My Recent Pinterest Recipe Successes!

There are sooooooooooo many recipes on Pinterest.
I have been a faithful Pinterest Recipe Tryer for months!!!

If I'm honest, most of the ones I have pinned under 'Recipes' are dessert. But, in hopes of helping you plan a few great meals this week, I'm listing below some of the recipes we have tried and LOVED!

{Just click on the Recipe Title to view the entire recipe.}


Crescent Chicken 
Delicious! There were no left overs this night. I served it over rice and everyone got seconds! After reading the 'soggy' comments, I baked the crescents 20 minutes and then poured the soup over and continued baking another 10 minutes.

Crockpot Italian Chicken
I serve this dish over noodles too! I only use one can of cream of chicken soup. Yum! And an easy crock pot meal.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup
I have made this several times and each time I think, ' This REALLY does taste like Chicken Pot Pie! You can even taste the crust!'

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
This was by far the #1 soup I have made from Pinterest. I love the wild rice in it! I used 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it was plenty of meat!
( I shredded my carrots rather than dicing them.)

Pizza Pasta Casserole
This is a yummy and super easy weeknight meal! And the best part? The recipe calls to make two 9x13 dishes, so one gets to go in the freezer for an even EASIER weeknight dinner later!
( I only use 1 pound of meat for these casseroles and I add a can of Italian diced tomatoes to make my jar of sauce go farther. )

Homemade Spaghettio's
We aren't a huge fan of Spaghettio's (the canned kind). So I can't vouch if these really taste like Spaghettio's, BUT... they were really good! I was a little skeptical because this recipe is really easy. It made a nice big bowl of pasta. Served with salad and garlic bread, it's a meal that will show up around here more! And not from a can!
(Don't omit the red paper flakes. I think they added a lot without it being spicy.)

Breakfast Casserole
This is the casserole I made Christmas morning. It was the perfect size for our family.
(I baked mine in a 7x11 sized dish.)

To Die For Blueberry Muffins
The title is literally true! If you like fresh blueberries, you must make these!!! I think I've made these about 4 times since they were first pinned on my recipe board. It is my #1 go-to recipe for blubbery muffins. You WILL NOT be disappointed!

Follow my Recipes Board {HERE}.

Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup

I've made this delicious, belly-warming soup a lot. 

And each time, I am so excited at how much it ACTUALLY tastes like 

Baked Potatoes!

Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup

What You'll Need:

12 slices of bacon

1 onion, diced

1/2 cup flour

5 1/2 cups chicken broth

5 medium baking potatoes

1 teaspoon parsley flakes

2 cups half & half

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup sour cream

Garnish- extra cheese and extra sour cream

Here's How:

1. Scrub and pierce your potatoes. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake at 400* for 30-60 minutes. Cool (enough to be handled) and then peel the potatoes with your fingers. Dice the cooked and peeled potatoes and set aside.

2. In a dutch oven, cook bacon.

3. Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate and cook the onion in the bacon grease. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add the chicken broth and cook until thickened. (Be sure to scrape all of those yummy bacon bits off the bottom of the pan!)
5. Add this hot broth and onions to your crock pot. Add potatoes, parsley, half & half, and most of the bacon. (Reserve some bacon to use as garnish.)
6. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in the cheese and sour cream and cook for a 1/2 hour more on high.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with cheese, sour cream and bacon. Serve and enjoy!



I adapted this recipe from Paula Deen's Baked Potato Soup recipe found here.