09May2014 Crockpot Cheeseburgers and a Vlasic Giveaway! Ground beef slow cooks in a tangy, cheesy sauce. Top with your favorite burger toppings! I have always been a pretty serious pickle fan. Actually, our nickname for the boys has always been “pickle” and they both love pickles, too. Silas is the weirdo though and doesn’t like them on his burgers, so he always picks them off. No clue where he got that from! Kosher pickles were always my favorite as a kid. We called them “Jewish” pickles and they were always found in the deli department in big barrels. My mom would give one of us the job of fishing out a pickle from the barrel and tying it up in the wax paper pickle bag. The only problem was, the pickle was usually gone before all the lunch meat was! Have you seen the Farmer’s Garden pickles from Vlasic? I seriously LOVE the jars they come in – they totally remind me of those old pickle barrels! I tried the Zesty Garlic Chips and the Kosher Dill Spears, but they also have Bread & Butter Chips, Kosher Dill Halves, and Dill Chips to choose from. Each cucumber is hand-packed in a traditional mason jar which YOU KNOW I will be reusing for something cute! Farmer’s Garden is celebrating the authentic taste of #FarmToJar with their Savor Simplicity Sweepstakes running from now until 7/31/14. Enter at www.farmersgardenvlasic.com for a chance to win weekend cooking adventure or summer entertaining package each worth $1,500! Plus just for entering, you can print a $1 off coupon. That sounds like a win-win to me! These Crockpot Cheeseburgers are slow cooked in melty cheese, chopped garlic pickles, and onions. They are going to be a serious staple in this house when it’s too hot out to cook, or even to grill! Serve them on nice crusty rolls, they’re even great as a filling in wraps. Top them as you would a normal cheeseburger – yum! Crockpot Cheeseburgers (serves 8) Ingredients 2 lbs ground beef 1 medium onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 6-8 Vlasic Farmer’s Garden Zesty Garlic Chips, chopped 8 oz Velveeta cheese rolls and burger toppings Cooking Directions Brown ground beef in a large skillet and drain well. Transfer beef to a slow cooker that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Add onion, garlic, mustard, pickles, and cheese. Cook on low 2 hours, or until cheese is melted. Serve hot! I’d love to give you a free jar of Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic pickles! The giveaway is open to all US residents 18 and over and runs from now until May 15th. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway Here are some more of my Crockpot favorites: Shortcut Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches Crockpot Portabella Mushroom Sandwiches Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki Sandwiches Don’t miss another Mostly Homemade Mom recipe! Click here to have recipes delivered by email. Or, you can follow along via Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, or Google+ – I’d love to connect with you! {linking up!}
Diane @ Vintage Zest says May 9, 2014 at 4:35 pm It's silly, but I love my morning routine. After brushing & flossing my teeth and washing my face, I always feel 100% better! #FarmToJar Reply
Amy Mace says May 10, 2014 at 4:10 am This week I've been enjoying laying in the backyard in the afternoons with a lapful of vintage cookbooks. #FarmToJar Reply
Jenny Scheldberg says May 10, 2014 at 1:42 pm I enjoy after dinner with my family just sitting on the deck or playing a board game after a hectic day, it's heaven. #FarmToJar Reply
amy smith says May 10, 2014 at 11:06 pm Early mornings on the deck enjoying a iced coffee, #FARMTOJAR! Reply
Rona Berry-Morin says May 11, 2014 at 10:52 pm I love enjoying my morning coffee on our balcony, surrounded with our beautiful garden, sounds and scents. #FarmToJar Reply
Brittany Koelmel says May 12, 2014 at 1:49 am I love the sound of cicadas at night as I fall asleep! #FarmToJar Reply
Kristy Jensen says May 12, 2014 at 12:53 pm I love to sit on my porch in summer on my wicker rocking chair and sip sweet tea while the boys play in the yard. #FarmToJar Reply
julieseatsandtreats says May 12, 2014 at 8:36 pm Love this crock pot meal that is perfect for summer! I adore pickles too! Reply
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says May 13, 2014 at 2:34 pm That's so weird Gale, I've had the same garlic zoom for years now. Good to know about the avocado cutter, I need to pick one up! Reply
Katrina says May 13, 2014 at 2:55 pm Watching my oldest help my youngest with his homework. Makes me smile. #FarmToJar Reply