Crock pot

CrockPot Granola with Coconut Oil. An easier way to make this healthy gluten-free snack in a slow cooker instead of the oven.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 3 hrs

Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats

• 1/2 cup coconut oil

• 1/4 cup honey

• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In your slow-cooker, add all ingredients and stir together.
2. Cook on low for 2.5-3 hours or until browned, stirring occassionally to prevent burning.
3. Spread out granola onto a baking sheet to cool before eating.

Recipe Notes

Optional add-ins include dried fruit, nuts, seeds, shredded coconut and other spices. Depending on the size of your crockpot, you might want to double or triple the recipe.

This Slow Cooker Fajita Chicken Soup is easy because everything goes in the slow cooker! 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup salsa

• 2 cups frozen corn

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 1/2 cups water

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

• tomato, optional topping

• avocado, optional topping

• sour cream, optional topping

• crushed tortilla chips, optional topping.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place chicken into slow cooker.
3. In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn, black beans, water, cumin, and cilantro. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours).
4. Remove chicken and shred using two forks.
5. Put chicken back into slow cooker, add cheese, and let cook for 15 more minutes.
6. Serve with your favorite fajita toppings.

Garlicky Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes – make your favorite mashed potatoes in the slow cooker!  

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 4 hrs

Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1/2 cup chicken stock (or water)

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 5 Tbls butter, divided

• 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half and half I used today)

• 2/3 cup plain yogurt

• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Put potatoes, chicken stock, garlic, and 2 Tbls butter (cut into cubes) into the slow cooker. Cook for 3-4 hours on high.
2. Mash or use a mixer to get your desired consistency. Mix in yogurt, cream, and salt and pepper. Top with cubes of remaining butter, stir in to serve.

What I love about these mashed potatoes is that they are SUPER easy to make and they are super yummy – I love making this recipe to pair with a couple days worth of meals – it is like having your side already done

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Pounds of Yellow Potatoes ( Cut in half)

• 4 oz of Heavy Cream

• 4 oz of Chicken Stock

• 4 oz of Butter

• 4 oz of Cream cheese

• 1 Cup of White Cheddar Cheese ( Shredded)

• Chives – Diced

• ¼ Tsp of Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set your crock pot to low – place chicken stock and potatoes in the crock pot – cover and cook on low for 2 hours

1. Add butter and heavy cream and salt

1. Cook for 4 more hours

1. Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese – cook for 2 more hours

1. Mash everything together

1. Serve and Garish with Chives

Slow Cooker Steakhouse Cowboy Baked Beans are a hearty mix of ground beef, bacon and three types of beans in a tangy, sweet and slightly spicy sauce.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 3 hours

• Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

• Yield: 10 servings 

INGREDIENTS

• ½ lb. thick cut bacon, cut into pieces
• ½ lb. ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 (15oz) cans chili beans (do not drain)
• 1 (15oz) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15oz) can black beans, drained
• 2/3 cup A.1. Sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup HEINZ Ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Discard all but 2 tbsp of the bacon grease and return skillet to stovetop. Brown the ground beef and onion in the remaining bacon grease until no longer pink and onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef mixture, bacon and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or HIGH for 1 to 2 hours. Stir before serving and enjoy.