Preparing a family meal does not only have to be a means toan end—it can also provide you with some invaluable bonding time with the littleones. The trick to preparing a wonderful meal or snack, whilekeeping a close eye on the kids, is to find dishes that are simple and fun toprepare—with fantastic jobs that are perfect for little hands!
Try out these 5 fantastic slow cooker recipes to make withyour kids and enjoy!
1. Pork stuffed peppers
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In this stunning recipe for Pork Stuffed Peppers from Fit Slow Cooker Queen, just the colors alone are enough to leave the little ones enchanted! Lean pork combined with subtle Italian flavors such as basil, oregano and Parmesan make these delightful stuffed peppers not only outstandingly delicious—but healthy too!
Pro Tip: Spoon the filling into the hollow peppers and pat it in!
There really is no way to adequately describe the incredible feelings that one gets from eating perfect mashed potatoes. No matter the age or maturity—a warm, comforting pot of mashed potatoes always seems to transport you to times of bliss. This amazing recipe for Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes from Cooking Classy is no exception.
Pro Tip: Measure out the milk beforehand and have the little one pour it in to the potatoes as you mix!
Get the full recipe here.
3. Banana pecan French toast
French toast in a slow cooker, you ask? Yes! And not just any French toast, but this astonishingly yummy recipe for Banana Pecan French Toast from Skinny Ms! Delight your children with this whimsical take on the classic brunch dish. A sprinkling of pecans, freshly-squeezed lemon and pure maple syrup add the finishing touches to a brunch bonanza that you are sure to go back to again and again.
Pro Tip: Place the sliced banana on top of the French toast and sprinkle the pecans on top!
Get the full recipe here.
4. Slow cooker brown sugar & pineapple glazed ham
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Pineapple and ham. It's a match made in culinary heaven, isn't it? Add a little bit of brown sugar to that and wow, you have just entered divine. And that's what the recipe below features. The brown sugar surrounds it all, from top to bottom, and the pineapple juices work with it to create a syrup that is everything you want pineapple and ham to be. Of course, you also get those sweet pineapple pieces, warmed from the slow cooker.
Get the full recipe here.
5. Slow cooker rice pudding
Forget everything you know or think you know about rice pudding. Even though it's true that too many people may think of nursing homes and mushy dessert when it comes to rice pudding, the recipe below shows that doesn't have to be the case. In this version, you get a sweet and light dessert that will have you totally rethinking rice pudding. It may become one of your favorite desserts. Sweet and easy; what's better than that?
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Get the full recipe here.