I hosted a party earlier this year and successfully followed the freezing instructions on this recipe.

Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

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Ham Delights - Southern Living

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Southern Living Best Breakfast Casserole in the pan ready to serve

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pimiento cheese sausage balls - southern living

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Southern Living Tuna Pasta Salad on plates to serve

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Curry Chicken Salad - Southern Living

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Southern Living Cloverleaf Rolls in a basket to serve

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Southern Living Skillet Cornbread cut into wedges to serve

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Southern Living Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup in bowls to serve

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Mini Pimiento Cheese Balls

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Southern Living Slow Cooker Chili in bowls to serve

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Southern Living Biscuits and Gravy Muffins on a platter to serve

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slow-cooker cranberry-pear butter

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Southern Living Turkey Noodle Soup in a bowl to serve

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southern charcuterie board with cheese, crackers, fruit, and olives

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Southern Living Pumpkin Slab Pie with Cinnamon-Maple Whipped Cream in the pan to serve

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Southern Living Chicken and Sausage Gumbo plated serving with a glass of water and extra sliced green onions

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Southern Living Pumpkin Muffins on a platter to serve

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Sausage Balls - Southern Living

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Southern Living Ground Beef and Potatoes in a skillet ready to serve

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