g
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
227 g
• Drain spinach with paper towels and press out all liquid.
• In large bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, chicken soup, egg and a little salt and pepper. Spoon into
sprayed slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
• Before serving, stir in cheddar cheese. Serves 4 to 6.
Healthy Veggies
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, cauliflower
and carrots
.5 kg
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced
1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
28 g
2 tablespoons butter, melted
30 ml
• Place broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and zucchini in 4-quart (4 L) slow cooker.
• Combine ranch dressing mix, melted butter and
½ cup (120 ml) water, spoon over vegetables and stir.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours. Serves 4.
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Harvest-Vegetable Casserole
3 - 4 medium new potatoes with peels, sliced
2 onions, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
2 cups chopped green cabbage
480 ml
¼ cup Italian dressing
60 ml
1 (1 pound) kielbasa sausage
.5 kg
1 (15 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
425 g
• In large, sprayed slow cooker, place potatoes, onions, carrots and cabbage.
• Cut sausage into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and place on top of vegetables.
• Drizzle stewed tomatoes in even layers over vegetables.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or until
vegetables are tender. Serves 4 to 6.
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California Vegetables
1 (16 ounce) package frozen vegetable mix,
thawed
.5 kg
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas,
thawed
280 g
1 (10 ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn,
thawed
280 g
2 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
2 (280 g)
1 cup instant white rice
240 ml
1 (8 ounce) carton cubed Velveeta® cheese
227 g
1 cup milk
240 ml
2 tablespoons butter, melted
30 ml
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
5 ml
• Place all vegetables in large, sprayed slow cooker.
• In saucepan, combine soup, rice, cheese, milk, butter, seasoned salt and 1 cup (240 ml) water, heat just enough to mix and pour over vegetables.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours. Stir before serving. Serves 6 to 8.
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Golden Veggies
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower florets,
thawed
.5 kg
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
425 g
¾ pound small yellow squash, chopped
340 g
¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted
60 ml
2 (10 ounce) cans cheddar cheese soup
2 (280 g)
6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
• Place cauliflower, corn and squash in sprayed slow cooker and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
• Pour melted butter over vegetables and spoon cheese soup on top. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
Serves 4 to 6.
Four Veggie Bake
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed 280 g 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cauliflower, thawed
280 g
1 (10 ounce) package frozen brussels sprouts
280 g
4 small yellow squash, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
280 g
1 (16 ounce) package cubed Velveeta® cheese
.5 kg
• Place vegetables in sprayed slow cooker.
• Layer soup and cheese on top of vegetables.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
Serves 4 to 6.
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potatoes al Grande
6 medium potatoes, peeled
1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese,
divided
227 g
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
280 g
¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted
60 ml
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
227 g
1 (3 ounce) can french-fried onion rings
84 g
• Cut potatoes in 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips. Toss potatoes with a little salt and pepper plus 2 cups (480 ml) cheese.
Place in slow cooker.
• Combine soup, melted butter and 2 tablespoons
(30 ml) water in saucepan and heat just enough to pour over potato mixture.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or until
potatoes are tender.
• Stir in sour cream and remaining cheese.
• When ready to serve, sprinkle onion rings over top of potatoes. Serves 4 to
Michael Moorcock, Tom Canty