Easy Peach Cobbler

2 cans cling peaches, undrained
1 yellow cake mix
1 stick butter

Open peaches with and Pour into Bean Pot. Sprinkle cake mix powder over peaches. Melt butter in microwave for one minute. Pour butter evenly over the cake mix. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

MUSHROOM PORK CHOPS

Empty 1 can of cream of mushroom soup into Bean Pot. Crush clove of garlic; mix in ¼ cup white wine. Place thick sliced pork chops on top, cover with lid. Bake 325F for 45 minutes

SUPER BOWL SHORT RIBS

4 lbs. Boneless beef short ribs 16 oz. Tomato sauce
1-cup dark brown sugar ½ cup soy sauce
2-3 med red onions coarsely chopped 3 Tbs. Cinnamon

Remove all visible fat and slice into 2 inch strips about ½-¾ inch thick. Place in Bean Pot and add other ingredients, which have been mixed together thoroughly. Cover with the lid and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours, stir

ROUND STEAK & MUSHROOM GRAVY

Place round steak in Bean Pot. Add 1 can mushroom soup and 1 can water. Cover with lid and bake in 350°F oven for about 1 hour.

QUICK JAMBALAYA

3 chicken breast
3 - 5-inch smoked beef sausage – sliced
1 package of Zatarain’s jambalaya mix
Water per package directions

Cover and bake in the microwave – 25-30 minutes

NO PEEK CHICKEN

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 pkg. long grain & wild rice (w/seasoning pkt.)
1 can each: cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup
1 can water

Combine rice, seasoning from box, both cans of soup & 1 can water in baker.  Place chicken on top and cover with lid. Bake at 350 for about 2 hours. Makes a wonderful tender chicken dish with great rice and gravy. (Try it with pork chops too!)

HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN

Place roasting chicken in the Bean Pot and pour FAT FREE honey mustard dressing over the top. Cover with lid. Cook for 1-½ hours at 425F

CHICKEN & VEGETABLES

Place chicken (skin on or off) in Bean Pot. Place chopped onion, celery and carrots around chicken. Sprinkle with ½ package of Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix. Place lid on top. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

CRANBERRY CHICKEN

Mix one can of whole berry cranberries w/ can of cream of mushroom soup & one packet of onion soup mix. Pour over top of chicken in Bean Pot. Cover with lid, place in oven; bake for 1-½ hours at 425

ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

Place turkey breast in Bean Pot; place 6-8 small red skinned potatoes, halved, around turkey. Add ½ cup white wine & 2 cloves pressed garlic. Season with salt & pepper. Cover with lid. Bake at 350F for 1-½ hours. Uncover for last 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing

You Need More Then 1 Bean Pot

Here is what Trisha Larson said about her Bean Pot:
This is what my strawberries look like after 2 1/2 weeks in my "Magic Bean Pot"!!! Thank you Celebrating Home for helping me save a lot of money on my produce!!!
This works for Veggies too!! Lettuce especially! I have 2 in my fridge all the time =) (keep the lids on... that's why the "Magic" happens)

Southwest Chicken Nachos

1 package (16 ounces) mild Mexican pasteurized prepared cheese product with jalapeño peppers, cut into cubes
3/4 cup Old El Paso® Thick ’n Chunky salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cooked Southwest-seasoned chicken breast strips, thawed and cubed
1 container (8 ounces) Southwest ranch sour cream dip
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
12 ounces large tortilla chips


Place cheese, salsa, beans and chicken in Bean Pot.
Cover and cook on 325 for 1 hour, stirring halfway through cooking, until cheese is melted and mixture is hot.
Stir in sour cream dip and bell peppers. Cover and cook about 30 minutes or until mixture is hot. Serve over tortilla chips.

Italian Tortellini Stew

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 medium zucchini, halved, cut into 1-inch slices
2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans ready-to-serve vegetable or chicken broth
1 (28-oz.) can crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15.5-oz.) can great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 (8-oz.) pkg. uncooked dry cheese-filled tortellini


In your Bean Pot, combine all ingredients except basil and tortellini; mix well.
Cover; cook on 325 for 2 hours.
About 20 minutes before serving, stir basil and tortellini into stew. Increase heat setting to 375; cover and cook an additional 20 minutes or until tortellini are tender.

Chorizo, Pecan and Cheddar Stuffing

1 pound chorizo sausage, casing removed and crumbled or 1 pound bulk chorizo sausage
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 medium celery stalks, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 package (16 ounces) seasoned cornbread stuffing crumbs (5 3/4 cups)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Cook sausage, onion and celery in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.

Place sausage mixture, stuffing crumbs, butter, sage and pepper in Bean Pot. Pour broth over mixture; toss to combine. Cover and cook on 325 for 1 hour. Gently stir in cheese and pecans.
16 Servings

Chive, Bacon & Onion Creamed Corn

4 slices bacon
4 1/2 cups Green Giant® Niblets® frozen whole kernel corn (from two 1-lb bags), thawed
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 container (8 oz) reduced-fat chive-and-onion cream cheese


In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon.
In Bean Pot, mix corn, bell pepper, milk, butter, sugar, salt, pepper and half of the bacon. Refrigerate remaining bacon.
Cover; cook on 375 1 hour
Stir in cream cheese. Cook 10 minutes longer. Stir well; sprinkle with remaining bacon.
8 Servings

Best Baked Beans

6 slices bacon
4 (15.5-oz.) cans great northern beans, drained, rinsed
4 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained, rinsed
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce


Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels.
In Bean Pot, combine all remaining ingredients; mix gently. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over bean mixture.
Cover; cook on 325 for 2 hours.

Cream Cheese Chicken

1 Package of Italian Dressing Mix
1/2 Cup of butter
2 Pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast - cut into 1 in. strips
10.75 oz Can of cream of chicken soup
8 Ounces of cream cheese

Directions
Pour melted butter in bottom of Bean Pot.
Stir in Italian dressing mix until butter and dressing are well mixed.
Place chicken in Bean pot and coat with butter mixture.
Cook on 375 for 1 hrs.
THEN Add cream of chicken soup and cream cheese. Stir until melted.
Allow to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or hot buttered noodles.

Quesadilla Casserole

2 Tablespoons of Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon of Ground Cumin
1 Tablespoon of Minced Garlic
1/2 Teaspoon of Oregano Leaves
1/2 Teaspoon of Crushed Red Pepper
1 Pound of Ground Beef
1 Onion, chopped
1 (8 oz) Can of Corn, drained
1 Can of Rotel
1 Can of Chili Beans
1 Cup of Picante Sauce
6 Flour Tortillas
2 Cups of Shredded Cheese

Directions
Brown ground beef and drain.
Add everything else, except tortillas and cheese. Mix well and heat thoroughly.
Spoon 1/4 of mixture into bottom of Bean pot. Place 2 tortillas on top.
2nd layer....1/4 mixture, large handful of cheese, tortillas. Repeat for 3rd layer. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
Place lid on Bean Pot and heat on 325 for 45min-1 hour. I serve with spanish rice.

Easter Bunny Carrots

1 Package of Whole carrots
1/3 Cup of Oil & vinegar dressing
1 Tablespoon of Extra virgin olive oil
1 Teaspoon of Thyme
1 Teaspoon of Rosemary
1 Tablespoon of Brown sugar

Directions
Trim ends of carrots and place in Bean Pot.
In a small bowl, combine dressing, extra virgin olive oil, thyme, rosemary, brown sugar, and mix well.
Drizzle over the carrots.
Cover and cook on 325 for 1 hour, turning once during cook time.

Low Fat Chili with a Kick

1-2 Pounds of Ground Turkey
1 Small Onion Diced
1 Can of Tomato Sauce
1 Can of Rotel, Original
2 Tablespoons of Chili Powder
1 Tablespoons of Cumin
1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
1 Can of Large Can of Hot Chili Beans (optional)
1 Cups of Large Can of Red Kidney Beans (optional)
Frozen Corn (optional)
Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni or Spaghetti (optional)

Directions
Brown and drain ground turkey, onion, and bell pepper on the stove top.
Add the meat mixture along with all other ingredients (except the pasta) to your Bean Pot.
Cook on 325 for 1 hour. Cook pasta on stove top, drain, and add to your chili.
If you like your chili thick and you are not using beans, you can add a tablespoon of corn starch. If you like it thinner, you may need to add a little water.

Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

4-6 Green Bell Peppers
1 Pound of Ground Turkey
1 Onion, diced
1 Potato, diced
1 Can of Whole Kernel Corn, drained
1 large Jar of Marinara Sauce
Garlic Powder to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions
Stuffing: In a large bowl, combine the turkey, onion, potato, corn, 1/2 of marinara sauce, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients together, until combined well.
Cut off the tops of the bell peppers, core, and remove seeds.
Place mixture into cored bell peppers until full. Put peppers in the Bean Pot and place tops over the stuffing.
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the peppers.
Cover and cook on 325 for 2 hours.

Tater Tot Soup

Here's one the Kids will Love too!
1 Package of Frozen Tater Tots
1 Whole of Small Container of Sour Cream
1 Package of Chopped Ham
2 Packages of Shredded Cheese
4 Cups of Milk

Directions
Cook on 350 for 1 hr.
Midway through stir it up.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

6 Large Potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 Large Onion, diced
1 Quart of Chicken Broth
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/4 Cup of Butter
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Cup of Cream (Half and Half Okay)
1 Cup of Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Directions
Combine all ingredients except for cream/ half and half, and cheese.
Cook on 375 for 1.5 hours  (potatoes should be tender).
Then you will need to mash potatoes until coarsely chopped and soup is slightly thickened.
Stir in cream and cheese. Garnish with toppings (bacon, chives, sour cream, cheese).

Healthy Chicken Soup

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stems of celery, chopped
1 small bag of baby carrots
5-6 small potatoes, cubed
1 Can of pinto beans, drained
1 Can of kernel corn, drained
1 Can of Rotel
3 Cans of chicken broth (low sodium)

Directions
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on 325 for2 hours.

Corn Chowder

4 potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 Can of cream corn
1 Can of whole kernel corn
2 Cups of chicken broth
8 Ounces of diced ham
1 Cups of diced onions
1/4 Cups of butter
2 Cups of half and half

Directions
Place potatoes, both cans of corn, chicken broth, ham, and onions into the Bean Pot.
Cook on 325 for 1 hour.
Mash the mixture to your desired consistency and then add the butter and half and half.
Cook for an additional 30 minutes, and you are set!

Vegetarian Baked Potato Soup

6 Large Potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 Cups of Vegetable stock
1/4 Cup of Butter
Diced onions to taste
salt to taste
pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
crushed red pepper to taste
2 Cans of cream of celery soup

Directions
Combine first 8 ingredients in a Bean Pot and cook on 375 for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in cream of celery and mash potatoes until coarsely chopped and soup is slightly thickened.
Garnish with toppings and serve.

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

1 Large Onion, chopped
4 Carrots, chopped
2 Celery Ribs, chopped
1/4 Cup of Butter
1/4 Teaspoon of Salt
1/4 Teaspoon of Pepper
1/2 Cup of Flour
8 Cups of Chicken Broth
3 Cups of Whole- grain Rice, cooked
2 Cups of Chicken Breast, cubed
1 Cup of Evaporated milk, fat-free

Directions
In a large saucepan, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter until tender; add salt and pepper while cooking.
Stir in flour until blended.
Add mixture to the Bean Pot, then add broth, rice, chicken, and milk.
Cook on 375 for 1 hour .

Tuna Casserole

2 Cans of Tuna
10 Ounces of Frozen Peas
1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Can of Broccoli and Cheese Soup
2 Cans of Water
1 Onion, chopped
1/2 Package of Spiral Pasta
2 Knorr Chicken Bouillon cubes

Directions
Cook everything together for 1 hours on 375
I like to sprinkle cheese on top after it's cooked.

Shrimp Creole

1 Pound of Shrimp
2 Stalks of Celery, chopped
1 Can of Tomato Sauce
1 1/2 Teaspoons of Tabasco Sauce
1 Teaspoon of Salt
1 Teaspoon of Pepper
1 Teaspoon of Parsley
2 Teaspoons of Garlic, chopped
1 Onion, diced
1 Bell Pepper, diced
1 Green Onion
2 Cans of Diced Tomatoes
1 Teaspoon of Sugar
Cooked Rice

Directions
Combine all ingredients (except shrimp and rice) in Bean Pot.
Cook on 350 for 1.5 hr.
Add shrimp last hour of cooking.
Serve over rice!

Herb and Garlic Chicken

2 Packages of Lipton Garlic and Herb "Secrets" Soup
3 Pounds of Boneless Chicken or a little more
1 Cup of Chicken broth

Directions
Cook for 1.5 hours on 375(the chicken will shred itself).
Use it in all sorts of recipes. YUM

Spinach and Salsa Chicken

3-4 Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
2 Cups of Salsa
1 Half of Bag of Frozen Spinach
1-2 Tablespoons of Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning

Place chicken in the Bean pot, pour salsa and sprinkle seasoning over it, and top with spinach.
Cover and cook on  325 for 2 hours or on 375 for 1.
Shred the chicken and mix together with the spinach. Serve on whole-wheat tortillas, over rice, or even over a salad for a healthy meal!

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

2 Cups of Steel-cut Oats
4 Cups of Water
5 Cups of Milk (may use skim)
1 Large Honeycrisp Apple cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
1/2 Teaspoon of Salt

Combine all in the Bean Pot and cook on 250 overnight, 7 to 8 hours.

Caribbean Chicken

4-6 Frozen Chicken Breasts
1 1/2 Cups of Water
1 Bottle of Caribbean Jerk Marinade
1 small onion, sliced
1 (8 oz) Can of Pineapple chunks, drained or half fresh chopped pineapple

Directions
Place chicken breasts, water, marinade, and onion in the Bean Pot.
Cook on 325 for 1.5  hours or 375 for 1 hour
Add pineapple chunks in the last hour or wait until the end for a fresher taste.
Serve over rice or in a warm corn tortilla with lettuce and Pico de Gallo.

Cabbage & Tomatoes

1 Head of Cabbage, cut into chunks
1 Medium onion, diced
2 (14.5 ounce) Cans of Diced Tomatoes
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
After cutting cabbage into chunks place in Bean Pot.
Cover with the remaining ingredients & cook on 325 for 1.5 hours

Ziti-Mex-Italian

1 Pound of Ground Hot Italian Sausage
1 Jar of Prego
1 Onion, chopped
1/2 Green Pepper, chopped
1 Can of Mild Rotel
1 Package of Penne Pasta
1 Package of shredded mozzarella
1/2 Cup of Grated parmesian

Directions

• Place prego and rotel in Bean Pot.I also added some minced garlic, oregano, and italian seasoning to taste.

• Brown sausage and drain. Add onions and peppers until barely softened. Then add to sauce. Simmer until hot throughout.

• Boil pasta just until slightly tender. Add pasta to the sauce and stir in carefully making sure all noodles are coated with sauce.

• Sprinkle with grated parmesian and top with a pkg of mozzarella. Allow to cook until cheese is melted.

This can also be heated thoroughly on the stove and added to a greased 9x13 dish and placed in oven until brown.

Pumpkin Pudding

1 Can of Pumpkin puree (15 ounces)
1 Scant tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 Teaspoons of Vanilla
1 Can of Evaporated milk (12 ounces)
3/4 Cup of Sugar
1/2 Cup of Biscuit mix
2 Tablespoons of Butter
2 Eggs

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a Bean Pot. Using an electric hand-held mixer at low to medium speed, beat ingredients together until smooth.
Cover and cook on 325  1.5 hours
Spoon into cups and top with whipped topping or a lightly spiced whipped cream.

Thankful Fiesta Soup

3-4 Cups of Leftover Turkey, chopped
20 Ounces of Chicken Broth
1 Can of Black Beans, drained
1 Can of Whole Kernel Corn
1 Can of Rotel
1 Can of Diced Tomatoes
1 Can of Small Can of Green Chilis
1 Can of Tomato Paste
1 Can of Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soup
4 Ounces of Queso Blanco Velveeta Cheese
Pepper
Ground Cumin
Garlic Powder

Directions
Mix all in the Bean Pot and cook on high for 325 for 1.5 hours

Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

1/2 stick Butter
4 IQF chicken breasts
1 Cup of Milk
1 Cup of SELF RISING flour
2 Cups of Chicken broth
1 Can of Cream of chicken soup
1/2 Cup of Onion chopped
1/2 Cup of Chopped celery
1/2 Cup of Chopped carrots
1/2 Cup of Peas
2 Tablespoons of Olive oil

Directions

1. Sauté chopped veggies in olive oil add salt and pepper to taste
2. Melt butter and put in bottom of Bean Pot
3. Cube chicken and put on top of butter. DON'T MIX
4. Mix milk and SELF RISING flour until smooth and put on top of chicken. don't mix!
5. To sauté pan with veggies add broth and soup and peas. Stir until mixed and pour on top. Don't mix! The milk and flour layer makes the dumplings! Genius :)
6. Cook in Oven on 325 for 2 hours

The World’s Best Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt & Pepper
Rosemary

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together mustard, syrup, and vinegar. Place chicken breasts into Bean Pot. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour mustard mixture over chicken. No need to marinate.

Bake for about 30-40 minutes. Season with rosemary.

Ranch Chili

1.5 lbs ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 small can chopped green chilies
1 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 can white hominy or pinto beans undrained
1 can kidney beans, undrained
1 can black beans, rinsed
2 cans diced, stewed tomatoes
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 pkg. dry ranch seasoning mix

Microwave ground beef with onions, chilies, salt & peppers for 4 minutes. Chop and drain fat. Dump rest of ingredients into your Bean pot then microwave 15 minutes or until hot

Cheese Dip

2-8 0z. pkgs cream cheese cubed
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
2 -cans Rotel Tomatoes, diced
1/4-Cup jalapeno
1 - 8 0z. Frozen Spinach, chopped, { I use 2 boxes, to make it thicker}
4- Cubes chicken bouillon
1- 8 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/2 onion, Finely diced


Mix all ingredients in the BEAN POT,
microwave for 3 minutes and stir,
microwave additional 2 minutes and stop and stir,
I keep doing until all cheese is melted...
This is great, everyone loves this..
Make a large Bean pot full....Serve with Chips and Fresh Vegetables

BEAN POT SPLIT PEA SOUP

1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed
1 ham-bone, or 2 meaty ham hocks, or 2 c. diced ham
3 carrots, peeled & sliced
1 med. onion, chopped
2 stalks of celery plus leaves, chopped
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp. seasoned salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. fresh pepper
1 1/2 qt.. hot water

Layer ingredients in Bean Pot, pour in water. DO NOT STIR. Cover and cook on 375 2 to 3 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone. Remove bones and bay leaf. Serve garnished with croutons.

BEAN POT LITTLE SMOKIES

2 packages Cocktail wieners
1 Medium bottle chili sauce
1 Medium jar grape jelly

Combine in Bean Pot and cook on 325 for 2 hours

CLAM CHOWDER

4 cans of Cream of Potato soup
4 cans of New England Clam Chowder
2 cans minced clams with juice
1 onion, chopped and sauteed in 1 stick butter
1 quart half and half

Saute onions in butter, then add all ingredients in Bean Pot cook on 374 for 1 hour

CHICKEN STEW MEXICAN STYLE

2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/2" pieces
4 med russet potatoes, peeled and cut very small
1 (15 oz) can mild salsa
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
1 (1 1/4 oz) pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce


Mix all ingredients together in Bean Pot, cook 375 for an hour in the oven or 25min in microwave. Serve with warm flour tortillas. You can also served corn with this. It is good mixed in it too.

APPLE GLAZED PORK ROAST

4 lb. pork loin roast
6 apples
1/4 cup apple juice
3 T. brown sugar
1 t. ginger, ground

Rub roast with salt and pepper. Brown pork roast under broiler to remove excess fat; drain well. Core and quarter apples. Place apple quarters in bottom of Bean Pot. Place roast on top of apples. Combine apple juice, brown sugar, and ginger. Spoon over top surface of roast, moistening well. Cover and cook on 325 for 3 hours, until done.

16 BEAN SOUP

1 package 16 Bean Soup
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon crushed oregano
2 cans no-fat chicken stock
Additional water to cover
3 stalks celery chopped
3 carrots diced
1 large onion chopped
3 cloves garlic sliced
1 pound turkey Italian sausage sliced
2 cans stewed (or diced) tomatoes

Combine first 5 ingredients (liquid should cover mixture by 1"-2") in Bean Pot Cook on 375 2 hours Add remaining ingredients and  additional 1/2 hours For more zing, add cayenne or crushed red pepper when adding second set of ingredients. Serve as complete meal or over rice. Freezes well.

Smoked Turkey Almandine

Take 3 large smoked turkey legs and remove meat
And put in bottom of Bean Pot.
Mix 8 oz. sour cream with 1 can of cream of chicken
Soup and pour over turkey.
Melt 1 and ½ to 2 sticks of butter and pour over all.
Crush up 1 stack of Ritz crackers and spread over all.
Place slivered almonds on top and bake at 350 about 30 minutes with lid off or until lightly brown.
Could use more meat if desired
Could use cooked chicken instead of turkey

ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

1 lb Breakfast Sausage - hot or mild
1 Onion - diced
3 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 can Stewed Tomatoes or Rotel
3 cans White Beans - your choice or mix of navy, great northern or white limas
1-2 Potatoes - diced
3 cans Chicken Broth
Salt and Pepper
1 can Cream of Potato Soup
Brown sausage and add to bean pot. Add onion Italian seasoning, tomatoes, beans,
potatoes, and chicken broth. Cover and bake at 350 - 375 degrees for 1 hour. Salt and
Pepper to taste and stir in cream of potato soup. Cover and return to oven for 5 - 10
minutes.
May add polka kielbasa if you want a heartier soup and 1 bag of Success rice at same time
when you add soup - you will need a few more minutes of cooking time. If you want a
thicker soup then add 1/4 to ½ cup of instant potato flakes - stirring in a little at a time till
it’s like you want.

Honey Mustard Chicken

Place roasting chicken in the bean pot and
pour FAT FREE honey mustard dressing over the top
Cover with lid. Cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours at 350 F

Corned Beef and Cabbage

2 medium onions or 1 large onion, sliced
2.5 - 3 lbs corned beef brisket
1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp. finely shredded orange peel (can use dried orange peel from spice rack)
2 tsp. prepared mustard
6 whole cloves
6 small cabbage wedges

Place onions in bean pot. Trim fat from brisket. If necessary, cut meat to fit into bean pot; place on top of onions. In a bowl combine apple juice, sugar, orange peel, mustard, and cloves; pour over brisket. Place cabbage on top of meat. Cover and bake at 350 for 2 1 /2 hours.

Belly Burner Chili

2 cups chopped onion
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green olives
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
3 pounds ground spicy pork sausage
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until brown. Drain and crumble.
2. In a slow cooker, combine sausage, onion, tomato sauce, water, black and green olives, pepper, soy sauce, chili powder and beans. Cover and cook on 350 for 1-2 hours

Autumn Beef Stew

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 small red potatoes, halved
1 cup water
1/3 cup butter or stick margarine
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

1. Place potatoes, carrots and onion in a 4-qt. Bean Pot. In a large skillet, brown beef in butter. Transfer beef to Bean pot with a slotted spoon.

2. Stir flour into the pan drippings until blended; cook and stir until browned. Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add salt, parsley, celery seed, thyme and pepper; pour over beef. Cover and cook on 275 for 3 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender

CARROT CAKE

1 Box Carrot Cake mix
1 handful coconut
1 handful chopped pecans
1/2 pkg. white chocolate chips
16 oz. sour cream
3 eggs
1 small can drained pineapple
(optional)

Mix all the above together in the Bean Pot.
Place lid on Bean Pot. Bake 12 minutes in microwave. Enjoy!

EASY TURKEY SOUP (Gluten-Free)

1 1/2 lb. fresh turkey breast, skin on
3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
Half a red onion, finely diced

2 ribs of celery, trimmed and chopped
4 large carrots, sliced (I plan on one carrot per person)
Half of a medium-large winter squash, peeled and cubed (butternut, banana, etc)
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Italian style herbs, to taste (basil, rosemary, thyme)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Rinse the turkey breast in cold water and place it in the bottom of the beanpot. Top with chopped garlic, onion, celery, carrots, squash. Season the goodies with sea salt, pepper and Italian herbs. Add the vinegar. Pour fresh cold water over the turkey and veggies until submerged.

Cover and cook at 350* for 2-2.5 hours until the turkey falls apart with the turn of a fork. Remove the piece of skin and discard. Pull apart the the cooked turkey into pieces, using two forks or a big spoon.

Serve with a sprinkling of fresh chopped parsley. Serves four.

Fajitas

In a beanpot dump the following ingredients
Raw chicken - cut up (I use 3-4 chicken breast depending on how much I want to make. - you can use more if desired) I also use Schwann's chicken - more flavor.

Cut up onions, peppers,
Add 1 pkg of fajita Mix
Cover with lid and put in microwave for 13 minutes.
Take out and add it to your tortillas with all of your favorite toppings!

Red, White and Blue Cake

1 strawberry cake mix
1 can 7-up
1 cup frozen strawberries - thawed

Mix all ingredients in Bean Pot or Serving Bowl
Microwave 8 - 10 minutes
Serve with cool whip
Garnish with strawberries and blueberries for Memorial Day or Fourth of July!

Brunch Bake

1 can Refrigerated biscuits
8 Large Eggs
2 cups, sausage, bacon, or ham
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste

Spray bottom of Bean Pot with cooking oil. Line bottom of pot with biscuits (the more you can squeeze in the better).

In a bowl whisk eggs with a dash of milk. Add browned meat, veggies, & mozzarella to mixture. Pore over biscuits (add a couple more eggs if biscuits are not covered)

Sprinkle Cheddar Cheese over the top. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until egg mixture is firm & cheese is melted.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

1 to 2 cans of black beans – drained well
1 to 2 cans of baby white corn – drained well
1 small red onion – diced
3 to 4 ripe tomatoes – diced (no seeds)
1 to 2 jalapeno chilies – diced with the seeds (more if you like it Hot)
2 to 3 ripe avocados – diced
1 to 2 cloves of garlic – put through a press
Fresh Cilantro to taste (I use a lot – love it!)
1 to 2 limes for the juice (for taste and to prevent the avocado from turning brown)
Salt to taste
If needed a splash of Olive Oil.
Mix Together, Cover, Chill and Serve with the Golden Corn Tortilla Chips.

Bean Pot Gringo Dip

16 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese
½ pint heavy whipping cream (or half & half)
2 cans diced tomatoes
¼ cup jalapeno, fresh or pickled, diced
8 oz. frozen chopped spinach
4 chicken bouillon cubes
8 oz. Velveeta cheese
½ cup milk
½ onion, finely diced

Mix all ingredients in the Bean Pot. Microwave for 3 minutes. Stir. Microwave for an additional 2 minutes and stir. Repeat as necessary until the dip is completely melted and hot. Serve with tortilla chips or raw veggies.

St. Patrick's Day Cake

1 white cake mix
16 oz sour cream
3 eggs
Green food coloring
Mix together in bean pot until lumps are gone.
Add 1 cup chocolate chips or Andees Mints and microwave for 7 minutes with bean pot lid on and then 4-6 more with lid off!

Chicken and Peppers

2 chicken breasts cut into strips.
2 peppers- whatever color cut into strips.
1 onion cut up
1 package mushrooms sliced.
Put all the ingredients into the bean pot and cover with one package with fajita seasoning. Mix with 1/2 cup water and put lid on.
Microwave for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked!
Serve with tortilla shells and cheese or just enjoy plain.

Cherry Chip Cake

1 cherry chip cake mix

1 can 7-up or sprite

Mix both together and put lid on bean pot. Microwave for 4 minutes. 

Take lid off and microwave for 4-6 more minutes until knife comes out clean!

Microwave Bean Pot Lasagna

1 box of lasagna noodles

1 large jar spaghetti sauce

1 16 oz cottage cheese

1 egg

1 pound hamburger/ Italian sausage

Place thawed meat in bean pot with the lid on and microwave for 2 minutes. Break up the meat and cover again. Microwave for 2-4 more minutes until browned. Drain off any excess fat.

Next break up the noodles and place them in the bean pot. Mix the egg in with the cottage cheese and then mix into the bean pot with the sauce. Add 1 cup of water and mix again.
Place lid on bean pot and microwave for 20 minutes stirring every 5.

 If it starts to look dry, add a little more water as the noodles tend to eat up the moisture.
I love this recipe because usually when I make lasagna the traditional way, it takes forever to layer, and it just falls apart when I try to cut it up. This way it is already "cut" and everyone loves it just as much!

CHICKEN CACCIATORE (EASY)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can tomatoes, diced (small)
2 cans tomato paste
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 can mushrooms4 cloves garlic (sliced)
1 T Italian Seasoning1 tsp basil1 tsp oregano

Mix all ingredients together and pour over the chicken in the crock pot. Cooked on 325 for 2 hours. Serve over rice or noodles.

TUNA SALAD CASSEROLE

2 cans tuna, drained and flaked
1 can cream of celery soup
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips

Combine all ingredients except 1/4 cup of the crushed potato chips; stir well. Pour into Bean Pot. Top with remaining potato chips. Cover and cook on 325 for 1.5 hours.

EASY BBQ CHICKEN OR RIBS IN YOUR BEAN POT

Place uncooked ribs or chicken in B/P.
Pour BBQ sauce (or your secret recipe) over meat.
Bake covered at 350 for 1 ½ to 2 hours depending on how much meat.

Take lid off last 15 min. to brown.

Spicy Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

One Whole Pork Shoulder 5 to 7 lbs
Salt and Pepper
One can Chipolte Peppers in Adobe Sauce
2 cans Dr. Pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Cooking Instructions
Place all ingredients in your favorite beanpot. Cover. *Slow cook 3 to 4 hours at 200F or 1 1/2 hours at 350F. How easy is that?

Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

 8 slices bacon
1/2 pound lean ground beef
8 ounce package cream cheese
8 ounce package cheddar cheese, shredded
10 ounce can Ro-Tel tomatoes
2 Tablespoons Parsley, chopped

Directions:
Cook bacon, drain and crumble.
While working on bacon, put ground beef/turkey in bean pot for about 3 1/2 minutes &let it brown. (drain if using beef)
Mix remaining ingredients in the bean pot Except two tablespoons of bacon crumbles and the parsley.

Cover and bake at 250 degrees for two hours or until hot and bubbly.* Or bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes (until hot & bubbly).* Stir parsley into dip and sprinkle reserved bacon for garnish.* Serve with vegetables or bagel chips.

Will taste like you spent hours in the kitchen, but the prep is just minutes.

‎13 Minute Meatloaf

1 - 1.25 pounds ground turkey/beef
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup ketchup
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste
2 T Worcestershire Sauce

* Mix all ingredients in your Bean Pot.* After all ingredients are mixed, shape into two loaves. * Put lid on Bean Pot and microwave for 13 minutes.* Cooking time may vary depending on the amount of meat and size/power of the microwave. But mine is done is 13 minutes & by making two loaves, your middle will be done instead of with one loaf.

Healthy Sweet Potatoes

Peel as many sweet potatoes as you want...we usually just do 2 of them.
Slice them into about 1/4 inch slices.
Brush lightly with olive oil & put in your bean pot.
Season: your choice...cinnamon, turmeric, or favorite this time of year,ground pumpkin spice. Whatever you like, don't use something you don't like.
Put the lid on & bake for about 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

HOT DOG AND BACON ROLLUPS

2 pkg. hot dogs, cut in half brown sugar
1 lb. bacon, cut into in the middle

Take a piece of hot dog and piece of bacon, wrap bacon around hot dog. Stick a toothpick through bacon to hold. Place one layer in bottom of Bean Pot and cover with brown sugar. Repeat until all the hot dogs have been used. Cook on 325 for 1 hour.

CRANBERRY PORK

1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1/3 cup French salad dressing
1 onion, sliced
3 pounds pork roast

In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, salad dressing and onions. Place pork in a Bean Pot and pour the sauce over the pork. Cook on 350 for 2 hours. Pork is done when its internal temperature has reached 160°F (70°C).

Warm Bean Dip

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 cans (16 ounces, each) refried beans
1 packet taco seasoning
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded


DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together cream cheese and sour cream in Bean Pot. Mix in refried beans until combined. Stir in taco seasoning.
Sprinkle the top with both cheeses.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese in melted and slightly browned. Serve with tortilla chips.

OR

Microwave at 8min intervals, stiring inbetween

Easy Microwave Chicken Enchilada Casserole

1 - 9 oz bag Frito's1 - 12.5 oz can chicken breast1 - Sm can sliced olives (optional)1 - Sm can mild diced green chile's (optional)1 - 20 oz can red enchilada sauce1 - 9 oz bag shredded cheese

Take ½ of each and layer them in a bean pot. (twice)Cover and cook in microwave about 8 minutes or until heated thru and the cheese is melted.

Cranberry Sweet and Sour Meatballs

2 lbs ground beef

2 eggs¼ cup water

1 cup bread crumbs

1 small onion – grated

1½ tsp salt¼ tsp pepper

1 can (1 lb) jellied cranberry sauce

1 – 12 oz bottle chili sauce

2 T brown sugar

1 T lemon juice

Combine ground beef, eggs, water, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper. Mix & form into 70 small meatballs. In skillet brown meatballs, then drain. Drain excess grease from skillet; add cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice. Stir and simmer until sauce is smooth. Pour sauce and meatballs into BEAN POT. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. (sauce should cover meatballs)

CREAMY CHEESY CHICKEN BAKE

4 - 6 Chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
2 10 1/2 oz. cans Cream of mushroom soup
1 16 oz Sour Cream
1 cup Mozarella Cheese, shredded

Place chicken in bottom of bean pot. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over chicken
Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving over rice or noodles

Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo
2 cups penne pasta
2 cooked chicken breasts
1 jar Alfredo sauce

Cover pasta with water and microwave for about 12 minutes or until done. Drain, add chicken and Alfredo sauce. Stir and microwave for another 10-12 minutes.

Hawaiian Bean Pot Chicken

4-6 Boneless Chicken Breasts (mine were still frozen!)
1 Bottle Archer Farms Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce (from Target)
1 20 oz. can Pineapple Chunks, drained
1 small jar Maraschino Cherries remove stems.(not pictures but in recipe)

place frozen chicken breasts in the Bean Pot and cover with Hawaiian Style BBQ Sauce.
Empty can of drained pineapple chunks and Cherries on top.
Cook 375 for about 1 hour in the oven.
Shred chicken with two forks while still in the Bean Pot so the chicken will be well coated with sauce.
Serve over rice.

Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole

2 cooked chicken breasts
1 box macaroni and cheese
1 cup chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn

Cover macaroni with water and microwave for 12-15 minutes until done. Drain, add cheese packet, and stir. Add in chicken, salsa, and corn. Microwave for about 10 more minutes.

Low Cal Brownie Cake

Brownies made with diet soda, no eggs, water or oil. Only 105 calories and 0.5g fat in each serving!
mix well in your Bean Pot and microwave for 8-10 min
Enjoy!

Bean Pot Root Beer Float Cake

1 White Cake MixCan of Root Beer

Mix Cake Mix and a Can of Root Beer in Bean Pot .... Place in Microwave for 10 min. Serve with Ice Cream. Yummy!!

‎7 Up Chicken and Rice

Put skinless boneless chicken breast in the bean pot, ...mix 1 can 7 up with 1 can cream of chicken soup and pour over top. Bake at 350 for 2 hours then add 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 cup minute rice and bake 40 more minutes. The chicken falls apart and you have chicken rice & gravy all cooked together. The smell while cooking is fabulous! Put a frozen vegetable in tortilla warmer in the microwave for about 8 min. and you have a total complete dinner! By: Cindy Morton

Chocolate Cherry Cake

1 box Devils food

1 12 oz cherry cola

Put cake mix in your beanpot, add half the cherry cola, mix, then add the remainder of the cherry cola - put lid on & microwave for 8-9 minutes- serve warm w/vanilla ice cream - can add nuts, chocolate syrup, cool whip if desired

Best Bean Pot White Cheese Dip

2 - 8oz Packages of Cream Cheese, Cubed

1/2 - Pint Heavy Whipping Cream

2 - Cans RoTel Tomatoes, Diced

1/4 - Cup Jalapeno, Fresh or Picked, Diced

1 - 8oz Frozen Spinach, Chopped

4 - Cubed Chicken Bouillon 

1 - 8oz Velveeta Cheese, Cubed

1/2 - Cup Milk

1/2 - Onion, Finely Diced

Mix all ingredients in Bean Pot....Microwave for 3 minutes.Stir and microwave an additional 2 minutes.Repeat as necessary until dip is completely melted and hot.Serve with chips or fresh vegetables.

Trash Can Soup

2 8oz. cans V-8

2 8oz. cans Spice V-8

1 can corn

1 can peas

1 can diced carrots

1 can beef broth

1 pkg. onion soup mix

1 1lb. pkg. cocktail wieners

Monterey Jack cheese

Mix all but the cheese in your Bean Pot.  Heat in 350 degree oven for 30-45 minutes, or until hot.  Serve over cubed cheese in soup bowls

30 Minute Potato Soup

30 Minute Chicken with Rice and Cilantro

30 Minute Chicken Chorizo w/roasted red peper

30 Minute Chicken ala King and Chicken Stew

30 Minute Chicken Fiesta & Baked Beans

30 Minute Chicken Noodle Soup

30 Minute Chili Chicken

30 Minute Hamburger Stew

30 Minute Chicken w/ Mushrooms & Tomato Soup

30 Minute Chicken and Vegetables

SNICKERS DIP!

You can do this is almost any of the Celebrating Home stoneware pieces!!

Take your stoneware that you will be using and place it in your freezer to get it super cold (remember all our stoneware is freezer safe and will keep your food chilled or HOT depending on what you serve in it!....
then do this:

2 8-ounce cream cheese
6 snicker bars (chopped)
1 container of cool whip
1/4 cup brown sugar

Mix all ingredients together and place in your stoneware....then serve with pretzels or gram crackers!!

Raspberry Lemonade Cake

1 lemon cake mix mixed according to package. Place in bean pot and mix 

1 cup frozen or fresh raspberries into batter. 

Microwave for 7-8 minutes and then take one half pink lemonade concentrate and mix with 1 cup powered sugar and pour over cake. Microwave for 4 more minutes. Serve with cool whip and raspberries

OVERNIGHT APPLESAUCE

6 – 8 apples (use 3 or 4 different kinds of apples)

¾ cups of sugar or splenda

1 teaspoon of cinnamon or to taste

¾ cup of water

OPTIONAL: small box of raisins

Peel, core and chop apples. Toss together all the ingredients and put in BEANPOT. Cover and cook in oven 250 degrees OVERNIGHT (if you get up and go the bathroom…STIR). Great on waffles, pancakes, biscuits. Heat leftovers and pour over ice cream for dessert. Super, good and easy! 

Hot Lava Cake

1 Devils food cake mix. Mix with all ingredients it calls for in your favorite bean pot. Take one can of milk chocolate icing. Put on the top of the cake mix by putting dollops of it all over the top of the cake. Cover with lid and cook in the microwave for 12 minutes (some differ in time). Cook until knife comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream for a special treat..

MOM’S FRUIT COMPOTE

16 oz applesauce;

¾ cup brown sugar;

¼ cup butter.

Microwave in Bean Pot until butter is melted and mix. DRAIN the following fruits & place in Bean Pot:

16-oz can peaches,

16-oz can pears,

20-oz can pineapple chunks;

16-oz can blue plums or black cherries;

3-1/2 oz jar maraschino cherries.

Add 2 bananas, sliced.

Sprinkle w/ mix of 3 TBSP brown sugar & ½ cup nuts.

Bake, uncovered for 1 hour at 300 deg F

Slow Cooked Bread Pudding

4 cups French bread cubes, toasted

2 1/2 cups milk, scalded, cooled slightly

2 eggs, beaten

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

dash nutmeg

dash salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons melted butter

1/2 cup raisins, optional

dessert sauce or whipped cream for garnish

Lightly butter your Celebrating Home Party slow cooker /Bean pot then add bread cubes. In a small bowl, whisk together the scalded milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, and melted butter. Pour milk mixture over the bread cubes then add raisins, if desired. Gently, using a large spoon or spatula, press bread cubes down into mixture so all bread pieces will soak up milk mixture. Do not stir. Cover and cook on 200 degrees for 5 to 6 hours, until bread pudding is set. Serve with a dessert sauce (links below) or whipped cream.

Hash-brown Surprise!

--30 oz package of plain frozen hash brown (shredded) potatoes
--4 already-been cooked sausage, or leftover diced ham
--1/2 onion, diced
--1 green bell pepper, diced
--1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
--12 eggs
--1 cup skim or fat free milk
--1 tsp kosher salt
--1 tsp black pepper

The Directions.
Dump in the whole package of hash browns into your Bean Pot. Spread them out with your fingers, and break up any clumps.

In a mixing bowl, mix the dozen eggs with the milk, salt and pepper, cheese, cut up sausage, and diced vegetables. Pour everything on top of the hash browns.

Cover and cook at325 degrees for 2 hours, This is done when the eggs are fully cooked and the edges start to brown a bit. If you want the cheese to brown and get a bit crispy on the sides, cook it longer.

Spanish Breakfast Surprise!

8 corn tortillas
8 eggs
2 cups fat free milk
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 (7-ounce) can green chiles, drained
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tiny onion, diced
1 cup corn
1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

The Directions.
Put a layer of corn tortillas on the bottom of Bean Pot---you may have to tear some to make them fit nicely.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine all of the other ingredients, and whisk together. Pour about 1/2 of the mixture into the Bean Pot, on top of the tortillas. Put in another layer of tortillas, and top with the remaining egg/milk/cheese/other stuff mixture. Top with another layer of corn tortillas.

Cover and cook at 235 for 1.2 hour .Uncover 15-20 minutes before serving and to release condensation and to firm up the top a bit. You know your breakfast is done when the eggs are fully cooked and the edges have begun to brown and the cheese gets a bit crispy on the sides.

CHRISTMAS MORNING BREAKFAST

8 Apples – 4 varieties (for different textures & flavors). Peel, core & chop

apples. Place in bowl; add ¾ cup water and ¾ cup sugar; 1 TBSP cinnamon; if you like, add 1/3 cup raisins or craisins & some pecans, mix & put all into bean pot. At 11PM on Christmas Eve – Put the Bean Pot in your oven at the lowest temp. (about 250 deg. F). When you wake up in the a.m., your house will smell marvelous! Serve the hot Apple Topping over pancakes or waffles. 

FAVORITE SAUSAGE DIP

1 lb. browned sausage,

1 block of cream cheese (softened) ,

1 can ro-tel diced tomatoes w. green chilies.

Mix all together and heat in the microwave for about 15 minutes....serve with tortilla scoops.....YUMMY Appetizer :)

CHILI CON QUESO

1 lb. Velveeta Cheese, melted

1 (15 oz.) can Chili with Beans

1 (4 oz.) can Green Chiles, chopped

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients and bake in BEAN POT for 35 minutes. Serve with chips. 

50-YARD LINE HOT DOG FONDUE

3/4 cup CHEEZ WHIZ Cheese Dip

1-1/2 tsp. milk

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 pkg. (1 lb) Beef Franks

24 small pretzel sticks

MIX CHEEZ WHIZ, milk and chili powder in bean pot. Cook on MEDIUM 1 hour or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to LOW. CUT each frank into 4 bite-sized pieces. Heat franks as directed on package. Insert 1 pretzel stick into each frank piece. DIP franks into CHEEZ WHIZ mixture to serve.

GREEN BEAN CHEESY BAKE

1 can cream of chicken soup..

1 can cream of celery soup..

1 can cream of mushroom soup..

1 sm can dried onions..

2 c shredded cheddar cheese..

2T crushed garlic..

Mix together in Somerset Bean pot then stir in 7 cans French style green beans 1 or 2 cans at a time, Bake at350 for 45 mins or Microwave for 20 mins

BEAN POT MAC & CHEESE

2 cups elbow macaroni

1 can chicken broth

2 cups Half/Half

8 oz block Cheese (shredded)

Directions: Place macaroni, broth, and half n half into Bean Pot

Stir then cover with lid.

Heat on high in microwave for 14 minutes (rotate every 2 minutes)

Remove from microwave, add cheese – stir – place lid on Bean pott and let sit10 minutes stir and serve warm!.

BEAN POT POPCORN

3 Tbsp oil, 1/3 cup popcorn, and favorite salt flavor ( white cheddar was really good) and cook in microwave for 4 1/2 - 6 minutes (mine took 5 minutes).The flavor was great and even my husband said it was better than regular microwave popcorn

BLT Scalloped Potatoes

Frozen Hash browns
1 Cup Sour Cream
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Cup of milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 pkg. Celebrating Home BLT Dip Mix
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

mix first 6 ingredients in bean pot, sprinkle with cheese. bake at 350 for 1 hour

Perfect Mashed Potatoes in a Bean Pot

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

6 cups warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, butter, salad dressing mix and parsley; stir in potatoes. Transfer to Bean Pot, Cover and cook on 350 for 1 hour. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Perfect Rice in your Bean Pot

3 C. instant rice 

3 C. water or chicken broth 

2 T. Butter

Salt & Pepper to taste 

Covered in your Beanpot ............ microwave on high for 5:55 minutes will get you PERFECTLY steamed rice to use w/any dish!

SLOW COOKER STUFFED PEPPERS

Makes: 4 servings

4 medium bell peppers

1/2 lb. ground pork

3/4 cup Barbecue Sauce, divided

1 cup instant white rice, uncooked

1 cup frozen peas

1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA Cheese cubed

1/2 cup water

CUT tops off peppers; chop tops, then refrigerate for another use. Remove seeds from peppers; discard. Set pepper shells aside. MIX pork, 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce, the rice and peas; spoon evenly into pepper shells. Top evenly with VELVEETA. POUR remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce into your Bean pot; stir in water. Stand stuffed peppers upright in Bean Pot; cover with lid. Cook 5 to 7 hours on 250 degrees

(or 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours on 300 degrees). 

BAKED POTATO CURLS

Peel and slice 4 potatoes and place in Bean Pot. Chop 1 bunch green onions & place in medium bowl. Fry 4-5 strips of bacon & chop into fine bits, add to green onion. Press 2 garlic cloves into bowl & mix with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup sour cream, & ½ stick melted butter. Mix together & pour over potatoes. Cover with the lid and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes

SALSA “FRIED” POTATOES

In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup salsa, 1 small can of black olives & 2

cloves pressed garlic. Chop ¼ cup fresh cilantro, add salsa mixture. Slice 4-5

potatoes & mix with the salsa mixture. Place the potatoes in the Bean Pot,

cover with the lid & bake for about 30 minutes at 350°F. Remove the lid &

grate the cheese over the potatoes. Bake about another 10 minutes until the

potatoes are fork tender & cheese is melted

ITALIAN POTATOES

Place peeled and sliced potatoes in the Bean Pot. Melt ½ stick butter; add 1TBS. Good Season’s Italian Salad Dressing mix. Pour over potatoes. Cover with the lid. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until done. While potatoes are baking, fry 2-3 strips of bacon until crisp. Chop bacon. Remove potatoes from oven when done and sprinkle bacon over top along with a cup (more or less) of shredded cheddar cheese. Replace top and set aside to allow cheese to melt. Serve and enjoy! 

BAKED BEANS

10 servings, 1/2 cup each

3 cans (15 oz. each) pinto beans, drained, rinsed

1 cup Barbecue Sauce

1 small onion, chopped

1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

2 slices bacon, chopped

PLACE all ingredients in your Bean pot; mix well. Cover with lid. COOK on 200 for 4 to 6 hours (or @ 300 degrees for 3 hours). 

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

4 to 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes, about 8 to 10 cups

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

Juice and finely grated zest of 1 orange

1/4 cup honey

4 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Dash nutmeg

Arrange sweet potato cubes in the pot. Combine the remaining ingredients and heat in the microwave. Stir to blend and pour mixture over the sweet potato cubes. Cover and cook on 200 degrees for 6 to 8 hours, until potatoes are tender. Serves 6-8. 

Cheesy Italian Tortellini

1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed

1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes

1 (14.5 ounce) can petite Diced Tomatoes

1 small can tomato pastes
1 large and 1 small package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or more as desired

Directions: brown sausage in a  skillet, place all other ingredients and cooked sausage into bean pot and place in Oven at 350 for about 45min. then when serving, sprinkle mozzarella cheese all over the top!

Pasta Primavera

8 oz. uncooked spaghetti noodles
1 c. Heavy Cream
1 tbsp Minced Garlic
2 1/2 c. Chicken Broth
1/2 c. Shredded Carrots
sm. Jar Roasted Red Peppers, drained
2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 oz. Soft Cream Cheese
1 c. Frozen Peas
1 c. Fresh Mushrooms
2 c. Broccoli Florets

Break spaghetti in half and place in Bean Pot with cream, garlic and chicken broth. Microwave on high for about 15 minutes (stirring after 7 minutes) until Spaghetti is tender. Remove carefully from microwave, and add 1/2 c. of Parmesan Cheese and Cream Cheese mixing well. Add Carrots, Red Peppers, Peas, Mushrooms and Broccoli. Mix well and return to microwave for 3-5 minutes until heated through. Top with remaining Parmesan Cheese.

Bean Pot Doritos Casserole

2 Cups ground beef (browned and drained)
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 Can cream of chicken soup
1/2 Cup milk
1/2 Cup sour cream
1 Can Ro-tel
1/2 Packet taco seasoning (or more- to taste)
1 Bag of Doritos                                                                                                        
Mix all ingredients except the doritos in bean pot, layer crushed doritos then beef mixture, repeat, ending with beef mixture. Sprinkle with more cheese. Cover and bake at 350 until it's nice and bubbly!

Beef Tips and Rice

2 lbs. cut of beef stew meat

1 can coca cola

1 big can cream of mushroom soup

1-2 packs Lipton onion soup mix

Put lid on and cook on 375 for 1 hour.

Make some rice....I use the boil in bag rice that takes like 10 minutes. Serve the tender meat and gravy over the rice. Voila!!! Delicious!!!

Smoky Chipotle Meat Loaf

1/3 cup barbecue sauce

2 canned chipotle chilies, seeded

1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chilies)

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, finely minced

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

1 cup quick-cooking oats

3 tablespoons ketchup

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Combine barbecue sauce, chipotles, adobo sauce, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and add garlic, onion, beef and oats. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands. Lightly pack mixture into Bean Pot.

3. Bake for 45 minutes. Carefully spread ketchup on top and bake for 10 minutes longer, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center reaches 160ºF. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.