Hidden Valley Ranch Potatoes

 

2 bags of frozen hash browns, semi-thawed

2 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese

2 envelopes Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix

2 cans cream of potato soup

 

Put potatoes in crock pot. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl and add to potatoes. Stir well. Cook on low 7-9 hours. Stir before serving.

 

Homemade Baked Beans

3 C. (1 1/2 lb.) of dried white navy beans (soaked over night or boiled 1 hour)

1 1/2 C. ketchup

1 1/2 C. water

1/4 C. molasses

1 large onion chopped

1 T. dry mustard

1 T. salt

6 slices uncooked side bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces (I used salt pork)

1 C. brown sugar

 

Place all ingredients in slow cooker and cook for 8-10 hours on low. Stir occasionally if possible, but not necessary. These freeze well.