The holidays are such a busy time, but pulling out the crock pots makes things a little easier. You can be sure someone is going to bring the Bacon Wrapped Smokies to a party! When I hosted a friend get-together I made sure this was on the menu.  I also served Crock Pot Cowboy Casserole. That was a huge hit!

I knew the casserole style crock pot would work great for the smokies.  If you have extras, you can double up, but when they are all lined up in the crock, they are cooked evenly.



Bring the kids in the kitchen to help out! Kids can get help wrap the smokies. I use a whole pound of bacon, cut the strips into thirds.

1. Spray casserole crock pot with Pam
2. Cut one pound of bacon. Cut the strips into thirds.
3. Wrap the lil smokies with a ⅓ of the strip. Place the smokies in the crock pot, seam side down.
4. Cover all smokies with brown sugar. Use up to one cup of brown sugar, or until completely covered.
5. Cook on high for 2 - 2.5 hours.

Cook in the crock pot for 2 - 2.5 hours.  Watch this closely, you don't want the smokies to start falling apart. This also works great in the oven. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up!




I linked up Watcha Crockin Week 23, Meal Plan Monday #44 and Weekend Potluck #255.

I love chicken. I love the crock pot, so anything with crock pot and chicken, is something our family will eat! I had Sunday to prepare a few dinners to prepare us for a busy week of harvest.



We had rain over the weekend, it has really slowed down farmers the beginning of the week.  Some are trying to get back in the bean fields, and it took 2-3 days for beans to dry down.  Bean yields are coming in high, corn yields are still variable.  We will still have a great crop in Northwest Indiana.

Crock Pot Fiesta Crack Chicken is another meal we enjoy during the busy week.  It is easy to warm up, and eat a sandwich on the go, or home after a late night.




This was my first time "cooking" bacon in the oven. Cook on 400 degrees,  I put in on a cookie sheet and 10 minutes later, I flipped the bacon, and put back in oven for a few more minutes.  No greasy mess on the stove.  Win for me.



Place your chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.  Add your softened cream cheese, and ranch seasoning.  I used Fiesta Ranch for an extra kick.




If you don't want the extra kick, use regular ranch seasoning.  I cooked on high for 4-5 hours. Keep a eye out on the cream cheese, and make sure it is evenly distributed over the chicken. If you like a special flavored cream cheese, go for it.




The chicken was so tender, I was able to shred it in the crock pot.



Husband asks, "How did you get the chicken so creamy?"  At what point do you tell him it's the cream cheese?


These buns are awesome too. We picked these homemade buns from our local bakery. These are the buns that sell out in a hurry.  Dave remembers his grandma using these buns for cheeseburgers! Sounds so good!

This recipe is easy, and delicious.  Enjoy!









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I linked this recipe up with Whatcha Crockin Week 11. Lots of great recipes!

I linked up this recipe with Weekend Potluck at The Country Cook and Meal Plan Monday 48.

Crock Pot Company Casserole makes a big serving, so it is great for tailgating! If you love/need leftovers, this is the perfect recipe!

Time to start thinking about comfort food, crock pot food, and when you have the time between harvest, football food! Tailgating at it's best, brings best friends and great food.  


Harvest is right around the corner.  I mean it's already here! Rain is forecasted for the weekend, but we have had a few customers hauling corn into the elevator this week.  Corn that was planted early last spring is testing 22-19% at the elevator.