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Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

This is when I have to admit that I’m addicted to onion rings. I love them dipped in ketchup, BBQ sauce or remoulade, but I love them even more on a great sandwich or burger. So, I decided on slow cooker barbecue beef sandwiches. I made a big slow cooker full of barbecue beef, spooned it onto buns, topped it with as many onion rings as I could fit, and a bit of extra sharp cheddar cheese, and I was happy. The crunchy rings are a nice contrast to the tender, juicy beef. And yeah, I did have more rings on the side. Darn right I did. I’m addicted to them.

Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

The beef on these slow cooker barbecue beef sandwiches is really flavorful and tender. Does it taste like a brisket that has been smoked for 14 hours? No. But it’s mighty good, and not just great on sandwiches, either. Save a little for nachos or for topping hot dogs or burgers.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Yes, you could skip the onion rings. You could add sliced red onion instead. I recommend letting the onion soak in cold water for at least 10 minutes before using. That’ll help cut some of the onion-ness.

Also try my slow cooker Hungarian beef.

Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
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Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

I made a big slow cooker full of barbecue beef, spooned it onto buns, topped it with as many onion rings as I could fit, and a bit of extra sharp cheddar cheese, and I was happy.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, sandwich, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 sandwiches
Calories 567kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Crocking Girls

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the roast into your slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pour the mixture over the beef.
  • Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until the beef is tender.
  • Carefully remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred with a fork.
  • Divide beef between buns.
  • Top with onion rings and cheese and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1082mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken

On a bun. As a dip. In a wrap. On a cracker. It doesn’t matter how you serve this slow cooker creamy bacon chicken, you’re going to love it. Tender, moist chicken. Creamy cheese. Bacon. Ranch dressing flavors. Bacon. Oh, I said that already. I love bacon. There’s no reason that you couldn’t add a bit more bacon to the crockpot. Kinda slip an extra piece or two in for that extra bacon-y flavor.

Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken

Slow cooker creamy bacon chicken is mighty darned good as it is. Now, you know me (or well, maybe you don’t) but I like a little kick to my food. I would not be afraid to use jalapeno cream cheese instead of the plain stuff. And I wouldn’t be afraid to add a few squirts of Sriracha or my favorite hot sauce, either. Heck, throw in some diced roasted jalapenos too. You can always make two versions. One nice and mellow and one nice and spicy.

If you want your chicken to have a bit more texture than the shredded version in the recipe, just cut into small cubes instead. Same great taste with a little bit different bite.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker teriyaki chicken.

Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken
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Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken

On a bun. As a dip. It doesn’t matter how you serve this slow cooker creamy bacon chicken, you’re going to love it. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 332kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Cookies and Cups

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place chicken into your slow cooker.
  • Top with the cheese and dressing seasoning.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken and shred with a fork.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker. Stir in the bacon.
  • Serve as a dip or on buns with extra sharp cheddar cheese as sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 635mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Smoked Sausage Sandwiches

I love grilled fresh sausages, done directly on the grates or even on a cedar plank using my Weber grills. This time, I decided to smoke a few different kinds of fresh-made sausages low-and-slow. And boy, was I ever happy with the results. Great smoky flavor. Tender and juicy. Topped with the most incredible pepper and onion mix ever. These messy smoked sausage sandwiches were a great treat.

Smoked Sausage Sandwiches

If you don’t want to take the few hours it takes to smoke the sausages, you can grill them. But the topping, that you have to do. No short-cutting that. It’s not only great on sandwiches but also takes the ever-humble hot dog to new heights. Also try my smoked sausage sandwiches with beer-braised onions.

If I’m reaching for a bottled BBQ sauce, I often go for Sweet Baby Ray’s.

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The round things in the middle of my smoker? Those are smoked Scotch eggs.

Smoked Sausage Sandwiches
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Smoked Sausage Sandwiches

Tender and juicy. Topped with the most incredible pepper and onion mix ever. These messy smoked sausage sandwiches were a great treat.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sandwich, sausage, smoked
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 510kcal
Author Topping based on a recipe from Pat Neely

Ingredients

For the smoked sausages

  • 6 bratwurst Italian sausage, whatever you prefer
  • 6 hoagie buns
  • Spicy mustard if desired

For the topping

  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper sliced
  • 2 medium sweet onions sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beer
  • ½ cup your favorite BBQ sauce

Instructions

For the smoked sausages

  • Fire up your smoker for cooking at 225 F. You can also cook the sausages on a gas or charcoal grill.
  • Add the sausages and smoke for 2 hours or until the internal temperature is 155 F.
  • Toast the buns, if desired.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by adding the sausages to the buns and loading up on the topping. Add a bit of spicy mustard too, if desired.

For the topping

  • Note: I prefer to make this topping on a griddle insert on my grill since I’m already outside smoking the sausage. You can also make it in a large skillet on your stovetop.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat.
  • Add onions and peppers and saute until tender and golden brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, beer, and BBQ sauce.
  • Cook for 5 minutes then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should be nice and thick. If it gets too thick add a bit more beer or some water.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1150mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1422IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 12mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels

I was looking for a quick-and-simple meal idea when I came across this recipe for bacon cheddar pinwheels. Lucky me, I had everything i needed to make them on-hand. You can make any variation you want, substituting any kind of cheese or meats, but I went with the classic combination of ham and cheddar. With bacon, of course. I wouldn’t skip the bacon. You could, I guess, but that crunch really makes the pinwheels a little extra special.

Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels


You can add a bit (and I do mean just a bit) of mustard or sandwich spread on top of the meats before rolling the dough up into a loaf, but don’t go overboard. You don’t want the dough to get soggy and begin to burst open while it’s baking. You can always serve the pinwheels with mustard, mayonnaise, or whatever you prefer, on the side.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

I cut our bacon cheddar pinwheels fairly thick since we were eating them as a main dish. If you serve them as appetizers you can cut them smaller and get a lot more servings. You can make the ‘logs’ ahead of time and bake them just in time for your guests to arrive so they are hot and ooey gooey.

Also try my BBQ pinwheels.

Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels
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Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels

I was looking for a quick-and-simple meal idea when I came across this recipe for pinwheels. Lucky me, I had everything i needed to make them on-hand. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, cheese, wraps
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 558kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Plain Chicken

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 11 ounce French bread dough you can also use canned or fresh pizza dough
  • 1 cup extra sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 18 sandwich meat

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 390 F.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Add the strips of bacon (do not overlap) and place in oven for 15 minutes.
  • Flip bacon and cook another 10-15 minutes or until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Reduce oven to 350 F.
  • Remove foil from pan (if there’s lots of grease you may wish to dab it up first with a paper towel), wad up and dispose.
  • Spray the pan with non-stick spray.
  • Open the can of dough and unroll. Use a rolling pin if needed to smooth it out into a square or rectangle (mine wanted to be a square), but don’t let the dough get too thin. If desired, take a pizza wheel and cut off any jagged edges (but only if you’re picky like I am).
  • Sprinkle the cheese around the dough, leaving a 1″ border around all edges.
  • Add the sandwich meats and cooked bacon.
  • Starting on one edge, roll the dough up into a tight log.
  • Seal the ends and seam by pinching the sides together.
  • Cut a few small slits into the top of the loaf and transfer to the baking sheet, seam-side down. I used two large spatulas, gently sliding them under the log, to transfer the dough without problem.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing as thin or thick as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1891mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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