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Easy Crockpot Recipes

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

crockpot macaroni and cheese

Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese

Stephanie Gallagher

Crockpot Chicken and Turkey Recipes:

These tasty chicken recipes take only minutes to prepare.

Crockpot Ground Beef Recipes:

These Crockpot ground beef recipes are easy, inexpensive and tasty.

  • Crockpot Chili Recipe -- Two kinds of beans and a sweet and spicy sauce make this a family-pleasing chili recipe.
  • Crockpot Meatloaf -- Cooking meatloaf in the Crockpot allows it to retain more moisture than baking. This allows you to use leaner cuts of beef without losing flavor or juiciness. Yum!
  • Hash Brown Potato Casserole with Meatballs -- Meatballs sit on a bed of cheesy hash browns in this comforting Crockpot casserole recipe.
  • Taco Casserole -- Like baked nachos, this taco casserole is real kid-pleaser.

Crockpot Meat Recipes:

The Crockpot is ideal for tough cuts of meat, like brisket or corned beef. The long, slow cooking process tenderizes the meat, making these Crockpot meat recipes succulent and juicy.

  • Corned Beef and Cabbage -- A mustard, apple juice and brown sugar glaze makes t his corned beef tangy and sweet, too.
  • Crockpot Brisket -- An easy six-ingredient brisket recipe the whole family will love.
  • Crockpot Flank Steak -- Searing the flank steak before putting it in the Crockpot gives it a flavorful crust in this easy recipe.
  • Glazed Corned Beef Recipe -- A sweet and tangy glaze makes this corned beef recipe taste divine.

Vegetarian Crockpot Recipes:

You don't have to use your Crockpot for just beef and chicken. You can enjoy all the benefits of slow cooking with these meatless recipes, too.

  • Crockpot Split Pea Soup Recipe -- Barley makes this pureed split pea soup hearty and satisfying. Just add bread and a salad for a complete meal.
  • Crockpot Breakfast Casserole -- Despite the name, this dish makes a wonderful dinner, too. With hash browns, peppers, onions, eggs and cheese, kids love this recipe.
  • Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese -- Creamy, cheesy and oh so comforting, this macaroni and cheese is one of my kids' favorites.

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