Crockpot recipes

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16 BEAN SOUP
1 package 16 Bean Soup
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon crushed oregano
2 cans no-fat chicken stock
Additional water to cover
3 stalks celery chopped
3 carrots diced
1 large onion chopped
3 cloves garlic sliced
1 pound turkey Italian sausage sliced
2 cans stewed (or diced) tomatoes
Combine first 5 ingredients (liquid should cover mixture by 1"-2") in Crock Pot Cook on high for 2
hours Add remaining ingredients and shift cooker to low and cook for additional 3 hours For more
zing, add cayenne or crushed red pepper when adding second set of ingredients. Serve as
complete meal or over rice. Freezes well.

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ALL DAY MACARONI AND CHEESE
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
4 cups(16 ounces) shredded sharp Chedder Cheese
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Place the cooked macaroni in crockpot that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking
spray. Add the remaining ingredents, all except 1 cup of the cheese, mix well.
Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and then cover and cook on low setting
for 5 to 6 hours or until the mixture is firm and golden around the edges. Do not
remove the cover or stir until it has finished cooking.

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APPLE CRANBERRY COMPOTE
6 cooking apples, peeled, slice
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 cups water
1/4 cups port wine
sour cream , (low fat)
Arrange apple slices and cranberries in slow cooker/Crock Pot. Sprinkle sugar over fruit. Add
orange peel, water and wine. Stir to mix ingredients. Cover, cook on low 4-6 hours, until apples
are tender. Serve warm fruits with the juices, topped with a dab of sour cream.
Serves 6.

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APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP
* 3 apples (Any kind - I personally like Gala)
* 1 cup cranberries
* 3/4 cup brown sugar
* 1/3 cup rolled oats (quick cooking)
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 1 tsp. cinnamon
* 1/3 cup butter, softened
Peel, core and slice apples. Place apple slices and cranberries in cp. Mix
remaining ingredients in separate bowl and sprinkle over top of apple and
cranberries. Place 4 or 5 paper towels over the top of the crockpot, place an
object (I use a wooden spoon) across the top of the crockpot and set lid on top.
This allows the steam to escape. Turn crockpot on high and cook for about 2 hours.
Serves 4.

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APPLE DATE PUDDING
* 4-5 apples, peeled, cored and diced
* 3/4 cup sugar, or less, to taste
* 1/2 cup chopped dates
* 1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans
* 2 tbs. flour
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1/8 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
* 2 tbs. melted butter
* 1 egg, beaten
In the slow cooker, place apples, sugar, dates and pecans; stir. In a separate
bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg and stir into apple
mixture. Drizzle melted butter over batter and stir. Stir in egg. Set cooker on low
and cook for 3 to 4 hours. Serve warm.
NOTE: If crispier nuts are desired, add toasted pecans at the end of cooking
period.

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APPLE GLAZED PORK ROAST
4 lb. pork loin roast
6 apples
1/4 cup apple juice
3 T. brown sugar
1 t. ginger, ground
Rub roast with salt and pepper. Brown pork roast under broiler to remove excess
fat; drain well.
Core and quarter apples. Place apple quarters in bottom of crockpot. Place roast on
top of apples. Combine apple juice, brown sugar, and ginger. Spoon over top surface
of roast, moistening well. Cover and cook on Low for 10-12 hours, until done.

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APPLE-NUT CHEESECAKE
Crust:
1 cup (scant) graham cracker crumbs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Filling:
16 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
Topping:
1 large apple, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Combine crust ingredients; pat into a 7-inch springform pan.
Beat sugars into cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, whipping cream,
cornstarch, and vanilla. Beat for about 3 minutes on medium speed of a hand-held electric mixer.
Pour mixture into the prepared crust. Combine apple slices with sugar, cinnamon and nuts; place
topping evenly over the top of cheesecake. Place the cheesecake on a rack (or "ring" of aluminum
foil to keep it off the bottom of the pot) in the Crock Pot. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3
hours. Let stand in the covered pot (after turning it off) for about 1 to 2 hours, until cool enough to
handle. Cool thoroughly before removing pan sides. Chill before serving; store leftovers in the
refrigerator.

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APPLESAUCE SAUERKRAUT
4 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
2 cups sweetened applesauce
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1 tbs butter or margarine
Combine all ingredients. Place in a greased 2 quart casserole. Bake at 375° F. for 30 to 45
minutes.
Serves 6.

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ARTICHOKE & CHEESE DIP
* 1 lb. shredded Mozzarella
* 1 c. grated Parmesan
* 1 c. (8 oz. jar) mayonnaise
* 1 c. (8 1/2 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
* Minced onions
Mix ingredients together. Bake in casserole at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or in
lightly buttered 3 1/2 quart slow cooker/Crock Pot on (high) for about 1 hour.
Serve with broken up French bread or wheat crackers.

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ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE
2 cans sliced asparagus, (10 oz each)
1 can cream of celery soup, (10 oz)
2 hard cooked eggs, thinly sliced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup coarsely crushed saltines or Ritz crackers
1 teaspoon butter
Place drained asparagus in lightly buttered slow cooker/Crock Pot or slow cooker/Crock Pot baking
insert. Combine soup and cheese. Top asparagus with sliced eggs, soup mixture, then the cracker
crumbs. Dot with butter. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.