Slow Cooker Herb Roasted Garlic Potatoes

Author: Amanda Mason
http://www.yummly.co/recipe/Slow-Cooker-Herb-Roasted-Garlic-Potatoes-1890953?prm-v1

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 4 hr
Total Time: 4 hr 5 mins

Full of flavor and zest, these Slow Cooker Herb Roasted Garlic Potatoes are one of the most flavorful and easiest side dishes you will ever make! These are perfect for any weeknight dinner and your family will enjoy the tenderness in every bite with these potatoes!

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 bag mini potatoes (I used a 1.5lb bag of Gemstone Potatoes)
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil (use a flavored olive oil like garlic or basil if you have it on hand. It enhances the flavor)
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• fresh chopped chives

Instructions

Wash your potatoes and place in a slow cooker.

Add in the olive oil, butter, garlic cloves, dried oregano, basil, dill, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper.

Stir all the ingredients so they mix well with the potatoes. The butter should be soft enough to mix well with all the other ingredients and coat lightly.

Set slow cooker to low and cook for 4-5 hours.

After potatoes are done, stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Top with the chopped chives.

Move potatoes to a serving bowl and serve immediately

Crock Pot Chocolate Cake

From: http://weekendcollective.com/

After cooking a big dinner, the last thing you want to do it make dessert too. Let your crockpot do the cooking with just a little prep on your part! Whip up this decadent chocolate cake ahead of time and serve right after dinner. Add some delicious chocolate frosting or serve with ice cream for an even sweeter taste!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup boiling water

Directions:

Spray your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately. Once combined, whisk the boiling water into the wet ingredients. Add all wet ingredients into your dry mixture until well combined. Pour the cake batter into the crock pot and let cook on low for 3-4 hours until the cake has no wet spots and has started to pull away from the sides of the pot. Turn off the crock pot and allow the cake to rest for 30 minutes.

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

From: http://weekendcollective.com/

This southern classic is sure to hit home. When you’re in the mood for comfort food, these chicken and dumplings will do the trick. The crock pot does all the work for you, and you’ll get to enjoy some good home cooking without wasting the afternoon. The canned biscuits really make the cooking easy as pie!

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cans of cream of chicken soup
• 1 can of chicken broth
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 can of biscuit dough

Directions:

In your crock pot, add all the ingredients except the biscuit dough. Make sure the chicken breasts are covered with the liquid. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Once finished, shred the chicken with a fork or potato masher. Turn the heat up to high and add pinches of biscuit dough to the crock pot. Stir, cover, and let cook on high for an additional 45 minutes. Serve!

CROCK POT CHICKEN CAESAR SANDWICHES

From: http://weekendcollective.com/

Enjoy a fresh and delicious chicken sandwich without relying on fast food or takeout. This recipe comes together easily without much prep on your part! Serve your shredded Caesar chicken on a toasted bun with romaine lettuce or tomato. If you’re not a carb lover, spoon it into some lettuce wraps for a healthier option!

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup Caesar dressing
• 1/2 cup parmesan, shredded
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• ½ cup water

Directions:

Place the chicken breasts and ½ cup of water in the crock pot. Let cook on low for 3-4 hours. Once finished, remove chicken breasts and shred. Drain liquid from the crock pot. Return the chicken to the crock pot and add the remaining ingredients. Mix and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.

CROCK POT DINNER ROLLS

From: http://weekendcollective.com/

Place under the broiler at the end for a rich brown color! Serve hot with butter.

Ingredients: 8-9 Rhodes frozen dinner rolls

Directions:

Line the crockpot with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. Place the frozen dinner rolls in the bottom of the crockpot. Let the rolls rise and thaw on low for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Once risen, cook the rolls on high for another 1 hour and 15 minutes until done.

CINNAMON ROLLS - CROCK POT

From: http://weekendcollective.com/

This is the perfect weekend treat! These cinnamon rolls are gooey and delicious. Put these rolls in the crock pot before running errands Saturday morning, or let them cook while you’re out and about on Sunday. You’ll come home to breakfast served hot and steaming!

Ingredients:

• 2 12 oz tubes of cinnamon rolls cut into quarters- divided
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup whipping cream
• 3 Tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg

Directions:

Spray your crockpot with cooking spray. Place a layer of cinnamon roll pieces on the bottom. Beat the eggs, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and spices until blended. Pour over the rolls. Place the remaining cinnamon rolls on top and spoon a packet of icing over the rolls. Cook on low for 2 ½ to 3 hours. Once finished, drizzle the rest of the icing over the rolls.

ORANGE CHICKEN - CROCK POT

From: http://weekendcollective.com/

This orange chicken is delicious and under $10! The dish comes together fast, so you don’t have to spend hours around the stove. Serve the chicken over fried rice, in a stir fry, or mixed into noodles for a perfect dinner or lunch!

Ingredients:

• 4 – 5 Boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed
• 3/4 cup Smuckers Sweet Orange Marmalade
• 3/4 cup of Sweet Baby Ray’s Original BBQ Sauce
• 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce

Directions:

Cook the chicken breasts on high for 3 hours. Drain the juices. You can leave the chicken whole or shred or dice it. Mix the orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce together. Pour the mixture over the chicken and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.

Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

From: http://weekendcollective.com/

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken packs a powerful punch with the hot pepper sauce that is sweetened by the honey. Serve this delicious dish over rice or on toast or a bun for a spin on pulled BBQ chicken.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 lbs. boneless chicken breast
• 1/2 cup steak sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce

Directions:

Spray crock pot with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in the pot. In a mixing bowl, mix steak sauce, honey, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce. Mix well. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Shred chicken and let it marinate in sauce for the last 1/2 hour of cooking.

Crockpot Balsamic Beef

Author: Kate at i heart eating .com

Ingredients
3 lb. boneless chuck roast
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 c. beef broth or stock
2/3 c. balsamic vinegar
2 T. brown sugar
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. liquid smoke (optional)

Instructions

Place roast in crockpot and sprinkle roast with salt.

In a small bowl, stir together broth, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke (if using). Pour the broth mixture around the roast.

Cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Shred beef with two forks, and return to crockpot.
Continue cooking for an additional 30-60 minutes.