Crockpot and Easy Meals "Index post 372"

[DisneyKT]

Baked Potato Soup

6 large potatoes, peeled and cut up
1 med. onion, chopped
3 cans chicken broth
1/4 c. butter
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. heavy (whipping) cream
1 c. shredded cheese

Put first 6 ingredients in crockpot and cook on high 4 hours or low 8 hours. Mash potatoes (if you wish - I like them chunky). Add last 2 ingredients. Serve.

Definitely not low calorie, but delicious!

My DD would love this. Thanks will try this week. Do you use Cheddar Cheese?

 

[kaytieeldr]

I searched. There are a bunch of recipes out there, but since the 365 blogger is so highly recommended here , this is her recipe: http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/01/crockpot-baked-potatoes_28.html



Day 28.


I know! I had no idea you could bake potatoes in a crockpot either! But I got a lovely email from Danielle --who doesn't seem to have a blog-- challenging me to try them out. She is hosting a two-year-old birthday party and had the fabulous idea of having a potato bar for the adults.

The Ingredients:
--potatoes
--foil

11 medium sized potatoes completely filled my 6-quart oval rival.

The Directions:
--wash potatoes
--let them dry (because if you don't the foil then gets a little bit rusty and the potatoes become a bit discolored. Don't ask how I know this...)

--prick a few times with a fork
--wrap in foil
--put them all inside your crockpot.

don't add water.
trust me.
they will cook.
they will not explode.
it's not weird.

cook on low for 10 hours, or high for 6 or until desired tenderness.

The Verdict:
I like the neat factor of this a lot. It might be more practical to cook them in the oven and then transfer to the crockpot for keeping warm. The potatoes taste amazing; they cook in their own juice and taste more potatoe-y than normal baked potatoes--but the color isn't the pure white color that you would expect---more of a beigey yellow.

but the neat factor is so very neat it makes me want to have a potato party.

badly.

Thank you, Danielle, for the very way cool idea and challenge!

Okay, that wasn't enough for me. Cooks.com = http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1650,159178-247203,00.html

CROCK POT BAKED POTATOES

10 to 12 potatoes
Aluminum foil

Prick potatoes with fork and wrap in foil. Fill crockpot with potatoes. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours. High 2 1/4 to 4. Do not add water!

And from the former SOAR.com: http://www.recipesource.com/fgv/vegetables/potatoes/baked-potatoes1.html

Crock-Pot Baked Potatoes

Recipe By : Rival Crock-Pot Cookbook
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Crockpot Potatoes

Amount / Measure / Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
.....................Potatoes -- use 6-12 of them

Prick pots with fork. Wrap them in foil. Fill Crock-Pot with 6 to 12
potatoes. Cover. Go away. Cook on Low 8 to 10 hours (High: 2 1/2 to 4
hours]. Come back. Don't you dare add water!

 

[MEM]

Baked Potato Soup

6 large potatoes, peeled and cut up
1 med. onion, chopped
3 cans chicken broth
1/4 c. butter
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. heavy (whipping) cream
1 c. shredded cheese

Put first 6 ingredients in crockpot and cook on high 4 hours or low 8 hours. Mash potatoes (if you wish - I like them chunky). Add last 2 ingredients. Serve.

Definitely not low calorie, but delicious!

I lighten this up by using 1 cup of evaporated skim milk instead of the heavy cream and eliminating the butter and salt.

 

[Whitty]

Anymore recipes that use frozen chicken?

I hate having to remember to defrost them before I want to make something in the crockpot

 

[minnie1012]

Anymore recipes that use frozen chicken?

I hate having to remember to defrost them before I want to make something in the crockpot

There is an applesauce chicken from the 365 blog (see below). I made it last night but used defrosted chicken since I didn't clean it before freezing. The recipe calls for frozen:

Applesauce chicken

4 frozen chicken breast halves or thighs (I used 2 of each)
--1 1/2 cups of applesauce
--1 T dried onion flakes, or 1 yellow onion, chopped finely
--1 T apple cider vinegar
--1/4 tsp cinnamon
--1/2 tsp black pepper
--2 cloves garlic, minced
--1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, I used them, and added more to the adult servings)

The Directions.

A 3 or 4 quart crockpot is the best size for this, but I did use a 6 quart. If your pot cooks fast, err on the lower end of cooking time.

I decided to up the applesauce a bit from Amiyrah's original recipe and omitted the water. I live life on the edge.

Put the frozen chicken pieces into your crockpot. Add the onion (if you are using the dried onion, wait and add it to the applesauce). In a bowl, mix the applesauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices together. Pour on top of the chicken.

Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours, or on high for 3-4.

 

[threecrazykids]

Anymore recipes that use frozen chicken?

I hate having to remember to defrost them before I want to make something in the crockpot

I never worry about it...I cook any chicken recipe with frozen chicken all the time...it just has to cook longer is all. I actually prefer it to start frozen, that way I don't have to worry about it being overcooked when I get home....hence my appliance timer for the times it's all thawed out.

 

[kristin1724]

I don't see a lasagna recipe listed. If there is, sorry - I scanned through quickly. This is from the Kraft website hence all the Kraft brand foods but I've used other brands. It's really good - my husband absolutely loves it and he's really, really picky.

Slow-Cooker Lasagna
1 lb. ground beef 1 jar
(26 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water 1 container
(15 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Ricotta Cheese
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 egg
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked

BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Mix ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, egg and parsley.

SPOON 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles, broken to fit; and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles, broken to fit; cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; let stand, covered, 10 min. or until melted.

 

[RooRach0906]

Sticky BBQ Ribs

1 large onion peeled and sliced
1 cup Ketchup
1/4 cup vinegar
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Curry powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 can beef broth
1 teaspoon paprika
3 lbs fresh pork, spare ribs or short ribs (beef) (Cut Spare ribs into about 6 pieces)

Mix Together all dry ingredients. Stir in ketchup, onions and beef broth. Pour mixed season sauce over ribs in the crockpot or in a baking dish.

Crock-Pot 4-5 hourson high, 8-10 on low
or
Bake at 350 for 1 hr and 15 minutes then cover and bake additonal 30 minutes.
Completely forgot about this when I was reading this the other day til today when I was making it for dinner.... what baby brains I have had lately.

 

[ShootingStarMom2]

I don't see a lasagna recipe listed. If there is, sorry - I scanned through quickly. This is from the Kraft website hence all the Kraft brand foods but I've used other brands. It's really good - my husband absolutely loves it and he's really, really picky.

Slow-Cooker Lasagna
1 lb. ground beef 1 jar
(26 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water 1 container
(15 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Ricotta Cheese
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 egg
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked

BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Mix ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, egg and parsley.

SPOON 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles, broken to fit; and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles, broken to fit; cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; let stand, covered, 10 min. or until melted.

This sounds really good! I love to make my mom's lasagna but it takes forever. Now I know why she only made it a few times a year.

I've got chicken and salsa going in the crockpot right now for chicken tacos tonight.

 

[ceecee]

This is probably a dumb question, but do you cut the chicken into bite sized pieces before you cook it or anything? My family loves chicken & dumplings, but I've never tried making it, but this sounds like something even I could tackle.

I shredded the chicken with a fork before adding the biscuits. The biscuits took longer than 30 minutes to get done, even though I turned my crock from low to high. It was good though, I may throw in some veggies next time.

 

[pklein09]

I did this one last night....minus the cream cheese (don't like cream cheese or sour cream...ick!) We used cheddar cheese as a topping instead....yummy!

 

[ShootingStarMom2]

I did this one last night....minus the cream cheese (don't like cream cheese or sour cream...ick!) We used cheddar cheese as a topping instead....yummy!

Ha ha, me too! I like both of those things, just not cream cheese for chicken tacos. I guess I'd have to try it and then decide. But for tonight, it's just chicken and Pace.

 

[jlm]

1 beef roast-any kinds works....frozen is fine
1/2 c chili sauce
1 jar whole pickels and juice
1-2 cloves of garlic minced or chopped (I use garlic powder if I'm out of the real deal)

In crockpot place roast-then add ingredients in order as listed. (yes, pickle juice and all) Cook on low 6-7 hours or until tender. Remove roast and shred, with slotted spoon remove pickles and discard. Return shredded meat to crockpot. Still and heat through, about 15-20 mins. Serve on buns using a slotted spoon. Optional with sliced cheese, horseradish, ranch, etc.

So easy and really tasty!!

 

[erinmomof2]

I'm making this for dinner tonight. I know I saw other chicken soup recipes on here, but this one is super easy and is all natural and is none of the products have preservatives. Plus it's gluten free, which for my family is necessary.

I basically just used what I had on hand:
1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
some frozen corn
3 skinned potatoes cubed
a couple of handfuls of baby carrots sliced in half
brown rice
lots of spices
2 bay leaves
water

I know this sounds lame compared to most of your recipes, but it's really good. I just put the chicken in the crock pot frozen, added potatoes and carrots (would have put in onion if I had any). Covered with water and put in lots of spices. Salt, pepper, dried onion, garlic powder, ect (forgot to put the bay leaves in at this point). Let it cook all day. About an hour before serving I threw in the corn and added the bayleaf. I also shredded the chicken and added back into the crockpot. I cooked the brown rice on the stove because I can never get the rice right when I put it in the crock pot. To serve I just put the rice on the bottom of the bowl and ladel the soup over it and stir. It actually tastes really good. You would never know you didn't use a stock to make it.

Also I think it cost me about $2 to make the whole pot. So it's super budget, since there aren't many meals you can make that feed 4 for $2!

 

[lukenick1]

my boneless chicken always come out dry in the crock pot....ive even started it frozen. Ugh!!!!!

 

[Suz D]

Sorry I haven't had time to reply to the baked potato question. I see others have posted recipes. I find that if I cook the potatoes on high for about 4-5 hours they are done. I do keep checking them even 'though you aren't supposed to lift the lid.

They are great leftover for lunch too. Just heat in the microwave and top with whatever. I like cottage cheese and salsa. I know it sounds weird, but it's really delicious and healthy. I buy FF cottage cheese.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Thanks, Suz D! It's just me here, and I was wondering what to do with a dozen or so baked potatos! No, seriously though - I have a two-quart crockpot that would probably hold just the right number for me for a week or so!

 

[scoobndolliesmom]

I made Honey Baked Chicken the other night. It was really easy and very tasty.

4 split chicken breasts
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp melted butter
2 tsp mustard
1/2 paprika

Place chicken in the crock pot, mix remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Bake on low for 5-6 hours.

This is in my crock pot now!

 

[HeatherC]

We love "Barbecued Beef Brisket" in the crockpot.

Large flat cut brisket (not corned beef!)
1 large onion sliced
1 jar Sweet Baby Ray's B'Bq Sauce.

Spray the crockpot with nonstick spray.
Slice the onion and put it in the bottom.
Season the meat (can sear it if you want, but half the time I don't bother.)
Put meat on top of onions.
Pour whole bottle of b'bq sauce over it.

Cook about 6 hours...take meat out and slice. Put back in for another hour. This way the meat absorbs the juices and is moist and not dry.

Serve with potatoes or egg noodles.

One of our favorite meals.
Enjoy!

 

[threecrazykids]

my boneless chicken always come out dry in the crock pot....ive even started it frozen. Ugh!!!!!

I start mine from frozen too...but I'm with you on this one...if I can avoid cooking boneless chicken in the crock I do...even if it's covered in some sort of sauce it STILL feels mealy and dry to me...the actual meat itself. When I do a whole chicken in the crock though it's never like that...always super moist and yummy!