54 Slow Cooker Recipes Your Kids Will Definitely Eat

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54 Slow Cooker Recipes Your Kids Will Definitely Eat2/54 Chili Mac and Cheese 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chili Macaroni and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What could be tastier on a cold winter day than chili or mac and cheese? Put them together and you have a terrific dish that warms you up and fills you up as well! —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 447 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 30g

carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein

carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein. 3/54 Bacon Cheeseburger Soup 5 Reviews Bacon Cheeseburger Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This bacon cheeseburger soup brings two of my absolute favorite foods together in one! The tomato, fresh lettuce and crisp bacon toppers make this soup taste as if it’s burger time. —Geoff Bales, Hemet, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 557 calories, 32g fat (17g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 1160mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 42g protein. 4/54 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. 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. 5/54 Bacon Mac and Cheese 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe photo

by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Jalapeno pepper adds an extra kick to this bacon mac and cheese, giving it great grown-up taste. I serve this comforting dish throughout the year.—Shelly Boehm, South Bend, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 438 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1106mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 6/54 Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

I make this during football season too

the Recipe Creator: I love making this satisfying dish—it’s easy and elegant, and the slow cooker minimizes my time in the kitchen. I make this during football season too. For game days, I skip the pasta and serve the chicken on submarine rolls with a bit of the sauce and some chopped lettuce. It’s also good cut in half and served on smaller buns as sliders. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 480 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 1684mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 50g protein. 7/54 Turkey Noodle Soup 13 Reviews Test

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch

Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make the most of leftover turkey with this down-home soup. Creating a broth by roasting the turkey, garlic and vegetables adds richness and depth to the flavor without the need for additional fats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 188 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch. 8/54 Slow-Cooker

9/54 Slow-Cooker Pork Medallions 19 Reviews Test Kitchen

Tater Tot Casserole 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Tater Tot Casserole Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What’s not to love about classic Tater Tot casserole—especially when it’s made in the slow cooker? You’ll want to add this family-pleasing potluck favorite to your regular rotation. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 383 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 9/54 Slow-Cooker Pork Medallions 19 Reviews Test Kitchen

Everyday, good ingredients are the key to my success in the kitchen

Approved Easy Slow-Cooked Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I find simple dinners are the best comfort foods that my family of seven really desires. Everyday, good ingredients are the key to my success in the kitchen. Three ingredients poured over the pork and—voila!—the most mouthwatering pork you have ever tasted! —Grace Neltner, Lakeside Park, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked pork: 259 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 fat

Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 fat. 10/54 Root Beer Brats 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an easy recipe that’s versatile, too. Serve the saucy brats over rice for one meal and have them on buns the next. For extra punch, add a splash of root beer concentrate to the sauce. —Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 563 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1575mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 11/54

Potluck Bacon Mac & Cheese Potluck Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This wholesome mac & cheese is slow-cooker easy. Make it during the week or take it to your next potluck!—Kelly Silvers, Edmond, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cups: 452 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 12/54 Huli Huli Chicken 156 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Huli Huli Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min

Huli means “turn” in Hawaiian and refers to turning the meat on the grill

Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I lived in Hawaii, I got this recipe for chicken marinated in a ginger-soy sauce from a friend. Huli means “turn” in Hawaiian and refers to turning the meat on the grill. —Sharon Boling, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken thighs: 391 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 43g protein. 13/54 Slow-Cooked Beef Enchiladas 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 30 min Servings 6 enchiladas Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Enchiladas get a beefy boost of goodness from slow-cooked roast

Enchiladas get a beefy boost of goodness from slow-cooked roast. When the meat is done, assemble with tortillas and bake. Top with lettuce and tomatoes if desired. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 enchilada: 551 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 1388mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein. 14/54 Hearty Slow-Cooker Chili 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the

morning, I load the slow cooker and let it do the work

morning, I load the slow cooker and let it do the work. —Molly Butt, Granville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice and toppings): 278 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 863mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 15/54 Deluxe Walking Nachos 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This slow-cooked potluck chili makes an awesome filling for a little bag of walk-around nachos. Cut the bag lengthwise to make loading your fork easier. —Mallory Lynch, Madison,

Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 282 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein. 16/54 Tangy Tropical Chicken Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In this colorful dish, exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple beautifully complement the chicken and lend a pleasant hint of sweetness that’s balanced by a bit of soy sauce. —Christina Aho, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 299 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 760mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars,

3g fiber), 26g protein

3g fiber), 26g protein. 17/54 Slow-Cooker Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Pie Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband likes some heat in our meals, but our children, not so much. This is the best of both worlds. Serve with additional chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired. —Dana Beery, Ione, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 541 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1202mg sodium,

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