Casserole in the crock pot?!
This year, I wanted to make a vegetable side dish for Thanksgiving and I've decided to make a vegetable casserole!. However, that damn turkey will be hogging the oven and I was wondering if a casserole could be cooked in a crock pot!? If so, for how long!?
Recipe:
2 (10!.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onionsWww@FoodAQ@Com
Recipe:
2 (10!.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onionsWww@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
General Oven to Crockpot Cooking Time Conversions
Oven to Crockpot
15 to 30 minutes 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours on HIGH
or 4 to 6 hours on LOW
35 to 45 minutes 2 to 3 hours on HIGH
or 6 to 8 hours on LOW
50 minutes to 3 hours 4 to 5 hours on HIGH
or 8 to 18 hours on LOW
Note: Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8 hours on LOW!.
I'd like to point out you don't give your casserole directions, I found if you want shredded cheese to coat the top of your cassrole, it's best to add 1/2 to 1 hour before serving!. I added to the beginning once & it burnt my cheese!
Oven to Crockpot Conversion General Information
Below you will find some general guidelines for converting your favorite recipes to the crockpot!. Since crockpots vary, you should consult your owner's manual for instructions!.
? Crockpots may vary but generally, the LOW setting is about 200 degrees F!. and the HIGH setting is about 300 degrees F!. One hour on HIGH is approximately equal to 2 to 2-1/2 hours on LOW!. Most crockpot recipes recommend cooking 8-10 hours on LOW!. Some recipes recommend the HIGH setting based on the nature and texture of the food!. You will have to judge your recipe accordingly!. For example, beef cuts will be better cooked on LOW for 8-10 hours to get a more tender texture, where chicken can be cooked on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours!.
? Reduce the amount of liquid used in most oven recipes when using the LOW setting, since the crockpot retains all moisture that usually evaporates when cooking in the oven!. Add liquids for sauces about an hour before done!. You will normally end up with more liquid at the end of cooking times, not less!. A general rule is to reduce liquids by half, unless rice or pasta is in the dish!.
? Spices may need to be reduced or increased!. Whole herbs and spices increase their flavoring power in crockpot cooking while ground spices may have lost some flavor!. Add ground spices during the last hour of cooking!. Whole leaf and herbs will probably need to be reduced by half!.
? Rice, noodles, macaroni, seafood, Chinese vegetables and milk do not hold up well when cooked 8-10 hours!. Add these to sauces or liquid about 2 hours before serving when using LOW setting (or 1 hour on HIGH)!. If you want to use milk in an 8-10 hour recipe, use evaporated milk!.
? Browning meats before cooking is a personal choice!. It's not necessary but it will reduce the fat content of some meats if you brown it before cooking!.
? Sautéing vegetables (like onions, etc) is not necessary, (except for eggplant which should be parboiled or sautéed prior due to its strong flavor)!. Just add them to the pot with everything else!. You may wish to reduce quantities of stronger vegetables since they will permeate the other foods in the crockpot with their full flavor!.
? Dry beans can be cooked overnight on LOW as an alternative to soaking!. Cover with water and add 1 teaspoon of baking soda!. Drain and combine with other ingredients!. Be sure beans are softened before adding to any sugar or tomato mixture!.
? For best results, use long-grain parboiled/converted raw rice in recipes, and use standard liquid amounts instead of reducing the liquid!. For mixed recipes requiring pasta, it's best to cook the pasta separately to al dente texture and add just before serving!.
? For soups, add water only to cover ingredients!. If thinner soup is desired, more liquid can be added at the end of the cooking time!.
General Crockpot Cooking Times for Specific Foods
Casserole 4 to 9 hours on LOW
or 2 to 4 hours on HIGH
(stirring occasionally)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Oven to Crockpot
15 to 30 minutes 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours on HIGH
or 4 to 6 hours on LOW
35 to 45 minutes 2 to 3 hours on HIGH
or 6 to 8 hours on LOW
50 minutes to 3 hours 4 to 5 hours on HIGH
or 8 to 18 hours on LOW
Note: Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8 hours on LOW!.
I'd like to point out you don't give your casserole directions, I found if you want shredded cheese to coat the top of your cassrole, it's best to add 1/2 to 1 hour before serving!. I added to the beginning once & it burnt my cheese!
Oven to Crockpot Conversion General Information
Below you will find some general guidelines for converting your favorite recipes to the crockpot!. Since crockpots vary, you should consult your owner's manual for instructions!.
? Crockpots may vary but generally, the LOW setting is about 200 degrees F!. and the HIGH setting is about 300 degrees F!. One hour on HIGH is approximately equal to 2 to 2-1/2 hours on LOW!. Most crockpot recipes recommend cooking 8-10 hours on LOW!. Some recipes recommend the HIGH setting based on the nature and texture of the food!. You will have to judge your recipe accordingly!. For example, beef cuts will be better cooked on LOW for 8-10 hours to get a more tender texture, where chicken can be cooked on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours!.
? Reduce the amount of liquid used in most oven recipes when using the LOW setting, since the crockpot retains all moisture that usually evaporates when cooking in the oven!. Add liquids for sauces about an hour before done!. You will normally end up with more liquid at the end of cooking times, not less!. A general rule is to reduce liquids by half, unless rice or pasta is in the dish!.
? Spices may need to be reduced or increased!. Whole herbs and spices increase their flavoring power in crockpot cooking while ground spices may have lost some flavor!. Add ground spices during the last hour of cooking!. Whole leaf and herbs will probably need to be reduced by half!.
? Rice, noodles, macaroni, seafood, Chinese vegetables and milk do not hold up well when cooked 8-10 hours!. Add these to sauces or liquid about 2 hours before serving when using LOW setting (or 1 hour on HIGH)!. If you want to use milk in an 8-10 hour recipe, use evaporated milk!.
? Browning meats before cooking is a personal choice!. It's not necessary but it will reduce the fat content of some meats if you brown it before cooking!.
? Sautéing vegetables (like onions, etc) is not necessary, (except for eggplant which should be parboiled or sautéed prior due to its strong flavor)!. Just add them to the pot with everything else!. You may wish to reduce quantities of stronger vegetables since they will permeate the other foods in the crockpot with their full flavor!.
? Dry beans can be cooked overnight on LOW as an alternative to soaking!. Cover with water and add 1 teaspoon of baking soda!. Drain and combine with other ingredients!. Be sure beans are softened before adding to any sugar or tomato mixture!.
? For best results, use long-grain parboiled/converted raw rice in recipes, and use standard liquid amounts instead of reducing the liquid!. For mixed recipes requiring pasta, it's best to cook the pasta separately to al dente texture and add just before serving!.
? For soups, add water only to cover ingredients!. If thinner soup is desired, more liquid can be added at the end of the cooking time!.
General Crockpot Cooking Times for Specific Foods
Casserole 4 to 9 hours on LOW
or 2 to 4 hours on HIGH
(stirring occasionally)Www@FoodAQ@Com
yes it can be done!. just about everything can be cooked in a crock pot!. times do vary !.!. set it to high for first half hour, then lower a little bit!.!.!.making sure there is enough liquid so it dont burn!.!.just check it periodically!.!.!.say every 20 minutes, stir and check tenderness of ingredients!.
i love my crock pots i have 2 different sizes!Www@FoodAQ@Com
i love my crock pots i have 2 different sizes!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Everything can be cooked in the crockpot! I would guess about 4 hours on high would do it!. Check it part way through, if it's getting burned or overcooked, just turn the heat down to low or keep wam!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The turkey needs to rest before slicing so why not cook the casserole while the turkey cools!?!?!?!?!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes it can be cooked in side of a crockpot! Ive done it before!.Www@FoodAQ@Com