Slow Cooker Corn and Broccoli Bake

Last night I tried out a new recipe to accompany our oven-baked pork chops.  This corn and broccoli bake received better reviews than the pork chops.  It is definitely a keeper. And, anything that you can do ahead to make meal time simpler is a plus. Throw in a slow cooker liner and cleanup is a breeze.

16 oz. frozen corn, thawed
16 oz. broccoli florets, thawed
4 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/4 c. milk

Place liner in slow cooker. Spray with cooking spray. Place corn, broccoli and cheeses in slow cooker and stir to combine. In a small bowl mix together soup and milk.  Pour soup mixture over vegetable and cheese mixture. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.  Give it a quick stir before serving.

BBQ Baked Beans

I know it has been awhile again since I shared a recipe, but I couldn’t pass this one up. Plus it makes it much easier when you have all your favorites in one spot. This was a great addition to our ribs this evening.

1 large can Bush’s baked beans (Country style are our favorite)
1/4 c. BBQ sauce

1/4 c. bacon bits (real) or crumbled bacon
1 Tbsp. brown sugar

Combine all ingredients and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.

Crockpot Rice Pudding

One of the new recipes I tried this week was a rice pudding recipe that I had seen floating around Facebook. Well, it wasn't what I was hoping it would be. My mom found a different recipe and had much better luck than I did. Here is her recipe. I hope you have as good of luck as she did.

2 cup rice (not Minute Rice)
1/2 gallon milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Raisins (optional)

Put in crockpot and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Pork Chop and Potato Bake

So it's been a while. I've tried out a few new recipes this week. Here is one that I think my family really enjoyed. My son loves Hashbrown Casserole, and this combines that with pork chops for an unusual combination. I think my favorite part of the dish was the crispy onions combined with cheese on the top.

6-8 pork chops
1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
1 can cream of celery soup
6 ounces dried onions
3/4 cup sour cream
24 ounces Southern-style hashbrowns
3/4 cup milk
Lawry's seasoned salt
Pepper

Brown and season pork chops with Lawry's. Combine soup, milk and sour cream. Stir in potatoes and 1/2 cup cheese. Place in greased 9x13 pan. Lay pork chops on top of potatoes. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes (I did 60). Top with remaining cheese and onions, bake, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes.

Easy Queso Dip

Guess what??  It was my treat week this week.  This gave me a chance to try out a new Pinterest recipe.  It seemed to go over well so I thought I would share.  It is super easy!!

1 lb. Velveeta cheese
1 can Rotel, drained
1 pkg. TGI Friday's spinach and artichoke dip (this can be found in the freezer section)

Place all three ingredients in your small slow cooker.  Warm to melt and serve with chips.  How easy is that!

Awesome Baked Beans

I just have to share with you one of my new favorite recipes (again found on Pinterest).  These are some awesome baked beans.  The only comment I got from my family is to double the recipe next time.  I had only made half; unsure how it would turn out.  I will share with you the full recipe.  Hope you enjoy them as much as we have.

2 (15 oz) cans Bush's pork & beans (the only one's in my book)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pkg  onion soup mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp prepared mustard
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 lb mostly cooked bacon

Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients except bacon together and spread in a 9×13 dish. Top with cooked bacon. Cover with aluminum foil and bake covered for 30 mins, then uncovered for 15 mins. (Makes one 9×13 dish)

Pineapple & Black Bean Salsa

I got this recipe recently off of Pinterest.  If you haven't checked out their website, you really should.  There are some great links to recipes and a bunch of other great ideas.

1 15.5 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 c. chopped fresh pineapple
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced
3 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Coarse salt

In a medium bowl, combine black beans, pineapple, jalapeno, red onion and lime juice. Season with salt and serve with tortilla chips.