Category: Slow Cooker

Slow-Cooker Bourbon Cocktail Sausages

I wasn’t going to post these slow-cooker bourbon cocktail sausages when I first made them. I didn’t think that the world needed another cocktail sausage recipe. But after making them, and watching them disappear at a family get-together, I decided I just had to share.

Slow Cooker Bourbon Cocktail Sausages

Tasty Yet Easy

Slow-cooker bourbon cocktail sausages are very, very simple, yet very, very delicious. I actually left out the bourbon and was still left with a (just slightly) spicy sauce that was wonderful with the smoked sausage slices. It’s hard to stop eating these sausages.

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)

I used sliced smoked sausage when I made these slow cooker bourbon cocktail sausages, but you could just as easily add Lit’l Smokies cocktail links. Make sure you let everything get happy in the slow cooker for the full 3 hours. The sauce will flavor the sausages over time, so give them time.

Also try my sweet-and-sassy slow cooker appetizer meatballs and my tailgate cocktail smokies.

Slow Cooker Bourbon Cocktail Sausages
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Slow-Cooker Bourbon Cocktail Sausages

I wasn’t going to post these slow-cooker bourbon cocktail sausages when I first made them. I didn’t think that the world needed another cocktail sausage recipe. But after making them, and watching them disappear at a family get-together, I decided I just had to share.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cocktail, crockpot, sausage, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 223kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Betty Crocker

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain well.
  • Combine the chili sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, onion and red pepper flake or hot sauce in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Add the sausage and stir.
  • Cook on low for 3 hours.

Notes

You can also use Polish sausage, kielbasa or even large hot dogs.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Slow Cooker White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Candy

This slow cooker white chocolate peppermint pretzel candy was divine. I don’t know why I didn’t think of melting chocolate in a slow cooker. I’ve always been somewhat challenged at melting chocolate, be it in the microwave or in a double boiler. I always over melt it or something and it ends up thick, gloppy and just a big huge pile of chocolate sadness. My success rate was pretty low.

The slow cooker made it as easy as it could be, turning out the perfectly creamy smooth chocolate. They are nice and crunchy and packed with peppermint flavor. These were an instant holiday success in our household (and at my wife’s office!).

Slow Cooker White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Candy

Delicious Crunchiness

The chocolate mixture in this slow cooker white chocolate peppermint pretzel candy was very easy to work with. I didn’t have to rush to get the mix onto the baking sheets before it began to set. I had plenty of time to do it right.

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)

This candy was easy to make in part because of the shortening. I think that the low-and-slow melting of the chocolate in the slow cooker also helped. I plan on using this same approach with any future chocolate goodies that I make.

Also try my chocolate-dipped peanut butter Bugles.

Slow Cooker White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Candy
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Slow Cooker White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Candy

This slow cooker white chocolate peppermint pretzel candy was divine. I don’t know why I didn’t think of melting chocolate in a slow cooker. I’ve always been somewhat challenged at melting chocolate, be it in the microwave or in a double boiler.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 449kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Number 2 Pencil

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the shortening into your slow cooker set to low.
  • Add the white chocolate chips. Cover and let melt at least 20 minutes, until creamy smooth, stirring often.
  • Meanwhile, line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Stir in the peppermint extract.
  • Slowly stir in the pretzel pieces and 1/2 cup of the crushed candies. Make sure they are all well combined.
  • Spoon the mixture out onto the baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining crushed peppermint candies. Let sit at least 30 minutes until firm.
  • Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips per the package instructions.
  • Drizzle or pipe over the pretzel candies.
  • Let cool before serving or packaging.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)
Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Slow Cooker Holiday Green Bean Casserole

We’ve all had it. The traditional holiday green bean casserole. Good stuff, but not much of a ‘wow’ factor. Well, scrap that and move on to this slow cooker holiday green bean casserole. Same idea, but oh, so much better.

My wife told me to make this again before we were halfway thru the first batch. There’s nothing about it that’s not great. Beans in creamy Alfredo sauce, flavored with water chestnuts, mushrooms and pimentos (or in my case, roasted red bell peppers) and a little cheese. And yes, French fried onions and toasted pecans. This slow cooker green bean casserole screams holidays.

Slow Cooker Holiday Green Bean Casserole

Forget Grandma’s Casserole (Sorry)

I made this early enough in the fall to get fresh green beans, which I blanched first. Frozen beans work just fine too. And, if you’re like me you’ll want extra French fried onions. No, they’re not for the dish. They’re for munching on while you watch everything cook in the slow cooker. I could eat them like potato chips. Just put them in a bowl and pass it on over!

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 copycat of Stove Top’s chicken stuffing and my super-yummy Swiss vegetable medley!

If it’s Christmas time, why not also make some Christmas stocking pizzas?

Slow Cooker Holiday Green Bean Casserole
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Slow Cooker Holiday Green Bean Casserole

We’ve all had it. The traditional holiday green bean casserole. Well, scrap that and move on to this slow cooker holiday green bean casserole. Same idea, but oh, so much better.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole, crockpot, green beans, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 128kcal
Author Inspired by The Southern Slow Cooker Bible

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • If using fresh green beans, first blanch the beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes then place in an ice bath to cool. Drain well.
  • In a large bowl combine the beans, Alfredo sauce, water chestnuts, mushrooms, pimentos, Parmesan, pepper and a third of the French fried onions.
  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray and add the bean mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Just prior to serving, toast the remaining French fried onions along with the pecans in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle over casserole and serve.

Notes

The pecans add a wonderful crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Slow Cooker Copycat Snapple Tea

It’s summer. That means iced tea for me, and in particular, Snapple tea. This slow cooker copycat of the fantastic bottled version hits the spot on a hot day for sure. Just toss a few ingredients into your slow cooker and in a few hours you get great tasting tea. I prefer peach- or lemon-flavored tea, but you can use any flavor you’d like. No matter which flavors you make, you’ll love this slow cooker copycat Snapple tea. You do want to use a good, tasty, quality bagged tea in this recipe. You want that clean tea flavor. Not cloudy, yucky, el cheapo tea. Spend a little extra on the tea and be happy.

Slow Cooker Copycat Snapple Tea

Go Low Carb, Low Cal

For lower calorie, lower carb slow cooker copycat Snapple tea use artificial sweetener and any one of the sugar-free fruit flavors of Torani syrup. I’ve found that some syrup flavors can be hard to find locally. Thankfully, shipping isn’t bad so I ordered a few bottles online. You don’t have to worry about the syrups expiring either, so don’t be afraid to order a few and get to trying several different flavors in your teas. Heck you could even mix them. I guess!

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 no-carb sherbet pops!

Slow Cooker Copycat Snapple Tea
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Slow Cooker Copycat Snapple Tea

This slow cooker copycat of the fantastic bottled version hits the spot on a hot day for sure.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, crockpot, slow cooker, tea
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 3 quarts
Calories 307kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low 3 hours.
  • Serve cold or over ice.

Notes

Best when used within a day or two.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pot Roast

It’s not uncommon for me to dream of a meal the night after I’ve had it. What isn’t common is when I dream about a meal BEFORE I’ve even had it. I knew going in that this slow cooker jalapeno pot roast was going to be great. Of course, after a day in the slow cooker the meat was tender and easy to shred. And it has just the right amount of spicy kick to it. It’s definitely not a bland pot roast by any stretch of the imagination.

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pot Roast

Pot Roast Perfection

I set out making slow cooker jalapeno pot roast for po boy sandwiches and that’s it. As soon as I came across the recipe I knew that that’s what I was going to do. And the sandwiches came out absolutely perfect. I could’ve served the pot roast over mashed potatoes or made an open-faced sandwich or even better, used it in tacos, but I wanted a sandwich with some cool toppings like tomato and onion and lettuce to contrast the spicy beef. Perfect!

If you can’t find fire-roasted jalapenos just use the canned ones. Or substitute fresh jalapenos, roasted on a grill then chopped.

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 pot roasts: BBQ pot roast, Cajun pot roast and Mississippi pot roast.

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pot Roast
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Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pot Roast

I knew going in that this slow cooker jalapeno pot roast was going to be great. Of course, after a day in the slow cooker the meat was tender and easy to shred. And it has just the right amount of spicy kick to it.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, pot roast, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 316kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Crocking Girls

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place meat into the slow cooker.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl and pour over the meat.
  • Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.
  • Carefully remove the meat and chop or shred as desired, then return to the slow cooker to absorb the juices.

Notes

Fantastic heaped high on a French bread roll as a po boy sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Chicken Sauce Piquante

Watching Emeril Lagasse is what got me interested in cooking. Years ago he had a show, Emeril Live. It was part entertainment and part cooking. Chef’s cooking fascinated me and inspired me to stop eating out of bags or containers. This chicken sauce piquante is one reason why I’ve never looked back fondly at the days when I scarfed down fast food on a regular basis. Nothing I ever had then could even come close to the flavors in this dish.

Chicken Sauce Piquante

An Investment In Great Flavor

Sure, there are a number of ingredients, and it takes a bit of time, but the end result is layer after layer of incredibly rich flavor. Tomatoes, bell peppers, celery and even a bit of heat make for a sauce that was so heavenly I almost forgot about the delicious chicken.

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)

The original recipe for chicken sauce piquante called for a whole chicken, cut into pieces. I prefer thighs so I ended up using boneless skinless chicken thighs instead. In a dish like this one I wanted the extra richness of the dark meat in thighs. And, well, it was easier to use thighs!

Also try my Creole bean soup.

Chicken Sauce Piquante
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Chicken Sauce Piquante

This chicken sauce piquante is one reason why I’ve never looked back fondly at the days when I scarfed down fast food on a regular basis. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, Creole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 627kcal
Author Inspired by Emeril Lagasse

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the chicken into a large bowl.
  • Combine the Creole seasoning and flour and sprinkle over the chicken. Toss to coat well.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, remove the chicken from the flour mixture, shaking off the excess and transfer to the skillet. Brown on both sides and transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, celery and jalapeno to the skillet and saute for 2 minutes, scraping up any bits on the bottom of the skillet.
  • Add the garlic, dried pepper flake, thyme, cayenne and bay leaves and cook another minute.
  • Add the tomatoes without any of the juice. Break up the tomatoes with a spatula.
  • Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and salt along with 1/2 cup of the juice reserved from the tomatoes.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook another minute.
  • Add the sauce to the slow cooker (be careful to not splatter any on yourself since it is hot).
  • Cover and cook on low 3 hours or until the chicken is tender but not yet falling apart.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving over hot rice, garnished with parsley.

Notes

This dish is best made with dark meat chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1136IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

I made a batch of tremendously good baked smothered chicken burritos the other day. The chicken was cooked slow all day. This resulted in the perfect tender meaty filling for anything from tacos to subs to… yeah, you guessed it, taquitos. I was still flashing back to them when I came across this idea for slow cooker cream cheese chicken taquitos. Just like the burritos, they are stuffed with fantastically tasty chicken that just falls apart as it cooks. These are some mighty tasty taquitos and they’re very easy to make to boot.

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

Delicious As Is. Better With A Little Heat.

The creamy chicken and melted smooth cheese needed a little kick in my opinion. So I topped the taquitos with diced jalapenos and spicy salsa. I do mean, spicy too! Then all was right in the world again! These slow cooker cream cheese chicken taquitos are amazingly good, with or without the added heat. They made for a great dinner dish, that’s for sure!

You can use any cheese you want. I went with a Mexican mix. Monterrey Jack, cheddar and queso blanco all would be perfect substitutions. Just shred and add!

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)

Pico de gallo also makes a great topping!

Also try my slow cooker creamy Italian chicken.

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

The creamy chicken and melted smooth cheese needed a little kick in my opinion, so I topped the taquitos with diced jalapenos and spicy salsa. Then all was right in the world again!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 2556kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Le Creme de la Crumb

Equipment

Ingredients

For the cream cheese chicken

For the taquitos

  • ½ cup Mexican blend cheese shredded, or combine shredded extra sharp cheddar with taco seasoning
  • 12 6 inch flour tortillas
  • Your favorite toppings extra cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, salsa, jalapenos, green onions, etc

Instructions

For the cream cheese chicken

  • Add all of the chicken ingredients to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or until the chicken is fall-apart tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the chicken and shred or chop as desired.
  • Return chicken to the slow cooker, stir, and cook another 15 minutes.

For the taquitos

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Lay tortillas out onto a flat surface.
  • Spoon 2-4 tablespoons of chicken into the middle of each tortilla.
  • Top with 1-2 tablespoons of cheese.
  • Roll tortillas up tightly and place seam-side down into the baking dish.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the tortillas are lightly browned and hardened.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

You can use rotisserie chicken and cut the cook time to 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 2556kcal | Carbohydrates: 200g | Protein: 153g | Fat: 125g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 573mg | Sodium: 4198mg | Potassium: 2699mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 4128IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1298mg | Iron: 16mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Slow Cooker Bold Ranch Pork Chops

Cold weather can sometimes make me ‘cooking lazy’. That’s when I just want to toss a few out-of-the-pantry and out-of-the-fridge ingredients into a slow cooker, turn it on, and come back half a day later to a done dish. Doesn’t mean it has to be all out of a can, but it doesn’t have to all be from scratch either. But it does still have to be good. And spicy. Gotta have spicy and these slow cooker bold ranch pork chops deliver on that. And they deliver on tasty too. Not too bad for ‘cooking lazy’ if I do say so myself!

Slow Cooker Bold Ranch Pork Chops

The Perfect Meat-And-Potatoes Dinner

I served these slow cooker bold ranch pork chops with warmed leftover mashed potatoes. The gravy from the slow cooker is great over mashed potatoes, but I think it’d be even better over grits, so I’ll give that a whirl next time. They’ll be instant grits, though, to keep with my ‘cooking lazy’ mood.

These chops are also great served over a long-time boxed favorite, Rice-a-Roni. Believe it or not, I make a crazy good copycat of it too. It’s really not that hard to make and box, is it ever delicious!

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 balsamic pork sliders.

Slow Cooker Bold Ranch Pork Chops
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Slow Cooker Bold Ranch Pork Chops

Gotta have spicy and these slow cooker bold ranch pork chops deliver on that.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, pork chops, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 232kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Forever and A Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Turn your slow cooker on low.
  • Whisk together the soup, Ranch dressing mix, and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl.
  • Place the pork chops in the slower cooker.
  • Add the soup mix.
  • Cover and cook for 6 hours.

Notes

Between the soup and Cajun seasonings, this dish can be salty. I recommend a low-salt soup and making your own Cajun seasoning, cutting the amount of salt in half.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Slow Cooker Chili Dogs

It was not a great day for grilling. I’ve always said that grilling is a passion not a season. But 50 MPH winds and blowing rain can make me rethink that philosophy. I was still jonesin’ for a chili dog so I brought out the slow cooker and satisfied my need for a good dog on a bad weather day. The dogs end up tender and they even absorb some of the great chili flavors. Topped with cheese, onion and jalapeno they hit the spot.

Slow Cooker Chili Dogs

Ready For The Big Game

Slow cooker chili dogs are a really great way to feed a crowd with no fuss whatsoever. You can easily double or triple this recipe if your slow cooker is big enough, ideal for that big game party! This would be perfect for the Super Bowl. Everyone will be happy. Well, except for the losing team that is!

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 chicken wings.

Slow Cooker Chili Dogs
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Slow Cooker Chili Dogs

Slow cooker chili dogs are a really great way to feed a crowd with no fuss whatsoever. You can easily double or triple this recipe if your slow cooker is big enough, ideal for that big game party!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, crockpot, hot dogs, slow cooker
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 394kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the hot dogs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, combine the chili and soup and pour over the hot dogs.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Serve hot dogs with buns, onion and cheese nearby.

Notes

I also like to have a few slices of fresh jalapeno for a little kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1043mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

We spent a week in a condo on fabulous Tybee Island, Georgia not long ago. I wanted to maximize our time on the beach, which meant that I wanted meals that I could prepare with minimal effort and time. Slow cooker spaghetti and meatballs was the perfect choice. And it was mighty tasty too. Yummy meatballs in a flavorful sauce, with the pasta already mixed in. It really doesn’t get any easier.

Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

Add Some Kick If You Want

I always like a little kick in my pasta dishes, whether they’re from the slow cooker or not, so I added a bit of red pepper flakes. You can leave them out if you like. I don’t go crazy with it. But I just want that little ‘something’ that wakes things up a bit.

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)

The perfect side dish for this dish? My gotta-have-it garlic bread. And ya gotta also try my slow cooker ravioli lasagna and my baked spaghetti and meatballs. My stuffed pasta shells ain’t nothin’ to shake a stick at either!

Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

Yummy meatballs in a flavorful sauce, with the pasta already mixed in. It really doesn’t get any easier.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword meatballs, slow cooker, spaghetti
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 120kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except for the pasta into a slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours, stirring every hour or so.
  • Add the broken pasta, stir, and cook another 20 minutes.
  • Serve with additional Parmesan cheese for topping.

Notes

Also great with Pecorino-Romano cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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