Southwest Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Southwest Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Southwest Artichoke and Spinach Dip

This recipe, Southwest Artichoke and Spinach Dip, was in Pillsbury Slow Cooker “come home to comfort” Cookbook.  With July 4th coming, this would be easy to make…because it’s made in your slow cooker.

 

Southwest Artichoke and Spinach Dip Recipe

 

Southwest Artichoke and Spinach Dip

1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped

1 box (9 oz.) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, cubed, softened

1 can (4.5 oz.) Old El Paso chopped green chiles, undrained

½ medium red pepper, chopped (about ½ cup)

½ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (2 oz.)

1 bag (14 oz.) round tortilla chips

 

Spray 1 to 1 ½ quart slow cooker with cooking spray.  In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except pepper Jack cheese and tortilla chips; spoon into cooker.

Cover; cook on low heat setting 2 to 3 hours.

Stir pepper Jack cheese into artichoke mixture.  Cover; cook on low heat setting about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.  Serve with tortilla chips.

 

(Recipe for Southwest Artichoke and Spinach Dip, Pillsbury Slow Cooker “come home to comfort” 2009, 2015)

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Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

 

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

My favorite kitchen appliance is the slow-cooker, and I use mine more than anyone else I know.  It does a great job with this good-for-you dish.

             Michelle Gurnsey                                                            Lincoln, Nebraska

 

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers Recipe

 

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

4 medium sweet red peppers

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded pepper jack cheese

¾ cup salsa

1 small onion, chopped

½ cup frozen corn

1/3 cup uncooked converted long grain rice

1 ¼ tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. ground cumin

Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

 

Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds.  In a large bowl, mix beans, cheese, salsa, onion, corn, rice, chili powder and cumin; spoon into peppers.  Place in a 5 quart slow cooker coated with cooking spray.

Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.  If desired, serve with sour cream.

 

(Recipe for Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

 

Every year my Mom made with cream cheese mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, and I’ve tailored the recipe to my family and have carried on the tradition.  I also make them in a slow cooker, which is convenient because I make the potatoes a day ahead, freeing up oven space.

        Ann Nolte                                                                           Tampa, Florida

 

Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

 

3 Lbs. potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed

1 package (8 oz.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened

1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream

  ½ cup butter, cubed

¼ cup 2% milk

1 ½ cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

1 ½ cups (6 oz.) shredded pepper jack cheese

½ lb. bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

4 green onions, chopped

½ tsp. onion powder

½ tsp. garlic powder

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water.  Bring to a boil.  Reduced heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.  Drain.  Mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream, butter and milk.  Stir in the cheese, bacon, onions and seasonings.  Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.

Transfer to a greased 3 or 4 quart slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low for 3 to 3 ½ hours.     10 servings

 

(Recipe for Loaded Mashed Potatoes came from Taste of Home, 2013)

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