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
* 1 1/2 cups milk
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
Directions
1. Place the cooked macaroni in crockpot that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add the remaining ingredents, all except 1 cup of the cheese, mix well.
3. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and then cover and cook on low setting for 5 to 6 hours or until the mixture is firm and golden around the edges.
4. Do not remove the cover or stir until it has finished cooking.
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