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Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

This slow cooker cheesesteak isn’t meant to be Philly cheesesteak. It’s nothing fancy. Oh you could add peppers or whatever if you want, and it’d be great. But for me, what I needed was something tasty, cheesy, meaty and done with minimal trouble. And that’s exactly what I got. This is a great sandwich any time of the year, but it really hit the spot after I had finished shoveling snow out of the driveway. I was hungry. It was slow cooker cheesesteak time.

Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

Beefy Cheesy Deliciousness

You can use fresh ribeye, sliced super thin, if you want. For my slow cooker cheesesteaks I used the pre-sliced frozen ribeye I can find in my grocer’s freezer case. It’s right by the Steak Ums, but unlike them, the steak is nothing but sliced steak. It always comes out super tender and it’s actually very reasonably priced. And as an added bonus, I don’t have to slice steak into thin pieces. That can be a bit challenging.

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Also try my slow cooker cheeseburgers.

Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

You can use fresh ribeye, sliced super thin, if you want.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 551 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add in the onion and steak and the jalapeno, if using.
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Stir, cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
  • Add the Velveeta.
  • Cover and cook on low for 1 more hour.
  • Stir.
  • Serve on rolls.

Notes

Use Mexican blend Velveeta for a nice twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1270mgPotassium: 641mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 4mg
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Slow Cooker Kids’ Sloppy Joe

This slow cooker kids’ Sloppy Joe is the easiest recipe ever. And one of the tastiest, despite the title maybe giving you the thought that it might be boring. The beef soaks up all that great seasoning after a few hours in the crockpot, making it better than the old skillet version in my opinion. I don’t know where it went, but summer up and left and it got cool, fast. I instantly went into hunker-down, comfort food mode. One of my all-time favorite cooler weather foods is a Sloppy Joe. Messy, beefy, tasty sandwiches. You can’t beat that.

This dish appeals to the kid in me big time. I was grinning from ear-to-ear the entire time I was eating it. I loved it. Food is about flavors, and appearance, for sure, but it’s also about memories and each bite of these was packed with delicious memories!

Slow Cooker Kids' Sloppy Joe

No Toppings Required

I don’t put anything on my slow cooker kids’ Sloppy Joe. No cheese. No extra onions. And no jalapenos. Nothing. I keep it simple, like I remember as a kid. This isn’t the time for fru-fru, this is the time for good ole eats.

Now, I do have one sort of indulgence. I have to toast my buns. I just cannot stand soggy slow cooker kids’ Sloppy Joe buns. The longer that saucy sauce sits the more the buns soak it in and they get soggy and mushy. As a kid I would request (nicely of course) that my mom get my hamburger buns extra crispy. Not burned, just crispy.

This dish is also great served over toasted Texas toast. And even plain ole white bread is great! In fact, it’s wonderful!

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Also try my grown-up Sloppy Joes and my crazy-good open-faced garlic toast Sloppy Joes. Or my even more grown-up mango jalapeno version!

Slow Cooker Kid's Sloppy Joe

Slow Cooker Kids’ Sloppy Joe

Inspired by a recipe from the Southern Slow Cooker Bible
I like to keep these simple, like I remember as a kid.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 394 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Brown the meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
  • Add the bell pepper, ketchup, Sloppy Joe seasoning mix and mustard to a large slow cooker that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick spray.
  • Add the cooked beef and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over buns (toasted if desired).

Notes

Also great served open-faced over Texas toast.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 18gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 636mgPotassium: 421mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 3mg
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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.

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Also try my slow cooker teriyaki chicken.

Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken

Based on a recipe from Cookies and Cups
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. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 332 kcal

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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: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 37gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 452mgPotassium: 635mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

I know my buddies on the grilling and smoker forums are going to give me grief over making slow cooker baby back ribs. But I am always up to trying something new (to me). Now, yes, I know these baby back ribs don’t sit in a smoker for 6 or so hours and get a beautiful smoke ring. But, they are tender, almost fall-off-the-bone tender, and with a little help, quite tasty. And hey, when it’s blowing 45 MPH winds outside with a wind chill well below 0, slow cooker baby back ribs will do just nicely. Actually, even if it’s 75 F and sunny out, these will do just nicely!

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

A Little Smokiness

Like with boiling ribs (ok, don’t hate me for boiling ribs!) before grilling them, you have to add something so that the ribs get some flavor to them. Last time I boiled ribs, I added Old Bay seafood boil seasoning. When I made these baby back ribs I added a drop or two of liquid smoke and a little smoky BBQ sauce to boot. Sure, it’s not the same as sitting over hickory smoke for a long time, but those smoky flavors do absorb into the meat as it cooks. We’re talking two little drops of liquid smoke here. Not the entire bottle.

You can add more authentic-like BBQ flavor by using a smoky BBQ sauce. My favorites come from Sweet Baby Ray’s. They have everything from traditional to smoky mesquite to spicy.

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Note (before anyone says anything about me mentioning boiled ribs): Ok, I get that boiling any kind of meat robs it of flavor. But I’ll stand by my belief that if you add a LOT of flavor to the water first, you actually will end up with great tender meat in the end. Sure, if you boil it crazy in just plain water you’ll end up with plain meat.

Also try my slow cooker Vietnamese ribs.

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

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Sure, it's not the same as sitting over hickory smoke for a long time, but those smoky flavors do absorb into the meat as it cooks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 487 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Separate the ribs into sections, 2-3 bones each.
  • Season the ribs on both sides with plenty of salt and pepper. Don’t be shy.
  • Add the water to the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce.
  • Add the ribs. Top with the onion and sprinkle with the garlic.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Remove ribs, discarding the onion.
  • Coat ribs in BBQ sauce on all sides.
  • Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has set.

Notes

I recommend a smoky hickory BBQ sauce to give you that ‘just off the smoker’ flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 41gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 552mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Wow, we were blown away with just how fantastic this slow cooker creamed corn was. Some of the credit goes to using the best sweet corn around, My Dad’s Sweet Corn. I put up a big batch of corn each summer for days just like today: cloudy, cold and dreary. The corn is creamy and sweet and smells, looks and tastes like summer.

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

A Few Thoughts

Corn from cans can be used instead of fresh, just drain the cans before adding to the slow cooker. For a spicier version of slow cooker creamed corn, use only half a brick of cream cheese and add 1/2 cup of cubed pepper jack cheese instead. Or a bit of cayenne pepper, but not much. You don’t want to bury the tremendous sweetness of the corn.

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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Based on a recipe from Kelsey Nixon
Wow, we were blown away with just how fantastic this slow cooker creamed corn was. The corn is creamy and sweet and smells, looks and tastes like summer.
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Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 10 -12 servings
Calories 255 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups corn kernels 3 cans, drained, if using canned, or scraped from 8 ears if using fresh
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • Kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 1 stick unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Place corn, milk, sugar and cream cheese into a slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook on low for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the stick of butter and cook another hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Check seasoning and serve.

Notes

Substitute heavy cream for the milk for an even richer corn experience!

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 267mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 670IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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Slow Cooker Beans ‘n Wieners

When I was a kid beans n’ wieners were one of my favorites. Here I am many years later and well, nothing much has changed because I still love them. I still eat most of the sauce first, saving the hot dogs for last. My grown-up version is slow cooker beans ‘n wieners. Cooked for hours so that that great sauce flavors the beans and hot dogs just perfectly. A big bowl can chase away the cold weather, and quick. I call it the perfect dish after shoveling the snow off the driveway! Heck, it’s perfect without going outside. Looking out the window on a cold winter’s day is enough to make me want a big bowl!

Slow Cooker Beans 'n Wieners

A Bowl Of Tasty Memories

This recipe for slow cooker beans ‘n wieners is perfect as it is, but you can add a bit of heat if you want. Just add a small can of chopped roasted jalapenos in at the start and let that great heat get slow cooked into the rest of the ingredients. Starting with quality canned pork and beans gives you a better end result, but you can get by with your store’s generic too (I did)!

See You Tomorrow

This dish re-heats well the next day. Don’t be afraid of having some leftovers. In fact, hope for them. Because its just as crazy good the next day. Just put it in a medium pot on the stovetop over medium heat. You might want to add a (little) bit of water, and stir.

Who Took My Hot Dogs?

If you want a more ‘grown up’ version of this dish, use smoked sausage instead. Just cut into into small rounds first. I like to brown it a bit in a skillet with a splash of oil. It also adds a bit of texture to the sausage.

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Slow Cooker Beans 'n Wieners

Slow Cooker Beans ‘n Wieners

When I was a kid bean n’ wieners were one of my favorites. Here I am many years later and well, nothing much has changed because I still love them. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 193 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a slow cooker.
  • Stir and cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.

Notes

I like to add diced jalapeno or a few good shakes of hot sauce, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 544mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pot Roast

I’m not ashamed to say it. You don’t know me. You couldn’t point at me on the street and say “It’s him! It’s the pot roast guy!”. I can put away some pot roast. Put a bowl of pot roast in front of me, and there’s only one outcome: an empty bowl. Put a bowl of this slow cooker BBQ pot roast in front of me and there’s only one outcome: me asking for seconds and probably thirds, with nothing but empty bowls between rounds. That same great flavor as a traditional pot roast, completely amped up with BBQ flavors. This is surprisingly different and really a treat to eat!

Slow Cooker BBQ Pot Roast

A Bowl Of Happiness

I used a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce when I made this slow cooker BBQ pot roast. You want something with a smoky flavor, and maybe even a bit of a spicy kick. After all, this isn’t your normal pot roast. I wouldn’t go with something that’s over-the-top sweet but a little bit is ok. Just like with the heat. A little heat is a good thing.

I like to have a good mix of BBQ sauces on hand. That usually means Sweet Baby Ray’s. I can have my pick of flavor. From traditional to spicy to smoky and everything in-between. They’re priced right, easy to find, and taste great!

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How’d That Happen?

How did I end up with so many crockpots? I swear they multiply in the pantry. I started small. Then I realized I needed a bigger one every-once-in-a-while. And then that wasn’t big enough. Then I needed a small one for appetizer-sized dishes. I’m starting to wonder if I might have a problem….

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The broth in this pot roast screams ‘dip something in me’. So I made some Italian breadsticks on the side. I saved as much of the broth as I could for the end, at which point I got to soppin’ with my breadsticks!

Also try my slow cooker Mississippi pot roast.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pot Roast

Slow Cooker BBQ Pot Roast

Based on a recipe from Lauren Greutman
I’m not ashamed to say it. I can put away some pot roast. Put a bowl of pot roast in front of me, and there’s only one outcome: an empty bowl. Put a bowl of this slow cooker BBQ pot roast in front of me and there’s only one outcome: me asking for seconds and probably thirds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 627 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place everything into your slow cooker, starting with the meat first.
  • Cook on low 8-10 hours or until the meat is fall-apart tender, stirring every hour after the first 4 hours.
  • Add more water as you go if the pot roast is thicker than you prefer.
  • Chop the meat as you like.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

I put my cutting board inside a rimmed baking sheet before chopping the roast. That way the juices don’t run all over the place.

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 57gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 1038mgPotassium: 1481mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 7mg
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Slow Cooker Cauliflower and Cheese

It’s not that you have to hold me down and force me to eat my veggies, it’s just that I think they need a little ‘help’ to make them good. If you add cheese, then they’re great and I’m going to eat them like they’re going out of style. This slow cooker cauliflower and cheese is a super-simple way to make a delicious side dish that anyone will love.

Slow Cooker Cauliflower and Cheese

This Is A Big Favorite In Our House

I’ve made slow cooker cauliflower with cheese a number of times. Sometimes I mix it up by using half a head each of cauliflower and broccoli. Or just broccoli. Whatever you prefer, it’s good stuff!

Try to cut or slice your veggies to be about the same size. You’ll want to remove any super-large, thick stem pieces as those aren’t as good and might not cook all the way through.

You Have Options

  • For a little kick, add a few pinches of red pepper flake. Diced pickled jalapeno slices are great too!
  • For a little bit of a crunch, serve topped with a few good sprinkles of French fried onions.
  • For a little color, add well-drained chopped pimentos.
  • For color and bite, add sliced green onions right before serving.
  • For appearance and flavor, sprinkle the tops of the cauliflower with shredded cheese just before serving. Pepper jack or Monterey jack are a great contrast.
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Melty Love

To get the best melty cheese, you need to shred it yourself. That store-bought bagged stuff has ‘stuff’ on it that keeps it from sticking together, but doesn’t help it melt any. Quite the opposite actually. I use my trusty countertop manual shredder for times like these. It can crank out (literally) a ton of perfectly-shredded cheese in a matter of minutes. And cleanup is a breeze. I just disassemble the unit and pop it into the dishwasher.

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Also try my mashed cauliflower.

Slow Cooker Cauliflower and Cheese

Slow Cooker Cauliflower and Cheese

Inspired by a recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen
This slow cooker cauliflower and cheese is a super-simple way to make a delicious side dish that anyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 251 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Lightly spray a 3-4 quart slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add the florets.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Stir until the cheddar has melted.
  • Pour the cheese mixture over the florets.
  • Cover and cook on low 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, or until crisp-tender. Cook longer if you like your veggies more tender.

Notes

You can also use a sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese for a little kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 742mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 648IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 373mgIron: 1mg
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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.

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Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pot Roast

Based on a recipe from Crocking Girls
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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 5 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 316 kcal

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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: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 33gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 432mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 4mg
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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 for hours. 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 I made, 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!

Fire-Roast Me

There’s nothing worse than bland food, and worse, bland slow cooker food. I like to give my dishes the feel that they are a little more complex than they really are. So I like to use fire-roasted ingredients whenever I can. So when I added jalapenos I used the fire-roasted ones. I went canned but freshly roasted would be even better. Ditto I went with fire-roasted tomato salsa. It can be harder to find but it’s worth the search.

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Me So Cheesy!

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! And don’t use that pre-shredded stuff unless you have to. Shred your own. It’s easy. I bought this little shredder grater thingy that suction-cups to my countertop. It’s a shredding machine! In like seconds I can shred 100 pounds of cheese!*

* Well, it just feels like it.

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Pico de gallo also makes a great topping!

Also try my slow cooker creamy Italian chicken.

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

Based on a recipe from Le Creme de la Crumb
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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 2556 kcal

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: 2556kcalCarbohydrates: 200gProtein: 153gFat: 125gSaturated Fat: 59gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 573mgSodium: 4198mgPotassium: 2699mgFiber: 9gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 4128IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 1298mgIron: 16mg
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