Easy Cabbage Roll Casserole

There are just some recipes that really don't make for a pretty picture, but don't let that fool you when it comes to taste! I just tried this recipe I found in Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Cookbook and it's definately at the top of my list for comfort food!

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

5 cups coleslaw mix (2 bags)

1/2 cup uncooked instant rice

1/4 cup water

2 teaspoons Paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 can (15 ounces) chunky tomato sauce

Directions

1. Cook beef and onion in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown, drain.

2. Mix beff mixture with remaining ingredients in a 3-1/2 to 6-quart slow cooker. (Cooker will be very full, but cabbage will cook down.)

3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until cabbage is tender.

Optional Finishing Touch:

Place squares of process American cheese over the top of the finished casserole, or sprinkle with shredded Cheddar Cheese. Cover and let it stand a few minutes so the cheese will melt.

6 Servings

Italian Chicken and Potatoes

Here's another great recipe for the slowcooker!

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1/2 cup Italian Salad Dressing

1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

4 to 6 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges

Preparation:

Place chicken in bottom of Crock Pot. Sprinkle with half of the Italian dressing, seasoning, and grated cheese. Place potatoes around the chicken. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients.

Cook on low for about 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is done and potatoes are tender.

Serve with steamed green beans sprinkled with Italian seasoning and Ta..da...