Those long back-to-school days stretch into hungry nightsit’s unavoidable.
That’s when you know it’sslow cookertime.
The slow cooker is your key to stress-free weeknights this back-to-school season.
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We’ve rounded up some of our bestkid-approved recipesfor you to try in the slow cooker this school year.
Meatball Sliders With Tomato Sauce
It’s the entree that launched a thousand great dinners.
Kids can’t get enough of these tasty meatball sliders.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup
Chicken soup isn’t just for sick days.
It’s also a comforting back-to-school supper.
Easy Enchilada Bake
This has all the flavor of enchiladas with none of the labor-intensive prep.
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Cheddar Cheese Soup
Delight the cheese lovers at your table with this slow-cooker Cheddar Cheese Soup.
It’s so simple and delicious that it’s practically liquid gold.
Chop the vegetables into large, even pieces so they’ll remain intact during the extended cooking period.
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All you need is 25 minutes, and your slow cooker will take it from there.
Serve with some French bread so you could soak up every last drop.
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