31 Slow Cooker Potluck Sandwiches That AREN’T Sloppy Joes!

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31 Slow Cooker Potluck Sandwiches That AREN’T Sloppy Joes!1/31 Apple Cider Pulled Pork 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For potlucks and tailgates, we slow-cook pork with cider, onions and spices. These tangy sliders make a winning barbecue plate with sweet potato fries. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2 sliders: 375 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 563mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 2/31 Picadillo Sliders 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of

Any leftover picadillo makes for great nachos or queso dip

Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I’m pressed for time, these beefy sliders are my go-to. Any leftover picadillo makes for great nachos or queso dip. It freezes well, too! —Patterson Watkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 249 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 631mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 3/31 Ginger Beer Pulled Pork Test Kitchen Approved Ginger Beer Pulled Pork Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: This is just one of the many ways I like to cook pork

Creator: This is just one of the many ways I like to cook pork. My family enjoys the ginger flavor and also drinking ginger beer. It’s a bit different, but delicious! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 495 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 1244mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 4/31 Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 24 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy and

In total, it only takes five ingredients to make the recipe!

simple slow-cooked sandwich gets its flavor from bottled beer and onion soup mix. In total, it only takes five ingredients to make the recipe! —Jacki Knuth, Owatonna, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 294 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 5/31 Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like

The sweet-and-spicy sauce is always a hit

to share this dish at potlucks because it can be made ahead, which I especially appreciate during the busy holiday season. The sweet-and-spicy sauce is always a hit. —Martha Anne Carpenter, Mesa, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 536 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1304mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein. 6/31 Simply Delicious Roast Beef Sandwiches 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mushrooms add a different touch to these comforting roast beef sandwiches. I like to pile the shredded

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat

beef high on Kaiser rolls.—Scott Powell, Phillipsburg, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 307 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat. 7/31 Italian Turkey Sandwiches 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Turkey Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 12 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I hope you enjoy these tasty turkey sandwiches as much as our family does. The recipe makes plenty, so it’s great for potlucks. Plus, the leftovers are

just as good

just as good. —Carol Riley, Ossian, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 374 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 49g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 6 lean meat, 2 starch. 8/31 Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to share this dish at potlucks because it can be made ahead, which I especially appreciate during the busy holiday season. The sweet-and-spicy

sauce is always a hit

sauce is always a hit. —Martha Anne Carpenter, Mesa, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 536 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1304mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein. 9/31 Savory Beef Sandwiches 14 Reviews Contest Winner Savory Beef Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Before heading to work in the morning, I’ll get this going in the slow cooker. Then it’s all ready to serve—usually with hard rolls and potato salad or another salad—as soon as my husband

and I walk in

and I walk in. When my son moved to another state recently, I cut up a beef roast into smaller portions, repackaged it and sent seasonings for a two-person slow cooker as his housewarming present. —Lynn Williamson, Hayward, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 404 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. 10/31 Cuban Sandwich Test Kitchen Approved Cuban Sandwich (Cubano) Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you want a hearty sandwich that

won’t “overstuff” you, then the Cubano is for you

won’t “overstuff” you, then the Cubano is for you. Tangy pickles, tender pork, savory ham, gooey melted Swiss cheese and a hint of mustard are layered between two toasty pieces of bread for the ultimate panini. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 726 calories, 40g fat (16g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 2153mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 54g protein. 11/31 Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches 4 Reviews Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These zippy barbecue sandwiches

make for fun late-summer dinners and are perfect for potluck gatherings, too

make for fun late-summer dinners and are perfect for potluck gatherings, too. The coleslaw topping adds the perfect tangy crunch. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 411 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 12/31 13/31 Italian Beef Sandwiches 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Family-Favorite Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With only a few ingredients, this roast beef is a snap to throw together.

And after cooking all day, the meat is wonderfully tender

And after cooking all day, the meat is wonderfully tender. —Lauren Adamson, Layton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 278 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 735mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 14/31 Sesame Pulled Pork Sandwiches 6 Reviews Sesame Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to build a better pork sandwich, and this Asian-style filling was a huge hit with my husband and coworkers. Bring on

the wasabi mayo

the wasabi mayo. —Jennifer Berry, Lexington, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 324 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 15/31 Chipotle Pulled Chicken 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At our house, low-and-slow recipes have to have kid and husband appeal, plus good marks for nutrition. This chipotle chicken wins in both categories. Use leftovers for zippy barbecue pizzas or burritos. —Tamra

—Lee Deneau, Lansing, Michigan Nutrition Facts:

Parker, Manlius, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 298 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 1031mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 16/31 Shredded Steak Sandwiches 8 Reviews Shredded Steak Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe when I was a newlywed, and it’s been a favorite since then. The saucy steak barbecue makes a quick meal served on sliced buns or even over rice, potatoes or buttered noodles. —Lee Deneau, Lansing, Michigan Nutrition Facts:

It’s one seriously delicious slow-cooker dish

1 sandwich: 347 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 1100mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 17/31 Asian Pulled Pork Sandwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 14 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Asian pulled pork is a happy flavor mashup of Vietnamese pho noodle soup and a banh mi sandwich. It’s one seriously delicious slow-cooker dish. —Stacie Anderson, Virginia Beach, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 350 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.

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