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The Simplest To Die For Crockpot Chocolate Rice Pudding You’ll Ever Make

04/03/2017 By Jenn 2 Comments

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Crockpot Chocolate Rice Pudding is one of the simplest recipes you’ll ever make. It is literally a few mins of effort to gather your ingredients and dump them into your crockpot and in a couple of hours you’ll have a delicious chocolate dessert ready for you.

My kids were off for spring break last week so we did a whole bunch of baking and freezer meals. I noticed I had a ton of rice on hand so I figured to give rice pudding a try but with a twist of chocolate, ok double chocolate. I have never made Crockpot Chocolate Rice Pudding this way before but the chocolate lovers in my house loved it! Next time I might have to find other flavors to make.

This Crockpot Chocolate Rice Pudding is creamy and smooth, if your not a chocolate lover like me you can omit the chocolate parts and just have it plain. It’s still just as good! Gp grab your crockpot for the simplest to die for Crockpot Chocolate Rice Pudding you’ll ever make.

Crockpot Chocolate Rice Pudding

Ingredients:

3/4 c uncooked white rice
3 1/4c whole milk
3 TB butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa
1/2 c semi sweet chocolate chips
3/4 c sugar

Directions:

Spray your crockpot with a non stick cooking spray to prevent from sticking
Place all ingredients into the crock pot
Set your crockpot on high for 2 -3 hours or low on 4-5 (you just need the rice to be cooked through and not hard)
It’s that simple!
Top with a nice helping of whipped cream of course
Add a few chocolate chips to garnish, because a little more never hurt anyone
Enjoy!

Have you ever made Crockpot Chocolate Rice Pudding before or just rice pudding in the crockpot? Share your variations with me, I’d love to try them out!

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Crockpot Chicken Caesar Wrap

04/07/2015 By Jenn 10 Comments

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Looking for a simple lunch or dinner recipe? Here it is the Crockpot Chicken Caesar Wrap. So easy, delicious, filling and on the lighter side. Great for spring and or summer when you are looking for filling, yet lighter dishes.

I love anything Caesar, it is one of my go to dressings to use. Anytime I have the opportunity to use it at home for dinner I know I won’t hear the dreaded words from my picky eaters. They love it just as much as I do.

Plus anytime I can use my crockpot is a plus for me. There are days here in Florida where it is way to hot to do much with the oven.

Crockpot Chicken Caesar Wrap

Ingredients:

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup of your favorite Caesar dressing
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 cups chopped green leaf OR romaine lettuce
6 large flour tortillas (I like to use the spinach flour tortillas for extra flavor and nutrients)

Directions:

Spray the inside of crock pot with cooking spray
Pour the 1/2 cup of chicken broth
Place the chicken breasts in the broth, and cover crock pot with lid
Cook on Low heat 4 – 5 hours. OR you can cook on High heat for 2 1/2 hours
Remove chicken from crock pot and shred up the chicken. Pour remaining liquid out of the crock pot.
Place the shredded chicken back in the crock pot
Pour the Caesar dressing over the chicken. Stir to combine. Cover with lid, and cook for 30 minutes on low, or until thoroughly heated through
Top each tortilla with 1/2 cup of lettuce or greens of your choice, a little bit of the Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup of Caesar chicken
Wrap up tightly and serve
ENJOY!

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Crockpot Balsamic Pork Loin

03/16/2015 By Jenn 10 Comments

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If you need a tasty Sunday night supper or something easy while you work this super simple crockpot Balsamic Pork Loin fits either need. What you get after letting this cook all day is a lot of delicious rich flavor, tender texture, and an amazing scent floating through the house with minimal effort. A perfect crockpot recipe for us busy moms!

Crockpot meals are the best for those reasons and I try to use my slow cooker at least 2-3 times a week. It just makes my day easier and more productive knowing I do not have to worry that much about dinner. Simply add some buttered bread or rolls, mashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus (my favorite) and you have a complete and amazing meal on the table with little fuss! Your family will think you slaved in the kitchen all day.

Crockpot Balsamic Pork Loin Recipe

Ingredients:

1 ½-2 lb. pork loin
⅓ cup Balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves, crushed
½ cup broth – chicken or vegetable is fine
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. Worcestershire
½ tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. olive oil

Directions:

Grease bottom and sides of slow cooker with olive oil.
Season pork loin with salt and pepper.
Whisk balsamic vinegar, garlic, broth, brown sugar, and Worcestershire in a small bowl.
Place pork loin in bottom of slow cooker.
Pour balsamic vinegar mixture all over pork loin to coat.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Occasionally spoon liquid over pork loin.
If you want to serve sliced cook less time, for shredded pork loin let it cook longer.
ENJOY!

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Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup

02/16/2015 By Jenn 27 Comments

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With the cooler weather soups have been our go to dinner meals this past week or so. I love throwing a bunch of ingredients into my crockpot in the morning and forgetting about it all day and its ready for dinner with very little fuss. Plus it makes my house smell amazing all day long.

This crockpot chicken taco soup is a recipe that all my kids love, always a plus in my house. It’s one of those comfort go to meals on a nice cold winter day. Warming, filling and delicious!

You can mix it up a few ways with toppings and side depending on your taste. I do a little “topping bar” add on plate for my kids when I serve this. They love it because they can make it their own. It gives this crockpot chicken taco soup that added touch.

This specific crockpot chicken taco soup uses very few ingredients and most your probably already have on hand if you make tacos on a regular occasion for dinner. This recipe is so versatile, you could pair down the liquids a bit, add more beans and chicken for a stew or chili like consistency.

Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 Tb taco seasoning
1 ¼ C chunky salsa
½ C water
1 can black beans (rinsed)
4 oz frozen corn

Directions:

Place chicken breasts in crockpot and pour the ½ C water over the chicken.
In a large bowl mix together the rest of the ingredients.
Once mixed pour over chicken.
Cook on low for 6 hrs.
Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir everything up.
Eat and enjoy!

**Extras mix ins- Shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips, etc.

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Double Cheesy Crockpot Meatloaf

Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Loin

Crockpot Meatloaf: Double Cheesy Crockpot Meatloaf

01/19/2015 By Jenn 27 Comments

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This Cheesy Crockpot Meatloaf comes out of your slow cooker so juicy and full of flavor that you won’t believe it. This is comfort food at it’s best- not diet food, so don’t confuse the two.

You can omit the steak sauce to cut out some sodium (but I wouldn’t recommend it, it adds a lot of flavor!) Everything in moderation, and this is one of those nights you indulge.

Can you imagine working or running around all day to sit down to this meal ready and delicious? Now that the kids are back to school I am back to crockpot cooking, many nights these days.

Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls for a delicious weeknight dinner or it makes for a wonderful weekend meal too.

Cheesy Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients:

1 ½ lbs. ground beef (my favorite is a chuck/sirloin combo)
3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 cups shredded cheddar
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
½ cup ketchup
2 eggs
1-2 Tbsp. steak sauce
½ tsp. black pepper
½ tsp.garlic salt

Directions:

1 – Combine all ingredients in a large bowl with your hands.. gross i know but it is the only way to mix up your meatloaf- a wooden spoon just wont do it.

2 – Coat the bottom of your slow cooker with non stick spray, or line the bottom well with a solid piece of aluminum foil for easy clean up.

3 – Form your meat mixture into a long loaf, place in crockpot.

4 – Add a bit more ketchup to the top of your loaf to cover and lock in a bit more flavor.

5 – Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low 6-7 hours.I usually choose the low since I am out and about running errands.

6 – Slice right in the crockpot and serve.

* If you prefer this same recipe can be made in a 350 degree oven, bake for 55-60 minutes.

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Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Loin

Crockpot Apple Crisp

Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Loin

11/24/2014 By Jenn 18 Comments

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Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Loin

This Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Loin is really a toss it in, and forget about it and would be perfect for the morning before a marathon shopping trip- Black Friday or Cyber Monday perhaps?

My husband hates when I do anything he calls “fancy” to good, simple recipes. I was taking a big risk putting maple syrup on this I knew that. Thankfully he actually loved it and raved about the flavor, plus he is a huge bacon fan so the back that the pork loin is wrapped in bacon didn’t hurt. So we now have a new favorite fall dish in the house.

Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Loin Recipe

Ingredients:

2 lb. boneless Pork Loin
¾ cup Maple Syrup
2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1 ½ tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. black pepper
4-5 sliced uncooked bacon
½ cup liquid- water, beer, broth (it’s up to you)

Directions:

Whisk maple syrup, vinegar, dijon mustard, soy, garlic, and black pepper together well, set aside.
Pour your liquid into the bottom of the crockpot-water, beer, or broh.
Place pork loin in the center of liquid.
Drizzle half of your maple syrup mixture over pork loin.
Cover loin with bacon strips lengthwise.
Turn crockpot on low and cook for 7-8 hours.
If your are home occasionally baste your loin with the juices in the crock, if not don’t worry it won’t hurt.
In the last 20-30 minutes top bacon covered pork with remaining maple mixture.
ENJOY!

Serve the crockpot maple glazed pork loin with quick mashed potatoes and fresh greens beans, you will have the perfect comfort food meal with little fuss.

If you try this be sure to come back and let me know what you think.