Office Potluck

[deemystified]

What's a good crockpot recipe for an office potluck?

*EDIT* This needs to be something that can cook in 4 hours or less. (I'm bringing the crock to work at 8am for lunch at noon.)

Comments

[posthaste]

this is going to sound really lame but i've always had great success with a bag of frozen meatballs cooked overnight in the crockpot with a jar of BBQ sauce poured on top and mixed in. i never fail to bring home an empty crockpot.

[deemystified]

No such thing as a lame suggestion! Although I actually need to edit this question... I need a recipe that will cook in 4 hours or less. (I'm bringing the crock to work at 8am for lunch at 12pm)

Thanks SO much for jumping in to help, though!

[posthaste]

well in that case...i made a crockpot full of meatballs and little smokies last weekend to have at my daughter's birthday party. i just thawed the meatballs overnight in the fridge and then the next morning threw everything into the crockpot on high for a couple of hours :)

[mutter_may_i]

I make frozen meatballs for my toddler boys all the time. I put them (frozen) in the crock and cover with jarred pasta sauce. Heat on low for just 2 to 3 hours and they are thawed and heated through -- that should work for your office party.

[deemystified]

I've read that before, I think. I must confess, the grape jelly idea kinda scares me. But, I'll try anything once!

[mop_top417]

You really can't taste the grape jelly, it just gives it a really delicious and original taste!

[bellasmommy]

Cheesy sausage dip!!!

- 1 roll of ground sausage, cooked
- 1 large package of velveeta, cubed
- 1 can of tomatoes with green chiles
- whatever spices you want, i like cumin, a little cayenne pepper, and onion powder

Put it in your crockpot overnight on low. :)

Serve with tortilla chips!!!

[deemystified]

Gawd, that sounds yummy... I'll have to try it when I have more time! :-)

[bellasmommy]

It's seriously AMAZING. Great for parties of a sport or office nature. Men love it.

[deemystified]

And low-cal too! :-)

Re: Reuben dip!

[deemystified]

That sounds interesting... My arteries are in protest already. Can you please tell me what corned beef is? I've seen it; I've eaten it. I just don't know *what* it is?

How do you *corn* beef?

Re: Reuben dip!

[sumobabe]

The corn in corned beef refers to a type of salt used when preparing the meat; the large salt grains reminded folks of corn, hence the name corned beef. Corned beef refers to a style of preparation rather than a specific cut, though a fibrous roast that will stand up to the preparation and long cooking process is typically used.

Re: Reuben dip!

[deemystified]

Thank you! I once worked with a bunch of folks from New York, and they looked at me like I was a moron when I told them I'd never tried corned beef before. The look was enough to make me not want to ask what it was.

:-)

[aliki]

Swedish meatballs