Let’s first address this: yes, it has been FOREVER since I’ve posted a blog. Y’all know how it goes with me… 🙂
So as we settle back into a new year of school, things start to get a little crazy busy. I have been “lazy” when it comes to cooking. I’m so exhausted by the end of the day I’m tempted to just say “hey, let’s order pizza!…. AGAIN!”
Time to break out the crock pot meals! My crock pot meals needed updating, so I hope y’all enjoy these updated recipes!!
***RAVIOLI***
(I must INSIST that you use Member’s Mark Seviroli Four Cheese Ravioli. Trust me, it’s the best option for the meal! I get it from Sam’s Club, only $9 for a 64oz bag)
Ingredients:
1 bag of frozen ravioli
2 jars of pasta sauce
2 cups of shredded colby jack cheese
1-2lbs of ground beef
Directions:
Brown the ground beef and season to taste (I use salt, pepper, and garlic powder). Add 1 jar of pasta sauce to the ground beef and mix well.
In crockpot, layer ravioli -> ground beef -> pasta sauce -> cheese. Continue layering as needed (I usually get 3 layers in my crockpot).
Cook on high for 4 hours.
I serve it with a side of garlic knots (see image below of the ones we like! Also from Sam’s Club) and ceasar salad.
***SAUSAGE & TATERS***
Ingredients:
3 packs of Sausage Links (I use Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa Smoked Beef Sausage Rope)
4-5 potatoes
1 small onion (optional)
1 cup of water or beef broth (I use beef broth)
Directions:
Cut sausage into smaller pieces and dice onion. Dice potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8 hours.
***POTATO SOUP***
Ingredients:
1 bag of diced frozen hashbrowns
1 26oz can of cream of chicken soup
1 32oz container of chicken broth
1 8oz block of softened cream cheese
Bacon pieces (for topping)
shredded cheese (for topping)
Shredded chicken (optional- season with salt and pepper)
Directions:
Combine hashbrowns, cream of chicken, broth, and cream cheese in crockpot. Cook on high for 4 hours. Stir well before serving.
Serve topped with bacon pieces and shredded cheese.
This can be served as a side item, or you can top with shredded chicken for a whole meal.
***CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS***
I must preface this one by saying it feels a bit sacrilegious to be a southerner and make this form of “cheat” chicken and dumplings. However, for a fast meal it’s not bad. And it’s definitely a whole lot less work than the real thing. I wasn’t a huge fan of this recipe (thanks to my spoiled southern taste buds), but the kids and hubby LOVED it.
Ingredients:
1 can of biscuit dough
1 32oz container of chicken broth
1 26oz can of cream of chicken soup
Shredded chicken (seasoned with salt and pepper)
Directions:
Add broth, cream of chicken, and shredded chicken to the crockpot. Cook on high for 2 hours. Cut the biscuit dough into bite size pieces and add to the crockpot. Cook for an additional 2 hours.
That’s all I’ve got for you for now! If you try any of these recipes, please leave me a comment and let me know what you thought!
Thanks for visiting my blog! See you next time! (Soon, I hope!)
~Heather~
Surviving Seven 