Crockpot Potato Soup

A few of my favorite recipes lately...     Potato Soup   This was delicious. I ate it for dinner, lunch the next day and as a snack. So good!

30oz bag frozen hash browns (I used shredded)
28oz chicken broth
10.75oz can cream of chicken soup
2 tablespoons dried, minced onion (I used onion powder)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
8oz cream cheese, softened
4-6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled ( No bacon here)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Mix frozen hash browns (no need to thaw), chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, dried minced onion, and pepper in Crock pot and cook on low for 5 hours. (I cooked mine on high for 4 hours)

Remove lid and stir in cream cheese. Cook another 30 minutes and serve     Beef Stew - always a favorite   1 package stew meat 1 package stew seasoning (whisk into 1 1/2 cups cold water) 5 - 6 potatoes peeled and diced 3 - 4 carrots peeled and sliced 2 - 3 celery stalks sliced   This is so easy because you can add or take away veggies depending on how much stew you want.    Layer potatoes, carrots, celery, meat and liquid. Cook on high for 4 hours and let sit on warm for another 45 minutes or so. This helps the meat tenderize.    Serve with shredded cheese and yummy bread.  

Broccoli Casserole   1 bag frozen hash browns (for my family I used half) 1 jar Alfredo sauce 1 can of chicken (or you can cook and shred) 2 heads of broccoli 1 bag shredded mozzarella cheese   Cut broccoli into tiny pieces so it will soften faster.    Mix frozen hash browns with some Alfredo sauce. Layer broccoli, chicken, more Alfredo sauce and shredded cheese.    Top with bread crumbs or dried onions.    Bake covered at 350 for 45 minutes and uncovered for 15.       

Homemade applesauce

I didn't take a picture but this recipe I got from my mom is delicious! I even used apples from my parents apple tree. Yummy!

Ingredients

4 apples - peeled, cored, and chopped

3/4 cup water

1/4 cup white sugar

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

In a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are soft. Allow to cool then blend in the blender.

Oh so good!

Oh my gosh - this pizza was DELICIOUS!
Brett was shocked I actually made it! :)
Well, I didn't make it make it from scratch or anything...but still

Ingredients:
3 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (I used half a bag of tenderloins)
1 (6oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1 large clove garlic, minced (I used garlic powder)
1 (10oz) package pre-baked pizza crust (I found a really good thin crust at Walmart in their pizza section) Two in a pack. I can't wait to use the other one!
4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut chicken into bite size pieces.

Drain artichoke hearts, SAVe THE LIQUID!  Chop artichoke hearts.

Place artichoke liquid in large nonstick skillet and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add chicken and garlic to skillet. Cook chicken 3 to 5 minutes or until done. Stir in artichoke hearts. Remove from heat.

Place pizza crust on a baking sheet. Top evenly with tomato slices. Top with chicken mixture, sprinkle with basil. Top with cheese. Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until hot and the cheese is melted.

Enjoy the deliciousness!