Crockpot Hashbrown and Ham Casserole

32 oz. frozen shredded hashbrowns

1 c. milk

1/2 c. chopped frozen onion, optional

seasoning, optional : dry mustard, garlic powder

chicken broth, if needed (if it's too dry)

16 oz. chopped ham

8 oz. + shredded Monterey Jack, or sharp cheddar cheese

12 eggs

1 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

Combine all ingredients in lined crockpot. Cover and cook 7-8 hours on low (or overnight). I make this for Christmas morning. Served with sausage balls, fruit, bacon, waffle cakes, or french toast sticks, yogurt, coffee, tea, cocoa, etc...

Crockpot Doughnuts

1 can biscuits

1 c. light brown sugar

1 T. cinnamon

2 t. butter

powdered sugar

Grease bottom of crockpot with the butter, or use liner. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Cut biscuits into quarters and toss in sugar mixture. Place in crockpot. Cover with paper towels and cook on high for 2 hours. Cool for 3 minutes, dust with powdered sugar and serve.

This recipe can probably be doubled, but I haven't tried it.

This is a lot like my pull apart bread that's baked in the oven.

Condensed Milk Oreo Brownies

3/4 c. butter, melted

14 oz. can condensed milk

3/4 c. semi-sweet/dark chocolate chips, chopped

2 eggs, room temperature

1 egg yolk, room temperature

1 T. vanilla

1/4 c. light or dark brown sugar

1/4 c. sugar

1/2 c. plain flour

1/4 c. cocoa powder

1/4 t. salt

1/4 c. milk chocolate chips

10 Oreos, broken in pieces

Preheat oven to 350. Line or spray 8x8 pan. Set aside. In a medium size pan, over low heat, melt butter. Add condensed milk. Stir with a whisk. Add dark chocolate chips. Continue mixing until everything is smooth and melted. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolk, vanilla, and sugars. Whisk vigorously for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. There should be bubbles forming. Add in chocolate mixture and gently fold together. Do not overmix. Add in flour, cocoa, and salt. Continue mixing until no streaks appear. Toss in broken Oreos and milk chocolate chips. Mix for a few seconds. Pour into pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-40 minutes until toothpick comes out slightly fudgy. If it is wet with batter, continue baking. Once it is done, slightly open the oven door for 10 minutes. Allow the hot air to come out. Then remove the brownies from the oven and allow to cool before slicing.

 Brownies can be sliced with a plastic knife while warm and they will not tear.