Creamy ranch potatoes and scalloped potatoes and ham will have your family saying, "Seconds ,please!" All while your crockpot does the work.
Crockpots are a wonderful tool to put to use in your kitchen. They are perfect for the working mom and the busy stay-at-home mom. The working gal can put her supper in the crockpot in the morning and come home to a delicious smelling house. The SAHM mom can do the same in the morning and she knows no matter what happens during the day supper is ready.
These scrumptious potato dishes are just the thing for a crockpot meal. The ranch potato recipe can be turned into a complete meal by adding sliced kielbasa or cooked ham chunks. The scalloped potatoes and ham is almost a meal in itself already. Drain and add a can of peas, or your favorite vegetable – carrots, corn or mixed vegetables, a few minutes before serving.
Creamy Ranch Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered or equal amounts of white potatoes, cut it small chunks
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 1 envelope buttermilk ranch dry salad dressing mix
- 1 can condensed cream of potato soup (you can also use cream of mushroom, cream of celery, cream of broccoli or cream of chicken soup for different flavor variations)
Directions:
- Place potatoes in a regular size slow cooker. In a small bowl mix the cream cheese with the salad dressing mix until well blended. Stir in soup, stir to mix well. Pour over the potatoes. Stir potatoes to coat.
- Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on low heat setting for 7 to 9 hours or on high heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 ½ hours. Stir to blend before serving. Makes 6 servings
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds medium-sized potatoes, peeled and sliced – you can also leave the potato skins on clean potatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked ham chunks
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup water
Directions:
- Combine the potatoes, onion, cheese and ham in a slow-cooker.
- Stir together the mushroom soup and water in a small bowl until soup is well blended.
- Pour the soup over the meat and potatoes.
- Put the lid on the crock pot. Cook on low heat for 8 – 10 hours or on high heat for 4 – 4 ½ hours.
Yield: 6 servings
NOTE: Again try varying the soups you use. Cream of broccoli is especially good in either one of these recipes. You can also and chicken instead of ham, browned hamburger or sausage.
For dessert try a sugar free treat that is simply delicious. Mock Snickers Bar will have your mouth watering for seconds. Check out Keep Your Preschooler Busy for ways to keep the little ones entertained while supper is cooking. The Importance of Family Meals is full of great reasons to enjoy dinner together
