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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken – A super easy crock pot meal filled with flavor! Chicken breasts slow cooked in a honey garlic sauce until tender.  Great served over rice.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

I have just been loving this honey garlic chicken recipe.  It’s so easy to just pop in the crock pot and enjoy a few hours later with almost no work done on my part.  It’s filled with so much flavor and we never have any leftovers because it’s such a huge hit!

Now there are just 6 simple ingredients in this recipe – chicken, butter, honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and garlic.  If you want a thicker sauce, mix together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water and pour it in the last 20 minutes of the chicken cooking.  Personally, I usually don’t do that because I think it is great as is but it is totally up to preference.

Additionally, if you don’t have any rice wine vinegar on hand, just use apple cider vinegar or worst case, white vinegar.

Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Common Questions About Making Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

What is honey garlic chicken?

Honey garlic chicken is a slow cooker chicken recipe made with chicken breasts, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, butter, and garlic cloves.

What cut of chicken should I use?

I like to use chicken breasts but chicken thighs also work really well.

What can I serve honey garlic chicken with?

Some of my favorite things to serve honey garlic chicken with are –

  • White Rice
  • Brown Rice
  • Couscous
  • Broccoli
  • Asparagus
  • Carrots

Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

How do I reheat honey garlic chicken?

Reheating honey garlic chicken is best over the stove top in a saucepan over medium heat but you could also microwave it.

What size crock pot do I need?

I like to use at least a 2-3 quart crock pot for this recipe but you can always use a bigger one if that’s what you have on hand.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken - A super easy crock pot meal filled with flavor! Chicken breasts slow cooked in a honey garlic sauce until tender.  Great served over rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Combine honey, butter, garlic, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar into the slow cooker. Give it a stir before adding the chicken in. Cover the chicken with sauce and then cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours.
  2. Serve over rice.

Notes

* If you want to thicken the sauce up before serving, mix together 1 tablespoon cornstach and 1/4 cup cold water. Pour into slow cooker and let cook for 20 minutes before serving.

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Cuisine: american / Category: Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

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Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo – The EASIEST way to cook chicken alfredo pasta at home! Just dump all of the ingredients in the crock pot and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

Chicken alfredo is a favorite at my house but my secret to making it? Using my crock pot! Now it may sound crazy but I love making pasta in the slow cooker.  It cooks right in the sauce so it ends up extra flavorful.  To make this recipe you just combine all of the ingredients EXCEPT the pasta and the parmesan, cook it for 2 hours on HIGH, and then add the chicken/parmesan in to cook for 30 more minutes.

Now if you want to make the dish look a bit more visually appealing, you can always sprinkle some fresh parsley on top or even cook a piece of blackened chicken.  This recipe makes about 4-6 servings and is great to heat up as leftovers the next day.

Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Common Questions About Making Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

What is slow cooker chicken alfredo?

Slow cooker chicken alfredo is a creamy, homemade alfredo sauce, pasta, and chicken all cooked together in a crock pot.

What else can I add to it?

You could also add things such as broccoli, asparagus, peas, etc.

How do I reheat chicken alfredo?

Reheating chicken alfredo is best over the stove top in a saucepan over medium heat.

What size crock pot do I need?

I like to use a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe so that there is extra room.

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Pasta

What type of noodles should I use?

Any noodles will work! I used penne but fettuccini, spaghetti, rotini, etc will all work great too!

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Of course! Just cut the chicken in the recipe and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Can I cook pasta in a slow cooker?

Yes! You need to add the pasta during the last 30 minutes and it is able to cook in the sauce.

What other types of pasta recipes can I make in a slow cooker?

There are so many options! Some of my favorites include –

  • Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
  • Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo
  • Slow Cooker Spaghetti Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Baked Ziti
  • Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

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Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo - The EASIEST way to cook chicken alfredo pasta at home! Just dump all of the ingredients in the crock pot and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 pound penne (or dried pasta of choice)
  • 2 cups shredded parmesan

Instructions

  1. In a large slow cooker, combine all ingredients except for the pasta and parmesan. Give it a stir and cover with the slow cooker's lid. Set to HIGH and cook for 2 hours.
  2. After the 2 hours have passed, remove lid and add in the pasta and parmesan. Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes.
  3. Stir the pasta and serve.

Notes

* You can also leave the chicken breasts whole and add them straight into the slow cooker. Once the 2 hours have passed, remove them, shred them, and add them back in.

© Madison
Cuisine: american / Category: Pasta
Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup – A fun spin on classic chicken noodle soup! Made with all of your favorite ingredients such as noodles, chicken, carrots, celery, and more with a dash of cream in the broth to make it creamy.

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup is one of those classic go-to meals at my house.  I love how it always is so perfectly comforting and delicious.  One of my favorite spins on it is this creamy chicken noodle soup recipe which takes all of those basic chicken noodle soup ingredients and adds a bit of heavy cream to it so that you end up with a thick, creamy broth.

Now when I make it, I usually will go a little bit lighter on the broth so that it comes out like a thicker, almost stew-like consistency but if you add additional chicken broth or vegetable broth like the recipe calls for, it will be more soup like.  Totally up to your preference on how thick you want it.  Additionally, use any type of noodles that you like best.  I prefer really thick egg noodle but any type will work.

Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Common Questions About Making Chicken Noodle Soup

What is creamy chicken noodle soup?

Creamy chicken noodle soup is a soup made with chicken, celery, carrots, onion, and egg noodles with a broth made from chicken broth and heavy whipping cream.

What makes it creamy?

Heavy whipping cream is the main thing that makes this soup creamy.

What else can I add to it?

You could also add things such as peas, lemon juice, fresh parsley, tortellini, or zucchini.

How do I reheat chicken noodle soup?

Reheating chicken noodle soup is best over the stove top in a saucepan over medium heat.

What size crock pot do I need?

I like to use a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe so that there is extra room.

What type of noodles should I use?

Any noodles will work! I used egg noodles but tortellini, rotini, penne, spaghetti, etc will all work great too!

Can I use vegetable broth?

Of course! You can use homemade vegetable or chicken broth or store bought vegetable or chicken broth.  Whatever you have time for/have on hand.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup - A fun spin on classic chicken noodle soup! Made with all of your favorite ingredients such as noodles, chicken, carrots, celery, and more with a dash of cream in the broth to make it creamy.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (cubed into 1/2" pieces)
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 3 large carrots (diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 - 2 1/2 cups egg noodles

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients (except for the heavy whipping cream and pasta) in a 6 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook for 6-8 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH.
  2. Stir in pasta and heavy whipping cream. Cover and cook on low heat for an additional 30 minutes (or until pasta is tender).
  3. Serve.
© Madison
Cuisine: american / Category: Main Course
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Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

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Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs – Make your favorite Ikea food right at home with just a few simple ingredients! Frozen meatballs slow cooked in a creamy gravy sauce.  This recipe is crock pot comfort food at it’s finest!

Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

My first time eating swedish meatballs (like many) was at Ikea.  I was about 4 years old and I was at one of the brand new Ikea stores a few states over.  They were perfectly warm and comforting.  Since then, I have experimented with making them myself and home and this crock pot swedish meatball recipe has become a classic at my house.

Now traditional Swedish meatballs are homemade with spices and a 50-50 blend of beef and pork but since this recipe isn’t going for perfectly authentic, I use frozen meatballs.  This is a simple 7 ingredient recipe that is meant to be as easy as possible so frozen meatballs really make it a whole lot easier.  That being said, you are welcome to make homemade if you want to!

When I make this slow cooker swedish meatballs recipe, I like to serve it over either egg noddles or rice.  It’s totally up to your preference!

Common Questions About Making Swedish Meatballs

What are swedish meatballs?

Swedish meatballs are typically a homemade meatball made from a 50-50 mix of ground pork and ground beef that is then topped with a creamy gravy sauce.

What type of frozen meatballs can I use?

Any type that you like! I used turkey meatballs but you could use beef, pork, a blend of beef and pork, vegetarian, etc.

What can I serve with swedish meatballs?

I love serving egg noodles or white rice with swedish meatballs.

What other types of meatballs can I make?

There are so many amazing meatballs recipe to try! Some of my favorites include –

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Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs - Make your favorite Ikea food right at home with just a few simple ingredients! Frozen meatballs slow cooked in a creamy gravy sauce.  This recipe is crock pot comfort food at it's finest!

Ingredients

  • 1 bag frozen meatballs
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon worchestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together butter and flour until combined and slightly browned (30 seconds).
  2. Add in beef broth, worchestershire sauce, and mustard and bring to a boil. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken (about 1 minute).
  3. In a large slow cooker, combine sauce and frozen meatballs. Cover and set to HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours.
  4. Add in heavy cream 30 minutes before serving and mix well. Serve over egg noodles or rice.
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Cuisine: american / Category: Dinner

Slow Cooker Irish Ale Beef Stew

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Slow Cooker Irish Ale Beef Stew – Make your beef stew even better by adding Irish beer and bacon to it! This slow cooker stew is the perfect comfort food.

Slow Cooker Irish Ale Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Irish Ale Beef Stew

Stew is one of my absolute favorite meals to make.  About once a week it shows up on my menu and I make one of my favorite varieties.  The one that has been popping up the most for me recently has been my slow cooker irish ale beef stew.  I had always thought it would be impossible to top how amazing beef stew was but when I tried adding bacon and beer to it, I have never looked back.  This beef stew is perfect! It has such a nice, strong savory flavor that tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had even longer to all melt together.  I serve it with a batch of dinner rolls and it’s the perfect meal!

Common Questions About Making Irish Ale Beef Stew

What is beef stew?

Beef stew is a hearty, thick soup made with various vegetables and roots such as carrots, onions, celery, and potatoes.  You can adjust the vegetables in it as need be by adding others such as peas or skipping those that you don’t enjoy.  This is a flexible stew that can be adjusted for anyone’s taste and preferences.

What kind of beer should I use?

I suggest using a dark stout such as Guinness but I think so long as you use a dark beer, it should turn out good.

What else can I add to beef stew?

There is a wide variety of additional things you can add to beef stew including –

  • Celery
  • Sweet potato
  • Butternut squash
  • Zucchini
  • Peas
  • Mushrooms
  • Beans

What cut of beef is best for stew?

Generally, I go for the pre-cut stew meat but you can also use chuck or round.

How long does pork stew last in the fridge?

Generally, 3-4 days is about as long as you want to keep beef stew in the fridge.  If you have leftovers that you want to save for longer, you can freeze it by transferring the cooled stew into an airtight container or freezer-safe bag.

Irish Ale Beef Stew

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Slow Cooker Irish Ale Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Irish Ale Beef Stew

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Slow Cooker Irish Ale Beef Stew - Make your beef stew even better by adding Irish beer and bacon to it! This slow cooker stew is the perfect comfort food.

Ingredients

  • 3 slices of bacon
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 1 yellow onion (peeled and diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2-3 large carrots (sliced)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups Irish stout beer
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. In a large pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and then add in the beef stew meat and onion. Cook until beef has browned before transferring it into a slow cooker along with all of the remaining ingredients. Chop the bacon and add that in too.
  2. Place the lid on top and cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 6-8 hours on LOW.
  3. Remove bay leaf and serve.
© Madison
Cuisine: american / Category: Main Course
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Slow Cooker Pork Stew

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Slow Cooker Pork Stew – This is the best pork stew recipe! Made with classic stew ingredients such as carrots, potatoes, celery, and more cooked together in a slow cooker until tender.

Slow Cooker Pork Stew

Slow Cooker Pork Stew

My favorite way to make stews is in my slow cooker.  I live by the “set and forget” mentality of cooking where all I do is pop things into my crock pot and then leave it to cook the rest of the day so that I can focus on other things.  One of the best slow cooker stews is this pork stew recipe.  Now it may sound weird to use pork in a stew but it really ends up with such a nice flavor that you are bound to love.  In my opinion, it tastes even better the next day!

Common Questions About Making Pork Stew

What is pork stew?

Pork stew is a hearty, thick soup made with various vegetables and roots such as carrots, onions, celery, and potatoes.  You can adjust the vegetables in it as need be by adding others such as peas or skipping those that you don’t enjoy.  This is a flexible stew that can be adjusted for anyone’s taste and preferences.

What else can I add to pork stew?

There is a wide variety of additional things you can add to pork stew including –

  • Sweet potato
  • Butternut squash
  • Bacon
  • Zucchini
  • Peas
  • Mushrooms
  • Beans

What cut of pork is best for stew?

Generally, I go for the tenderloin but I know that the shoulder is also popular for stews.

How long does pork stew last in the fridge?

Generally, 3-4 days is about as long as you want to keep pork stew in the fridge.  If you have leftovers that you want to save for longer, you can freeze it by transferring the cooled stew into an airtight container or freezer-safe bag.

Are there other ways I can cook pork stew?

You can either cook it in a crock pot with this recipe but alternatively, you could use an Instant Pot (click HERE for my Instant Pot Pork Stew recipe) or on the stovetop.

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Slow Cooker Pork Stew

Slow Cooker Pork Stew

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Slow Cooker Pork Stew - This is the best pork stew recipe! Made with classic stew ingredients such as carrots, potatoes, celery, and more cooked together in a slow cooker until tender.

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin (cubed)
  • 1 yellow onion (peeled and diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound yellow potatoes (diced)
  • 2-3 large carrots (sliced)
  • 1 celery stalk (chopped)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except for the cornstarch and water in a large slow cooker (6 quart or larger). Place lid on top and cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 6-8 hours on LOW.
  2. During the final 30 minutes of cooking, mix together the water and cornstarch in a small bowl and stir until combined. Add it into the stew and let the stew continue to cook. This should thicken the stew while it finishes cooking.
  3. Remove the bay leaf and serve.
© Madison
Cuisine: american / Category: Main Course
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Garlic Butter Venison Bites

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Garlic Butter Venison Bites – Tender venison sirloin cooked in a cast iron skillet with butter and garlic.  This recipe can either be an appetizer or a meal served over noodles or rice!

Garlic Butter Venison Bites

Garlic Butter Venison Bites

One of my favorite ways to cook venison is to make this garlic butter venison bites recipe.  The flavors work so well together and it’s always a big hit when I serve it for dinner.  My family loves when I serve it over egg noodles with some dinner rolls on the side, it is a super filling meal that tastes great and disappears off my table so quickly.  I can’t wait to make this recipe again soon!

Common Questions About Making Garlic Butter Venison Bites

What are garlic butter venison bites?

Garlic butter venison bites are cubed pieces of venison cooked in a cast iron pan with garlic and butter.  This recipe can either be served as an appetizer or as a full meal over rice or noodles.  You can also top with with a bit of freshly chopped parsley as garnish.

What cut of venison is best for this recipe?

Generally, I go for sirloin but you could also use the tenderloin.

Is venison healthier than beef?

There isn’t a huge difference between the two but venison tends to be a bit leaner, higher in protein, and higher in iron (according to Taste of Home).

How long do garlic butter venison bites last in the fridge?

Generally, 3-4 days is about as long as you want to keep these venison bites in the fridge.

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Garlic Butter Venison Bites

Garlic Butter Venison Bites

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Garlic Butter Venison Bites - Tender venison sirloin cooked in a cast iron skillet with butter and garlic. This recipe can either be an appetizer or a meal served over noodles or rice!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound venison sirloin (cubed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place a large skillet over high heat with the olive oil. Place venison in a singe layer in the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. The venison should become golden brown.
  2. Add butter and garlic to the pan and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, sitrring so that the meat is fully covered in the sauce. Serve.

Notes

* Other cuts of venison can work instead, just make sure it is one that is more tender.

© Madi
Cuisine: american / Category: Cooking with Game
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Cornmeal Dinner Rolls

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Cornmeal Dinner Rolls – A delicious side dish perfect for the holidays or any other weeknight meal. The cornmeal gives these rolls the perfect texture!

Cornmeal Dinner Rolls

Cornmeal Dinner Rolls

I will admit, I am a dinner roll hog during the holidays.  With bread being basically my favorite food, I always am snagging extra rolls during any meal that they are out.  Because of that, I know that I always have to bring extras to any holiday event and this year, it is going to be these cornmeal dinner rolls! Now it may sound crazy – cornmeal being used in a dinner roll – but hear me out, it adds just the right amount of texture and flavor to the rolls and they turn out tasting amazing!

Dinner Roll Recipe

Common Questions About Making Cornmeal Dinner Rolls

What can I use cornmeal for?

Cornmeal has so many uses! Some of my favorites include –

What goes best with dinner rolls?

I love to serve these dinner rolls with a little bit of butter and sometimes even jam (such as blueberry or raspberry) or if I want them to be more savory, I throw a bit of butter, parmesan, and fresh parsley on (as shown in pictures) after they are done baking.

Are corn grits and cornmeal the same thing?

No! Cornmeal is more finely ground while corn grits are courser.

What other types of dinner rolls can I make?

There are so many different varieties but here are a few of the most popular –

Homemade Dinner Roll Recipe

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Corrnmeal Dinner Rolls

Corrnmeal Dinner Rolls

Yield: 16 Dinner Rolls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes

Cornmeal Dinner Rolls - A delicious side dish perfect for the holidays or any other weeknight meal. The cornmeal gives these rolls the perfect texture!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 package active dry yeast (1/4 ounce)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water (warm, 120-130 degrees F)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, yeast, salt, and sugar before mixing. Add in warm water and mix until well combined before adding in water, butter, and egg. Mix until fully combined. The dough should be soft, yet sticky.
  2. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 6-8 minutes. The dough should become smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled.
  3. Punch the dough down before transferring to a lightly floured surface. Divide into 16 evenly sized balls. Place in a greased 9x13" pan and cover with plastic wrap again. Place rolls in pan and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  4. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown. Serve warm with butter.
© Madi
Cuisine: american / Category: Baking
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Ham and Potato Soup

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Ham and Potato Soup – This recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham! Ham, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion cooked together in a creamy broth.

Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato Soup

Call me crazy but I am more of a holiday ham person than a turkey person.  While I do love making a slow cooker turkey breast on occasion, I prefer to have either my famous maple dijon ham or honey mustard ham during the holidays.  I love that flavor and I find it so much more exciting than turkey! No matter how much I like it though, I am always trying to figure out ways to reinvent all of the leftovers we have every holiday season.  There are only so many times you can eat plain old ham before you need to jazz it up!

One of my favorite ways to use up leftover ham is to make a ham and potato soup.  This classic is so cozy that you really could make it outside of the holidays and enjoy it just as much! Made with lots of leftover ham, carrots, celery, onion, and potato, it is filling and makes quite a few servings so if you still have guests over, it will be enough to feed everyone.

Common Questions About Making Ham and Potato Soup

What kind of potatoes can I use in soup?

Some of the best potatoes to use for soup include russet potatoes and yukon golds.  Since I had both on hand, I used a mix in this recipe.

Can I use leftover ham from the holidays?

Yes, this is a great way to use up extra holiday ham but alternatively, you can always just buy diced ham or even just cut up from thickly sliced deli ham.

What else can I use leftover ham for?

There are so many options but some of my favorites include –

How do I make ham stock?

My instructions for how to make ham stock can be found by clicking HERE.  It’s so easy and really adds depth to any soup or stew that it is used in.

Can I freeze leftover ham?

Yes! Once your ham is cooled, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then put it in a freezer-safe ziploc or aluminum foil.

Leftover Ham and Potato Soup

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Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato Soup

Yield: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ham and Potato Soup - This recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham! Ham, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion cooked together in a creamy broth.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 3-4 large carrots (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup celery (diced)
  • 4 cups potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked ham (diced)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken or ham stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add in onions and cook until they turn soft and translucent.
  2. Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, black pepper, and garlic into the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes. Add in the ham and flour, mixing until well combined and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the stock in and bring the a soft boil for about 10-15 minutes. The potatoes should be tender.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add in milk. Cook for about 5-7 more minutes or until the soup has started to thicken up.
  4. Serve topped with shredded cheese.
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Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes

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Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes – A delicious side dish perfect as a part of any weeknight meal or as a holiday dish! Red potatoes mashed with creamy boursin cheese and herbs.

Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes

Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes

Who else loves mashed potatoes?! One of my favorite ways to have them this season has been to make this garlic herb cheese mashed red potatoes recipe.  While the name might be a mouthful, it is essentially mashed potatoes made with red potatoes that you add garlic herb boursin cheese into to give it a creamy texture and flavor that is hard to top.

Now these mashed potatoes are perfect for everything from being a side dish that’s a part of a regular weeknight meal to being a part of your holiday spread.  I am so excited to whip these tasty mashed potatoes up and serve them on Thanksgiving day!

Mashed Red Potatoes

Common Questions About Making Mashed Red Potatoes

Are red potatoes good for mashing?

Yes! Red potatoes are great for everything from mashing to roasting to baking! The texture of mashed red potatoes is pretty similar to a russet potato.

How do you make red mashed potatoes?

You make mashed red potatoes the same way that you make any other mashed potatoes! Cover them with water, boil, drain, and mash them!

Are red or white potatoes better for mashing?

Either will work well.

Do you peel red potatoes before boiling?

It is not necessary to peel red potatoes before boiling.

What is boursin cheese?

Boursin cheese is essentially cream cheese with herbs and spices mixed into it.  It is available pre-packaged at most grocery stores.

Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe

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Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes

Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes

Yield: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes - A delicious side dish perfect as a part of any weeknight meal or as a holiday dish! Red potatoes mashed with creamy boursin cheese and herbs.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red potatoes (diced)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk (or half-and-half)
  • 1 package Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium high heat, bring diced potatoes, water, and salt to a boil. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Drain the liquid out.
  2. Once the potatoes are drained, mash the potatoes using a potato masher until the are the desired texture.
  3. Add in butter, milk, and boursin cheese. Mix until well combined.
© Madison
Cuisine: american / Category: Recipe Index
Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes - A delicious side dish perfect as a part of any weeknight meal or as a holiday dish! Red potatoes mashed with creamy boursin cheese and herbs. Mashed Red Potatoes | Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe | Red Potato Recipe