Slow Cooker Reuben Spread

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Serves:	10 to 12
Prep Time:	10 Min
Cook Time:	2 Hr

Ingredients

1 lb	sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 pkg	8 oz. cream cheese
2 c	shredded swiss cheese,
1 pkg	corned beef, (3 ounces or more)chopped or use deli corned beef
3 Tbsp	thousand island dressing
	snack rye bread or crackers, or whole grain bread

I served this recipe at a valentine's Day party, and it was enjoyed by all of my guest. Instead of putting it on cocktail bread, I used whole wheat whole grain bread, and cut it into triangles. Can serve it right from the crock pot, but I chose to personalize the dish just a bit more, by making the appetizers and serving them on a platter. I did double the amount of corned Beef in the recipe and used real corned beef to add more flavor.

 

Directions

1

 Spray liner of crock pot/slow cooker, first and then then combine kraut, cream cheese, shredded swiss cheese, chopped corned beef and Thousand Island dressing in a small 1 1/2 quart size slow cooker/crockpot.

2

 Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours, or until cheeses are melted; Stir to blend. Serve warm, with bread or crackers. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.

3

 I wanted my appetizer to be more personal & full of flavor so I made the snacks using whole grain whole wheat bread, and cut them in triangles, and served them from a platter. I chose to use real corned beef for added flavor.

Cream Cheese and Rotel Tomatoes Dip

It's that time of the year when parties are still going on or will start up soon again.  With that in mind, I thought I'd post up some recipes that look good and easy.

CREAM CHEESE & ROTEL TOMATOES DIP

Submitted by: SandraAgnes

http://appetizer.betterrecipes.com/cream-cheese-and-rotel-tomatoes-dip.html

This easy dip for chips combines cream cheese, cooked sausage, and drained tomatoes with green chilies in a crock pot.

• SERVINGS: 15-20

INGREDIENTS:

11	or 12 Ounces of Cream Cheese
1 can	Diced Rotel Tomatoes, drained thoroughly
1 lb	Ground Sausage
	Chips, for dipping

DIRECTIONS:

Mix cream cheese and drained Rotel Tomatoes together in crock pot. Brown sausage and crumble. Drain off grease. Stir in crock pot with the cream cheese and Rotel Tomatoes. Heat thoroughly, stirring frequently. Serve with favorite dipping chip.

Three Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Tips

I have finally figured out what I'll do for Lyndon (bossman) for Christmas.  I'll give him a coupon to redeem for a home cooked meal that is diabetic friendly.  He is single and doesn't cook much and will be gone for two months.  After he comes back from Africa, he can redeem the coupons and that will give me time to research some recipes.  If you know of any good recipes, let me know.

So what does three ingredient slow cooker beef tips have to do with my present?  Not much but I ran across it while I was searching.  I made this but with only a third of the beef (due to cost).  I did use all of the soup that it called for but that was ok because I was serving it over mashed potatoes.  I can also serve it over rice or dressing or lots of things.  I think it turned out good and will make it again.

Here's the recipe:

Three Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Tips

3 pounds beef chuck for stew
10 ounces cream of onion soup (1 can)
10 ounces cream of mushroom soup (1 can)

Directions:

Mix the two soups in the bottom of your Crockpot, add the beef and stir.  Cover and let cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6.

Yep, that's it.  Then serve over what you want.  I turned it into more of a stew by adding a can of carrots and green beans.  I could see serving this with a salad or a bread biscuit.