Best Crockpot Recipes

A nice collection of the best crockpot recipes from family, friends and our web site visitors.

Lasagna with Chicken

1 T. oil

1 onion (chopped)

2 garlic cloves (mince)

1 lb. chicken (ground)

1 pkg. frozen spinach (thaw, chopped)

1/4 c. pesto

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

1 c. ricotta

3/4 c. shredded cheese (Italian blend)

10 lasagna noodles (break in half)

Put oil in frying pan with a med high heat. Then put onion and garlic in to cook for 3 min. Next put in chicken (stir often) and cook till it is no longer pink colored (about 4 min.). Then put spinach, pesto, salt, and pepper in frying pan. Mix well.

Mix together in its own bowl: ricotta and 1/2 c. shredded cheese.

Using Pam (non stick cooking spray) spray the slow cooker liner.

Layer in this way:

1/3 noodles

1/3 chicken mixture

1/4 c. water

1/3 ricotta mixture

then keep layering in the same way with noodles, chicken, water and cheese.

Cook: Low 5 to 6 hours.

Put 1/4 c. shredded cheese on top.

Cook: 15 minutes

Tortellini with Sausage

4 Italian sausage links (remove casings)

1 can tomatoes (diced)

2 t. garlic

2 t. basil

2 t. oregano

1 pkg. frozen green beans

1 onion (chopped)

1 pkg. cheese tortellini (refrigerator kind)

1 T. oregano

Mix together sausage, tomatoes, green beans, onion, garlic, basil, and 2 t. oregano. Put mixture in slow cooker.

Cook: Low 5 1/2 to 6 hours.

Put in 1 T. oregano, tortellini and 1 c. water.

Cook: 20 minutes

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Teriyaki Pork Roast

3 to 5 lb. pork shoulder or butt roast (boneless is best)

1 c. brown sugar (packed in cup)

1/3 c. apple juice (non sweetened)

1/3 c. soy sauce

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

2 T. cornstarch

3 T. water

You can cut the roast in half for more even cooking and seasoning if you like.

Rub brown sugar all over roast pieces. Put into slow cooker.

Add apple juice and soy sauce over the top the the meat. Season with salt and then pepper.

Cook: Low 6 to 7 hours

Take out the meat from the crockpot. Let it stand for 15 to 25 minutes.

In the mean time add cornstarch, and water to slow cooker with the meat juices. Stir well. (until smooth)

Cook: High 15 minutes (or until it is thick)

Serve over sliced meat.

Mexican Meatloaf

The flavors on this one are excellent. Our family adores this recipe.

2 c. tortilla chips (crushed)

1 c. cheddar cheese ( shredded)

1 c. salsa

2 eggs

1/4 c. olives (black)

1 pkg. taco seasoning

2 lbs. ground beef (lean is best)

1/2 c. catsup

1/4 c. brown sugar

2 T. Louisiana Hot sauce

Get a large mixing bowl and add the tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, salsa, eggs, olives, and taco seasoning. Mix well. Then add ground beef bit by bit and mix well. Form into a loaf (round works well)

Cook: Low 3 to 5 hours

Mix up the catsup, brown sugar, and hot sauce together in a bowl and pour over top of meatloaf.

Cook: Low 1 hour

Let stand 15 minutes and remove from slow cooker.

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