38 After-Church Slow Cooker Recipes

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38 After-Church Slow Cooker Recipes1/38 Pennsylvania Pot Roast 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pennsylvania Pot Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This heartwarming one-dish meal is adapted from a Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. I start the pot roast cooking before I leave for church, adding the vegetables when I get home. Then I just sit back and relax until it’s done. —Donna Wilkinson, Monrovia, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 331 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars,

4g fiber), 26g protein

4g fiber), 26g protein. 2/38 Buttermilk-Mushroom Pork Chops 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buttermilk-Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I went through several variations before creating the pork chops my family considers perfect! I wanted something rich, delicious and tasty that was still relatively healthy. This is a delicious Sunday dinner idea because you can pop it in the slow cooker in the morning and let it cook while you are at church! I suggest serving it with salad or grilled

Let’s just say I’m in trouble if I show up at a get-together

asparagus. —Kristin Stone, Little Elm, Texa Nutrition Facts: 1 chop with 3/4 cup sauce (calculated without noodles): 376 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 836mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. 3/38 Sausage and Kraut Buns 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage and Kraut Buns Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 12 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe has become a regular at our church potlucks. Let’s just say I’m in trouble if I show up at a get-together and they don’t appear! For

a fun dinner spin, try these sausage and kraut sandwiches over mashed potatoes

a fun dinner spin, try these sausage and kraut sandwiches over mashed potatoes. —Patsy Unruh, Perryton, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 468 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 4/38 Potato Chowder 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of the ladies in our church quilting group brought this savory potato soup to a meeting, and everyone loved how the cream cheese and bacon made it

It’s easy to assemble in the morning so it can simmer on its own all day

so rich. It’s easy to assemble in the morning so it can simmer on its own all day. —Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without bacon): 179 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 5/38 Slow-Cooker Pizza 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Always a hit at our church dinners, this hearty casserole keeps folks coming back for more. —Julie Sterchi from Jackson, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2

They’re so good, I put them on my blog, manilaspoon.com!

cups: 780 calories, 41g fat (21g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 49g protein. 6/38 Slow-Cooker Carnitas 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Carnitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We shared these flavor-packed tacos with friends from church who came over to help us move. They’re so good, I put them on my blog, manilaspoon.com! The slow cooker makes this recipe extra easy, and I love that whenever I make it, I’m reminded of the wonderful people

back in Michigan

back in Michigan. —Abigail Raines, Hamden, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 393 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein. 7/38 Contest-Winning Pizza Soup 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Pizza Soup Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This robust soup is a family favorite, and it’s a big hit with my canasta group as well. I top each bowl with a slice of toasted bread and cheese,

but you can have fun incorporating other pizza toppings such as cooked sausage

but you can have fun incorporating other pizza toppings such as cooked sausage. —Jackie Brossard Kitchener, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 303 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 884mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. 8/38 Brazilian Pork & Black Bean Stew 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Brazilian Pork & Black Bean Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During high school, I spent a year in Brazil and fell in love with the culture and food. One of

my favorite dishes was feijoada, a chili/stew served over white rice

my favorite dishes was feijoada, a chili/stew served over white rice. I introduced this easy recipe to my family, and it has become one of our favorite comfort foods. —Andrea Romanczyk, Magna, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 531 calories, 33g fat (11g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1069mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 33g protein. 9/38 Slow-Cooker Cubano Sandwiches 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Cubano Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 45 min Servings 8 Servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe came about because I didn’t have

pepperoncini for my usual Italian pork recipe so I used pickles instead

pepperoncini for my usual Italian pork recipe so I used pickles instead. It reminded me so much of a Cuban sandwich that I added the ham and Swiss cheese to complete the dish. Instead of adding cheese to the slow cooker, you can also build the sandwiches and top with sliced cheese. Place under the broiler to melt. —Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 526 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 1941mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 48g protein. 10/38 Tender Salsa Beef 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tender Salsa Beef Recipe photo

To keep it kid-friendly, use mild salsa

by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my Mexican-style twist on comfort food. To keep it kid-friendly, use mild salsa. —Stacie Stamper, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup rice : 259 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 11/38 Stout & Honey Beef Roast 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 8 hours

Honey, beer and seasonings make the sauce different and oh, so good

15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a heartwarming meal that’s ideal for chilly days and hectic nights. Honey, beer and seasonings make the sauce different and oh, so good. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 361 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 12/38 Sweet Orange Chicken 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Orange Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This orange

chicken recipe with orange marmalade is a family favorite

chicken recipe with orange marmalade is a family favorite. It’s sure to be a hit at your next get together!—Louise Gilbert, Quesnel, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without rice or noodles): 379 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein. 13/38 French Onion Soup with Meatballs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved French Onion Soup with Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got the idea for how to make this soup

after I went to a brewhouse restaurant that put ale in their gravy

after I went to a brewhouse restaurant that put ale in their gravy. I make this every time the weather starts to cool down in the fall—it’s comfort food for the soul. —Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 403 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 1760mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 14/38 Slow Cooker Chicken Stew 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to sprinkle chicken stew with toasted almonds or cashews and serve with hot

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit

couscous. Flavored with cinnamon and a touch of sweetness from the apricots, this pretty dish will stand apart from the rest at potlucks, too! —Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 279 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 497mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit. 15/38 Tarragon Chicken 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tarragon Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is comfort food at its finest. I cook it

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