Crockpot/Slow Cooker Recipes
By eden32
@eden32 (3973)
United States
March 23, 2007 9:59am CST
I love my crockpot :) It's so nice to come home to a home-cooked meal after a busy day and it only takes a few minutes of prep time in the morning to get it started. I think it's easier than ordering take-out and it usually tastes better.
I tried a new-to-me recipe last night, for a breakfast crockpot meal and it came out fabulous. Figured I'd share it with my MyLot friends & solicit you to share your favorite slow cooker recipes.
This was shared on a yahoo group I belong to, by a woman named Nicky.
2 cups Milk
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 TBS melted butter
1/4 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1 cup quick cook oats
1 cup chopped apples (I left the skins on but you could peel them)
1/2 cup raisins (didn't have any so I used 1/2 cup dried cherries)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (can skip if you have nut allergies)
Directions- grease inside of crockpot, dump in ingredients & mix with a wire whisk. Cover crockpot, set to low before bed & it'll be warm & yummy when you wake up.
I'm not a huge fan of oatmeal, but it really came out great- tasted almost like an apple crumble, some fresh cream on top might have made it even yummier.
Now everyone share your favorite TnT (tried & true) slow cooker recipe :)
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9 responses
@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
23 Mar 07
that sounds like a great idea for saturday night..seems we are always rushed before church on sundays...potatoburger casserole....2lbs burger...3 or 4 shredded potatoes...finely chopped onion...a grated carrot..1 tsp.chopped garlic...mix all together...shepe into the shape of your crock-pot...cook on lowwhile gone to church come home tp a yummy meal...i just add salad and bread and were eating within minutes...i use my crock-pot atleast twice a week....
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
6 Apr 07
That sounds good, and easy. Thanks lightningMD
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@maildumpster (3815)
• United States
27 Mar 07
Oh that sounds so yummy. I really should use my slow cooker more.
I guess I don't cause I don't have any good recipes. I primarily use it for making chili.
I just toss in browned meat, beans, sauce, and seasonings and let the crock pot do the rest.
@JoyfulOne (6231)
• United States
23 Mar 07
That looks like a good recipe! Thanks for sharing. Here's one that I like:
CROCKPOT MACARONI & CHEESE
1 (16 oz.) elbow macaroni cooked
1/2 lb. velveeta cheese
1 can cheese soup
4 lbs. butter
1 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
Combine all ingredients in crockpot. Cook on low for 1 hour, stir. Good for family get togethers.
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@cutepenguin (6430)
• Canada
23 Mar 07
This sounds really good - I've never used the crockpot to make breakfast, just dinners, but I'll have to try it. We really like oatmeal around here.
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@Bee1955 (3882)
• United States
27 Mar 07
Did someone say dessert?
CROCKPOT BANANA BREAD
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Ingredients:
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1 3/4 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 cups well mashed, overripe banana (2 or 3 bananas)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
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Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
With the electric beater on low, fluff the shortening in a small bowl, until soft
and creamy. Add the sugar gradually.
Beat in the eggs in a slow stream. With a fork, beat in 1/3 of the flour mixture, 1/2 the bananas another 1/3 of the flour mixture, the rest of the bananas then the last
of the flour mixture.
Fold in the walnuts (optional).
Turn into a greased and floured baking unit or a 2 1/2 quart mold and cover.
Place on a rack in the slow cooker.
Cover the cooker, but prop the lid open with a
toothpick or a twist of foil to let the excess steam excape.
Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Serve Warm.
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@sunnainder (67)
• India
24 Mar 07
I also like to do cooking for my family. Mainly i like to cook Non-veg. I have many recipies. I learned from my Mom. Its really very nice feeling when someone appreciates your cooking specially if ur hubby does it.
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@birthlady (5609)
• United States
6 Apr 07
That sounds delicious! I'll try it! I'll think over my recipes, and get back with it!
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
6 Apr 07
That looks great. Thanks for sharing. I like to roast the chicken plain, with no liquids, just spicy seasonings. I place the chicken on rack or foil balls,so it doesn't sit in the fat.
@KissThis (3003)
• United States
7 Apr 07
I read this recipe last week some where on the internet. It turned out pretty good.
Crockpot Lasagna
1 1/2 lbs italian turkey sausage
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large jar spaghetti sauce
1 tsp. italian seasoning
1 tbsp. minced onion
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 15 oz. container ricotta cheese
1 c. shredded parmesan cheese
3 c. shredded mozzarella
12 uncooked noodles
Spray crockpot with non stcik cooking spray. In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat brown sausage and onion until fully cooked. Drain. Return to pan: add spaghetti sauce and seasonings, mix well, reduce heat to low. In a bowl combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and 2 c. mozzarella. Spoon 1/4 sausage mixture into crockpot and top with noodles broken to fit. Top with 1/2 of cheese mixture, then 1/4 sausage mixture, and noodles.Make another layer cheese, sausage, and noodles. Then finish with sausage with remaining sausage mixture.Cover and cook 6-8 hours on low heat or 3-4 on high heat. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, cook another 15 minutes or until cheese has melted.
