February 7, 2011

10 Layer Slow Cooker Casserole

Granted February is the worst month of the year (with the exception of my birthday!), I do like being able to use the slow cooker to dish up some healthy, hearty meals! It doesn't get much better then prepping everything the night before, putting it in the slow cooker in the morning, setting it to the correct time, leaving for work, and then coming home to your house smelling of goodness and a meal waiting for you - as if someone was slaving in the kitchen ALL day!! Meet: The Slow Cooker (also known as: The Crock Pot)!

When I was in college (Ohh Denison......), I bought myself a Slow Cooker Cookbook that has treated me very well. It has hundreds of great recipes, that are easy to make, and easy on the waistline!! I came across this one the other day, and thought it sounded delicious! Sure enough, it was. Of course I altered it a bit, but it came out great! :)

10 Layer Slow Cooker Casserole
(serves 6)

Ingredients:
5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
salt and pepper
1 15 ounce can of corn, undrained
1 15 ounce can of peas, undrained
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 pound ground turkey/beef, browned and drained
2 10 3/4 ounce cans reduced fat cream of mushroom soup

Directions:
Layer 1: In a large slow cooker mix 1/4 of the potatoes with 1/2 of the onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.,
Layer 2: 1/2 can of corn
Layer 3: 1/4 potatoes
Layer 4: 1/2 can of peas
Layer 5: 1/4 potatoes mixed with celery
Layer 6: remaining corn
Layer 7: remaining potatoes
Layer 8: remaining peas
Layer 9: ground turkey/beef
Layer 10: 1 can of soup

Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6 hours.
Mix remaining can of soup with 1/2 cup water, and use as "gravy".

Enjoy! 

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