The crockpot comes to the rescue, along with an electric mixer to whip up creamy, buttery potatoes in a snap.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crock Pot Side Dishes
The beauty of the crockpot is that you can cook such a wide variety of recipes in it. Like, your side dish. Things that require long cooking times, like baked beans, are ideal. Vegetables stay tender because of the steam generated inside the crock. You can also cook rice, grains and even stuffing - making your crockpot a real asset in the kitchen.
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Slowcooked Mashed Potatoes
Greek Beans
Made with dried parsley, black pepper, salt, olive oil, onion, garlic, butter beans, tomatoes
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Boston Baked Beans
Made with bacon, brown sugar, Great Northern beans, onion, salt, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Peppery Red Onions
Slow-cooked red onions are borderline magical. How does so much flavor come from such a humble ingredient? You'll want to put these sweet and spicy onion slices on everything.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Basil And Orange Carrots
An easy and delicious side dish. The carrots are cooked in a savory basil and orange sauce until they are tender and flavorful. This is a great way to get your kids to eat...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Cheesy Veggie And Rice Casserole
Made with butter, water, milk, instant white rice, onion, Cheez Whiz, frozen California-blend vegetables, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Dog Baked Beans
Serve up a warm, satisfying side dish with these crock-pot hot dog baked beans. Featuring baked beans, sliced hot dogs, and a sweet molasses and BBQ sauce, it's perfect for your...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Broccoli Potato Casserole
Made with saltine crackers, frozen broccoli spears, cream of celery soup, sharp Cheddar cheese, green onion, potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Yellow Eye Beans
Made with margarine, onion, yellow eye beans, sugar, salt, ginger, dry mustard, thyme, molasses
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage And Apples
Made with water, acorn squash, salt, sausage meat, onion, apples, oregano
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Black Eyed Peas
Made with salt & pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic salt, onion, bell pepper, celery, black eyed peas, diced tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Caribbean-Style Black-Eyed Peas
Made with rice, water or broth, coconut milk, dried black-eyed peas, ham, garlic, onion, dried thyme, black pepper, Habanero pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Navy Beans
Made with bacon, salt, dry navy beans, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, water, mustard, molasses
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Savory Scalloped Cabbage
Made with onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, pimiento, cheddar cheese, cabbage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Carrots Lyonnaise
Made with black pepper, dried parsley, carrots, onion, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Green Beans And Tomatoes
Green beans and tomatoes cooked in a crockpot offer a flavorful, hands-off addition to your dinner table. This simple side dish suits any occasion, from casual family meals to...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bavarian Red Cabbage
Made with bacon grease or melted butter, red cabbage, onions, apples, salt, water, sugar, cider vinegar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Harvard Beets
Sweet, tangy, and super easy, these Harvard beets are made right in your crock pot. Perfect hot or cold.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Made with onion, brown sugar, flour, salt, black pepper, water, vinegar, red cabbage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Corn Pudding
Made with nutmeg, salt, margarine or butter, milk, sweet corn, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, corn bread or muffin mix, cream-style corn
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crazy Beans
These slow cooked beans are crazy with flavor. Three kinds of beans are cooked in a beef and bacon barbecue-style sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet Potatoes And Pineapple
Made with nuts, flour, sweet potatoes, pineapple pie filling, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Wild Rice Stuffing
Made with wild rice, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms, garlic, onions, vegetable broth, dried cranberries, fresh sage, poultry seasoning
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beer Baked Beans
Made with beer, onion, dry navy beans, chorizo sausage, salt, brown sugar, dry mustard, molasses, ketchup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cowboy Beans With Sausage
Made with brown sugar, ketchup, pinto beans, butter beans, pork and beans, navy beans, pork sausage, onion, garlic, prepared mustard
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Vegetable Casserole
Looking for a cozy dinner idea? Try this creamy vegetable casserole filled with potatoes, carrots, and a rich, creamy sauce. Your crock pot does all the work.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Salmon Pilaf
Made with canned salmon, water, rice, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, paprika, brown sugar, onion, chicken bouillon granules
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Company Potato Casserole
Made with frozen hash browns, butter or margarine, salt, onion, cream of chicken soup, potato chips or corn flakes, sour cream
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Jamaican Black-Eyed Peas
Made with dried black-eyed peas, onion, rice, allspice berries, brown sugar, garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Au Gratin Hash Brown Potatoes With Crispy Onion Topping
For those days when cooking requires minimal effort but maximum flavor, these au gratin hash browns fit the bill perfectly. With a rich cheese...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Garlic Smashed Potatoes With Chive And Onion Cream Cheese
Made with milk, red potatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, water, cream cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheesy Buttermilk Hash Brown Potatoes
Made with paprika, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese soup, buttermilk, butter or margarine, seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper, hash brown potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Savory Pinto Beans With Bacon
Made with bacon, pinto beans, water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, mustard, paprika, ground ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Rice, Corn And Spinach Casserole
Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, whole kernel corn, frozen chopped spinach, rice, cream of mushroom soup, water, green chiles
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Squash Casserole
Made with butter, seasoned bread crumbs, flour, yellow squash, zucchini, onion, carrot, cream of chicken soup, sour cream
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Very Special Spinach
Made with margarine, flour, frozen spinach, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, eggs
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Broccoli In Creamy Mushroom Gravy
Made with monterey jack cheese, water or chicken broth, fresh broccoli, onion, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Potatoes With Bacon, Gruyere, And Cheddar Cheese
Made with salt and pepper, bacon, onions, potatoes, Gruyere cheese, Cheddar cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cowboy Ground Beef And Beans
Made with ground beef, onion, ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper, prepared mustard, pork 'n beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Made with American cheese, cream of mushroom soup, potatoes, onion, flour, salt, black pepper, butter
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lima Beans and Ham
Made with ham, dry lima beans, water, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder, tomato soup, black pepper, dry mustard
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole
This is an easy crock pot recipe for beans and rice with tasty Mexican flavors.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pizza Beans
Made with mozzarella cheese, dried rosemary, pinto beans, water, tomatoes, onion, red or green bell pepper, garlic, salt, dried oregano
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Stewed Tomatoes
Made with black pepper, tomatoes, butter or margarine, onion, celery, green bell pepper, sugar, dried basil, bay leaf, salt
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chuck Wagon Beans
Made with red pepper, dried navy or pinto beans, water, salt pork, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, chuck steak, salt, oregano
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Fresh Artichokes With Lemon Butter Sauce
Made with seasoned salt, lemon juice, fresh artichokes, water, lemon, butter
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Creole Black Beans and Rice With Smoked Sausage
Made with onions, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, dried thyme, oregano, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chicken bouillon cube
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Dutch Corn And Cabbage
Made with black pepper, cabbage, corn, water, bacon bits, sugar or sugar substitute, dried parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Eggplant
Made with capers, sugar, eggplant, onions, celery, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pitted ripe olives, balsamic vinegar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cinnamon Carrots
Made with ground cinnamon, butter, baby carrots, brown sugar, honey, orange juice
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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