Slow Cooker Pizza

Another recipe from Taste of Homes Slow Cooker recipes Summer 2010

Yield:6-8 Servings

1 package (16 ounces) wide egg noodles
1-1/2 lbs of ground beef or turkey
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Step 1: Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef & onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink: drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and italian seasoning. Drain noodles

Step 2: In a 5 qt slow cooker coated with cooking spray, spread a third of the meat sauce. Cover with a third of the noodles and pepperoni. Sprinkle with a third of the cheese. Repeat layers twice.

Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through and cheese is melted.

My thoughts: I picked this recipe because it was easy sounding. Honestly had I read it thoroughly, I'd skip the crock pot and just bake it for 30-45 mins at 375 in the oven to save on time since you already cook everything on the stove because it's basically a glorified baked spaghetti. If you're like me and sleep during the day, keep it in the crockpot otherwise try the baking route. It was super yummy though! I should add I cooked the meat (turkey of course!) all the way through vs just barely. It made more than enough and next time for just two of us I will cut it in half and still have leftovers. We ate 2 large bowls, send a huge container to mom's and still had half a crockpot left. It literally filled a standard crockpot to the brim.