Slow Cookercrock Pot Sausage Eggplant And Tomato Casserole Food

LAZY SLOW COOKER EGGPLANT CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• peel eggplant and slice into slices that are about 1-inch thick. Thicker slices (such as 2-inch slices) will take longer to cook
• lay eggplant in a colander and toss with salt. allow to sit for 30 minutes or so.
• pat eggplant with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture
• remove stem from portabella mushrooms, if applicable
• place grated parmesan, garlic and onion powder together in a small bowl and stir to combine
• spray slow cooker with non-stick spray
• spread a few tablespoons of sauce around bottom of slow cooker
• add a layer of eggplant
• cover with thin layer of sauce
• sprinkle with a layer of the parmesan mixture
• sprinkle some chopped basil on top
• next, place of layer of sliced mozzarella until fully covered
• repeat this 5 step sequence with portabella caps in place of eggplant (sauce - portabella - parmesan mixture - basil - sliced mozzarella)
• repeat the 5 step sequence again with eggplant this time (sauce - eggplant - parmesan mix - basil - mozzarella)
• Be sure to finish with a layer of cheese on top.
• cover and cook. slow cooker time should be 4-6 hours on low until all vegetables are fully cooked through
• cut into squares and enjoy a wonderful slow cooker meal!

"PLANT "ONE ON ME EGGPLANT CASSEROLE FOR CROCKPOT

Steps:

• 1. Spray 4 qt or larger crockpot with a little cooking spray.
• 2. Cut eggplant in 1/2 inch slices. Sprinkle with salt and layer in a shallowpan. Let stand 20 minutes to drain excess water from eggplant. Dry on paper towels.
• 3. Spray eggplant slices with cooking spray.
• 4. Combine the crushed fried nions,parmesan and seasoning blend in a medium bowl.
• 5. Drizzle 1 T of the oil in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with 1/4 of the onion cheese crumb mixture.
• 6. Layer 1/4 of the eggplant slices over the crumbs, then 1/4 of the sauce and 1/4 of the mozzerella slices. Repeat to make 4 layers.
• 7. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.

EGGPLANT SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set sausage aside., In the same skillet, saute eggplant and onion in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, basil and paprika; simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta; stir into eggplant mixture. Add sausage., Spread half of the sausage mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with ricotta cheese. Top with half of the cheese and remaining sausage mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

SLOW-COOKER SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Fry the onion and celery in the oil over a low heat until it starts to soften and cook, about 5 mins, then spoon it into the slow cooker. Fry the carrots briefly and add them too.
• Brown the sausages all over in the same frying pan - make sure they get a really good colour because they won't get any browner in the slow cooker. Transfer to the slow cooker and add the sweet potato and tomatoes.
• Put the purée in the frying pan and add 250ml boiling water, swirl everything around to pick up every last bit of flavour, and tip the lot into the slow cooker. Add the herbs, stock cube and some pepper. Don't add salt until the casserole is cooked as the stock can be quite salty. Cook on high for 4 hrs or on low for 8 hrs, then serve or leave to cool and freeze.

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO STEW IN THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
• Cover and cook on low heat for 8-9 hours.
• Discard bay leaf before serving with some brown rice or fluffy couscous or polenta.

CROCK POT SAUSAGE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
• Transfer to a greased 5-quart crock pot/slow cooker.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or until heated through.
• Yield: 12 servings.

EGGPLANT, POTATO, TOMATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Slice and salt eggplant, and allow to sit for an hour. Rinse salt off.
• Chop tomatoes, and combine with garlic, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and chilies. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Spread some tomatoes in the bottom of a 9 x 13" casserole dish. Layer eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, and finish with the last of the tomatoes.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with Parmesan, and bake for 15 more minutes.

BEEF, MACARONI AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles until al dente, 8-10 minutes, and drain.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cook ground beef with garlic, oregano, basil, onion, green pepper, and salt and pepper until beef is browned, cooked through, and veggies are tender.
• Drain any fat.
• Add tomatoes and tomato sauce to beef mixture, then simmer 5-10 minutes.
• Mix beef mixture with cooked macaroni and place in a 9x13-inch casserole dish or lasagna pan.
• Top casserole with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
• Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the eggplant slices with salt, and let stand for about 10 minutes. Drain off liquid.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly brown the eggplant slices on each side.
• Place a layer of the eggplant slices in an 8 inch square baking dish or casserole dish. Place some tomato slices over the eggplant, and then a few slices of onion. Repeat layers until you run out of eggplant. Pour balsamic vinegar over everything. In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread in a layer over the vegetables.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown and the eggplant is tender.

SLOW COOKER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray the insert of a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, onion, bell pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes begin to brown and the vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.
• Scatter the sausage evenly onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Top evenly with the potato mixture. Whisk together the eggs, milk and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until blended. Pour in the egg mixture. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the egg mixture leaving a 1-inch border around the edges to prevent the egg mixture from sticking.
• Cover and cook until the eggs are set, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 2 1/2-3 hours on low or 2 hours on high.
• Tip: Turkey breakfast sausage is a great alternative to higher-fat pork sausage and is equally as tasty.

CROCK POT SAUSAGE PASTA STEW

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain and place in a crockpot.
• Add water, spaghetti sauce, beans, carrots, red pepper and onion and mix.
• Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in the pasta, peas, sugar, salt and pepper and mix.
• Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender.

SLOW COOKER/CROCK POT SAUSAGE, EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add sausages and cook, turning occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until evenly browned. Remove to a plate lined with paper towel.
• Add onion, garlic and eggplant to pan. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until eggplant is golden. Stir in chilli and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
• Add stock and bring to the boil. Spoon eggplant mixture into slow cooker. Add sausages. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
• Stir in parsley. Season with pepper. Serve with steamed vegetables and crusty bread, if desired.