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Slow Cooker Creole Sausage Sandwiches

I’m a member of the Sausage Sandwich Lovers Club. Well, I would be if there was such a club. Now normally, that means a grilled brat or kielbasa smothered in a red sauce with plenty of vegetables and cheese. Like my Italian version. These slow cooker Creole sausage sandwiches are a fantastic twist on what I normally make. Very simple flavors that come together over time with just the right ‘bite’. The sausages themselves are crazy good just as they are. Heck, I could eat them without putting them on a sandwich to be truthful.

Slow Cooker Creole Sausage Sandwiches

Mayo For The Win

For me, mayonnaise is an absolute must on these slow cooker Creole sausage sandwiches. You want something creamy, something smooth. It might sound a little weird but for me, mayonnaise is the way to go. Now, if you’re in the mood for a spicier version, just substitute a hot sausage for the Italian. And maybe even add a pinch or two of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the slow cooker.

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 almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my Italian sausage sandwiches.

Slow Cooker Creole Sausage Sandwiches
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Slow Cooker Creole Sausage Sandwiches

These slow cooker Creole sausage sandwiches are a fantastic twist on what I normally make. Very simple flavors that come together over time with just the right ‘bite’. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy, crockpot, sandwich, sausage, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 567kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 12 Italian sausages
  • 1 small red bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 small orange bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 large sweet onion halved, cut into thin strips
  • 1 ½ cups beef stock
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 12 hot dog buns or Hoagie buns
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or a bit more

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausages and brown on all sides.
  • Remove to a slow cooker lightly sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Add remaining ingredients except buns and mayo.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the sausages have reached at least 165 F.
  • Divide mayonnaise between the buns. Don’t be shy, the mayonnaise really makes these dogs even better!
  • Top each bun with a sausage of some of the pepper/onion mixture and enjoy!

Notes

Use hot Italian sausages for a nice spicy sandwich!

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 104mg | 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 Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes

I’m usually a crispy-hash-browns kind of guy. I like the potatoes to get that nice little crust on them.  And don’t tell anyone this, I like to put butter on them instead of ketchup. Well, this time I decided to go another route with frozen cubed hash brown potatoes. These slow cooker creamy hash brown potatoes are rich and tasty. They are the perfect breakfast side, whether breakfast is in the morning or for dinner. I’m a big fan of breakfast for dinner. I feel like I’m cheating when I have breakfast for dinner. Like I’m being bad and not getting caught.

Slow Cooker Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes

These Are Not Wimpy Potatoes

For a little kick to your slow cooker creamy hash brown potatoes add diced roasted jalapenos, or use a pepper jack cheese instead of the Colby jack. You can also substitute cayenne pepper for the paprika. It’ll still add the (needed) color and a little spiciness.

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 making hash brown potatoes using a Cuisinart Griddler. You’ll also love my slow cooker buttermilk grits.

Slow Cooker Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes
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Slow Cooker Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes

These slow cooker creamy hash brown potatoes are rich and tasty. They are the perfect breakfast side, whether breakfast is in the morning or for dinner.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, potatoes, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 366kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Place potatoes into slow cooker.
  • Combine the soup, cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Pour over the potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring a few times.
  • Stir in the cream cheese. Add butter or milk and stir if the mixture is too thick.
  • Cover and continue cooking another 30 minutes.

Notes

You can use cheddar instead of the Colby jack.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 2mg

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 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

Creamy Deliciousness

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.

Shredded vs Cubed

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.

Notes

Great on crackers or slider buns!

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.

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

Oh Boy Po Boy

This is not the first time I’ve said it: The messier a sandwich looks, the better it’ll be. Just one glance and you know that this Oh Boy Po Boy is nothing but crazy good. And mighty messy. Like ‘get a bib’ messy. Blackened boneless chicken thighs, tender and as juicy as you can get. Roasted red bell peppers. Caramelized onions. And yes, cheese sauce. And lots of it. Oh heck of a lot of cheese sauce. More if you want more, it’s your sandwich. Heck, serve it with more cheese sauce on the side for dipping. No one is going to judge you.

Oh Boy Po Boy

A Few Thoughts…

The chicken can be cooked on the stovetop or on a grill. For the red bell peppers I’ve found myself using jarred deli strips more and more which are always in season, are reasonably priced and contain no preservatives. They make for a great shortcut. I also like to chop the peppers and add them to omelets. Or just put them on burgers on grilled hot dogs. They’re lightly sweet and are great on fattier (I mean juicier) meaty dishes.

You can substitute store-bought blackened seasoning if you want. I like making it home so I can control the salt. Actually, mine contains no salt!

Mezzetta Roasted Red Bell Peppers, 16 Ounce
Mezzetta Roasted Red Bell Peppers, 16 Ounce

Also try my ham and Swiss po boy.

Oh Boy Po Boy
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Oh Boy Po Boy

This is not the first time I’ve said it: The messier a sandwich looks, the better it’ll be. Just one glance and you know that this Oh Boy Po Boy is nothing but crazy good. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich
Calories 728kcal
Author As seen on Carnival Eats

Equipment

Ingredients

Blackening seasoning

Instructions

  • Warm bread in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, toss the thighs with a splash of oil and blackening seasoning, to taste. I recommend that you not be shy with the seasoning. Get the chicken well-coated.
  • Heat a medium skillet over high heat and add the chicken.
  • Cook, stirring often, until chicken is done and measures 165 F.
  • Remove from heat, let cool slightly then slice into thin strips. Keep warm.
  • Add the onion to the skillet with a splash of oil and saute for 20-30 minutes or until caramelized. Remove and keep warm.
  • Wipe out the skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the cheese.
  • Melt, stirring occasionally.
  • Assemble sandwich by adding sliced chicken, peppers, onions, cheese.
  • Serve with plenty of napkins.

Blackening seasoning

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Store extra seasoning in an air-tight container.

Notes

You can also grill the chicken after tossing it with the oil and seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 728kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 1099mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2361IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 540mg | Iron: 10mg

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)

Soft Pretzel Bites

Wow. I seriously had no idea how easy it would end up being to make soft pretzel bites at home. I figured no way could the dough get right. No way would it have the same texture, the same flavor. No way could I have been more wrong. These little morsels of yumminess are out-of-this-world great. Add a little warm cheese sauce for dipping and I’ve got a plate of … well, pretzel bites that are going to disappear in a seriously mind-bogglingly-fast amount of time.

What’s easier than making dough in a bread machine? Nothing! Well, if I’m not making it. I can mess even that up. Not this time. The dough is amazing. It’s so light, fluffy. It’s actually fun to play with. And easy to work with too!

Soft Pretzel Bites

Eat ‘Em Like Popcorn

I preferred to butter my soft pretzel bites then return them to the oven. The original recipe called for buttering them after they were fully baked. I found them to be a little ‘wet’ no matter how conservative I would be with the melted butter. So, I brushed them and let them bake a little longer to ‘set’ the butter. I think they were perfect and my wife definitely agreed!

Fleischmann's Yeast, Active, Dry, 0.75-Ounce Packet (Pack of 9)
Fleischmann’s Yeast, Active, Dry, 0.75-Ounce Packet (Pack of 9)

Also try my sourdough pretzel bites.

Soft Pretzel Bites
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Soft Pretzel Bites

These little morsels of yumminess are out-of-this-world great. Add a little warm cheese sauce for dipping and I’ve got a plate of … well, pretzel bites that are going to disappear in a seriously mind-bogglingly-fast amount of time.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword pretzel bites
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 12
Calories 140kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Joyful Momma’s Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

For the dough

For the pretzel bites

Instructions

For the dough

  • Place warm water, flour, brown sugar and yeast into your bread machine in the order listed.
  • Select dough cycle and let process.
  • Flour a flat surface and turn the dough out into a large ball.
  • Roll flat and cut into 8 equally-sized pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a 12" rope about 1" thick.
  • Cut into bite-sized pieces. Depending on how well I rolled my dough I got 6-8 bites out of each.

For the pretzel bites

  • Bring 2 quarts of water and the baking soda to a fast boil.
  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Working small batches, add the dough pieces to the boiling water and boil for 10 seconds.
  • Remove to a baking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray or is lined with s silpat.
  • Bake the bites for 10 minutes or until just turning brown.
  • Lightly brush the bites with butter and sprinkle with salt.
  • Return to the oven to get golden brown.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Store any leftover bites in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1379mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Bambüsi Bamboo Bread Slicer with Knife - 3 Slice Thickness, Foldable Compact Cutting Guide with Crumb Tray, Stainless Steel Bread Knife for Homemade Bread, Cake, Bagels 5.5” Wide x 5” Tall
Bambüsi Bamboo Bread Slicer with Knife – 3 Slice Thickness, Foldable Compact Cutting Guide with Crumb Tray, Stainless Steel Bread Knife for Homemade Bread, Cake, Bagels 5.5” Wide x 5” Tall

Rio Grande Dip

I absolutely loved this dip. Almost all of my favorite flavors were in each bite. Italian sausage, onion, refried black beans (if you haven’t tried refried black beans, you should because they are great!), spicy tomato salsa, green chiles, and of course, cheese. Now, I didn’t go crazy with the cheese as I normally would in a dip like this Rio Grande dip. Nope, I love all of the ingredients so much that I wanted each to be represented. No hiding under the cheese!

Rio Grande Dip

A Totally Different Dip Experience

I found it interesting that the original recipe used Italian sausage. That’s what I used, and I loved it. It does seem that for a more southwestern angle, you might want to use Mexican chorizo or just ground beef. But no matter which you use, this Rio Grande dip is a winner.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this dip and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue
Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

Oh, and I would highly recommend making a double batch. This dip makes an excellent topping for nachos, hot dogs, or even baked potatoes. It’s good stuff!

Also try my pizza dip.

Rio Grande Dip
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Rio Grande Dip

I didn’t go crazy with the cheese as I normally would in a dip like this Rio Grande dip. Nope, I love all of the ingredients so much that I wanted each to be represented. No hiding under the cheese!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword dip, southwestern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 97kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ pound Italian sausage I used hot, but you can also substitute Mexican chorizo
  • ½ cup sweet onion finely chopped
  • 2 15 ounce refried black beans
  • 1 ½ cups salsa
  • 1 4 ounce fire-roasted diced green chiles un-drained
  • 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded, plus more for garnish
  • cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Tortilla or corn chips for serving

Instructions

  • Crumble the sausage into a large skillet or Dutch oven and brown over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the beans, salsa, and chile peppers. Stir. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add in the cheese and reduce heat to low. Stir to melt.
  • Serve with chips, garnished with more cheese and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 90mg | 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)

Air Fryer Wings

Well, I admit it. I had no idea how good wings made in an air fryer could be. I figured, meh, Air Fryer wings… But, like my convection oven wings, they came out moist, tender, and with great crunchy skin! These wings make for the perfect quick lunch, which is why they’ve quickly become a standard dish around our house. I didn’t need any help with my wing addiction, these just made it worse!

Air Fryer Wings

No Sugar, No Burn

I recommend that you use a rub or seasoning that doesn’t contain sugar when you make air fryer wings. Now, you can certainly add a sweet rub after the wings are cooked, but that seasoning will tend to burn if you have it on the wings while they cook. Just good old salt is fine. The salt won’t overpower the wings and will let you add any sauce or seasoning later without having to worry about the tastes conflicting with each other.

I use a pretty straight-forward air fryer, that doesn’t have a lot of bells (ok, it has a bell for when the timer goes off!) and whistles. It gets the job done.
DASH Deluxe Electric Air Fryer + Oven Cooker with Temperature Control, Non-stick Fry Basket, Recipe Guide + Auto Shut Off Feature, 1700-Watt, 6 Quart - Aqua
DASH Deluxe Electric Air Fryer + Oven Cooker with Temperature Control, Non-stick Fry Basket, Recipe Guide + Auto Shut Off Feature, 1700-Watt, 6 Quart – Aqua

Also try my crispy convection oven wings.

Air Fryer Wings
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Air Fryer Wings

Well, I admit it. I had no idea how good wings made in an air fryer could be. I figured, meh, air fryer wings… But, like my convection oven wings, they came out moist, tender, and with great crunchy skin!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer, wings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 320kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer's recommendation.
  • Toss the wing flats and drumettes with the seasoning.
  • Add the wings to the basket (be careful it's hot!). If you have trouble fitting them without overlapping, stand the drumettes along the sides of the basket.
  • Cook at 360 F for 12 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the wings (rotate the drumettes if they are standing) and cook another 12 minutes again at 360 F.
  • Flip the wings one last time. Cook another 6 minutes at 400 F.
  • Remove and toss with your favorite wing sauce.

Notes

Nutritional values do not include the seasoning or sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 225mg | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

MFTEK XL Air Fryer Accessories-Air Fryer Rack Set of 2, Multi-purpose Double Layer Rack with Skewer, Compatible with XL Power Airfryer Philips
MFTEK XL Air Fryer Accessories-Air Fryer Rack Set of 2, Multi-purpose Double Layer Rack with Skewer, Compatible with XL Power Airfryer Philips

Texas-Style Chili

Whoa baby buckle up, because you’re in for some mighty good Texas-style chili! Heavily seasoned, this chili made a cold (and I do mean cold!) winter day a distant memory.  The broth is crazy good. No one will judge you if you’d just pick up your bowl and drink it straight.

This Texas-style chili screams for cornbread. Make a double-batch of your favorite cornbread recipe and get ready for some delicious dunking. I recommend Fat Johnny’s cheesy cornbread.

Texas-Style Chili

What? Beans?!?

Although I’m sure you’d get arrested for it in Texas, you could add kidney beans to this Texas-style chili. I’m just saying that you could. I don’t think you could call it Texas-style any more. They’re pretty particular about that whole beans-in-chili thing in Texas.

What? Sausage?!?

For a really nice twist, use 2 pounds of ground beef and 2 pounds of Italian sausage instead of a full 4 pounds of beef. Again, I’m quite sure you’d get arrested for making this change in the state of Texas. I recommend doing it in the privacy of your own home. Perhaps with the curtains drawn and the lights off.

I make this chili in my Dutch oven. Something about a Dutch oven makes any chili just better.

Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue
Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

Also try my smoked brisket Texas chili and my three meat, two bean chili.

Texas-Style Chili
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Texas-style Chili

Whoa baby buckle up, because you’re in for some mighty good Texas-style chili! Heavily seasoned, this chili made a cold (and I do mean cold!) winter day a distant memory.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 547kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Spice Dump # 1

Spice Dump # 2

Instructions

  • Brown the beef in a large Dutch oven. Drain.
  • Add the jalapenos, beef broth, chicken broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and stir in everything from Spice Dump #1. Let simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in everything from Spice Dump #2 and continue simmering for another 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot with your favorite chili garnishes.

Notes

Great with a little cornbread, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1160mg | Potassium: 1128mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5400IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 9mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Lodge ASAHH41 Silicone Assist Handle Holder, Red
Lodge ASAHH41 Silicone Assist Handle Holder, Red

Nacho Cheddar Saltines

My addiction to flavored saltine crackers is getting worse. It all started a few weeks ago when I made a batch of Fire-Eater saltines. They were packed with heat and flavor. They disappeared in no time at all. I’ve since made several other flavors, all of them great. But these nacho cheddar saltines aren’t great. They’re greater than great. Very similar in flavor to those little old fish-looking crackers, but oh so much better. And easier to make that’s for sure!

Nacho Cheddar Saltines

Make A Bunch. A Whole Bunch.

There’s absolutely no point in making only one sleeve of nacho cheddar saltines. They’ll be gone before the 8 hour ‘resting’ time is up. Make a whole box and you’ll thank me.

You can use something like Kernel Seasons Nacho Cheddar seasoning when you make these crackers. Or grab a big ole jar of cheddar cheese powder and go to town!

Cheddar Cheese Powder by Hoosier Hill Farm, 1 lb
Cheddar Cheese Powder by Hoosier Hill Farm, 1 lb

Also try my delicious bagel-seasoned saltines.

Nacho Cheddar Saltines
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Nacho Cheddar Saltines

These nacho cheddar saltines aren’t great. They’re greater than great. Very similar in flavor to those little old fish-looking crackers, but oh so much better. And easier to make that’s for sure!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, crackers
Prep Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 79kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place crackers in a large resealable bag or container.
  • Pour in the oil.
  • Sprinkle with the seasoning.
  • Seal and gently toss to coat.
  • Let sit (on the counter) for 12 hours to get ‘happy’, tossing gently every once-in-a-while.
  • Serve as-is or with cream cheese for topping.

Notes

Also great served topped with sliced cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 1mg | 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)

Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

My goodness was this Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy every good. I can’t imagine an easier way to make fantastic-tasting, moist, tender chicken than on the Char-Broil Big Easy. It’s so crazy easy to do that it’s bordering on effortless. So, I picked up a jar of Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken seasoning at the grocery store, along with a whole chicken (on sale! Woo hoo!). A little oil and about 2 hours later, boom!

Famous Dave's Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Oh, How Yummy It Is!

You would’ve thought I’d spent hours to produce such wonderful roasted chicken flavor. And would I admit to eating too much of that delicious crunchy skin? Maybe. After all, there’s nothing about this Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy that isn’t devour-worthy.

Famous Dave's Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I used the new Big Easy Better Basket in my Big Easy. Because it collapses, it’s easy to store. Also, it is bigger than the standard Big Easy basket so you can cook a lot more at once.

Famous Dave's Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Bigger Chickens Welcome

I was cooking a 5 pound chicken. As you can tell, I had plenty of room for a much bigger chicken (or turkey!).

Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket , Silver
Char-Broil The Big Easy Better Basket , Silver

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack
Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack

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Famous Dave's Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I can’t imagine an easier way to make fantastic-tasting, moist, tender chicken. It’s so crazy easy to do that it’s bordering on effortless.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 1 chicken
Calories 1638kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Rinse chicken and pat dry.
  • Lightly rub entire chicken with oil.
  • Sprinkle seasoning over entire chicken. Get the inside too.
  • Transfer to the Big Easy basket and then to the cooker.
  • Cook for approximately 20 minutes per pound, or until the temperature reaches 165 F as measured in several places.
  • Let rest at least 15 minutes before carving.

Notes

You can use your favorite cuts of chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 1638kcal | Protein: 142g | Fat: 115g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 571mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 1440mg | Vitamin A: 1066IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket