Party Coffee Ingredients

At your next party, treat your guests to a cup of Fresh Brewed Coffee from your NESCO 25 Cup Coffee Urn. Also trying swapping cream and sugar for these delicious coffee additions!

Chocolate syrup
Whipped cream
Cinnamon sugar or sticks
Dark or light rum
Almond or coconut milk
Ice cream
Cocoa powder

Cheesy Spinach Dip

The NESCO 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker is perfect for making Cheesy Spinach Dip and keeping it warm on your party buffet table. To kick your Spinach Dip up a bit simply add the optional chopped Jalapeno peppers.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker

Grocery Ingredients:

8 oz cup Monterey Jack cheese, cut into pieces

4 oz cream cheese, softened

5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed & thoroughly drained

1 large tomato, skinned, seeded, chopped

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup half-and-half

1 whole jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)

Crackers, cocktail rye bread, or fresh cut vegetables to serve

Instructions:

Set NESCO® Slow Cooker to HIGH. Lightly wipe cook pot with cooking oil.
In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients; stir until well blended.
Spoon into preheated cook pot. Cover; bake 30 to 40 minutes or until center is set and edges are puffed.
When heated, set control to AUTO.
Serve warm with crackers, cocktail rye bread, or your choice of cut fresh vegetables. Serves 8 to 10.

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Jet Stream Oven 2: The Perfect Frozen Appetizer Cooker

Jet Stream 2 Oven: The Perfect Frozen Appetizer Cooker

The NESCO Jet Stream Oven is perfect for making your favorite frozen appetizers. Enjoy everything from crispy egg rolls and mozzarella sticks to breaded mushrooms and onion rings. Cooking in your Jet Steam Oven is convenient and saves energy over a large conventional oven.

Try some of these tasty frozen food items in your NESCO Jet Stream Oven:

Crispy Egg Rolls
Pizza Rolls
Breaded Cheese Curds
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded Mushrooms
Baked Pretzels
Onion Rings
Stuffed Potato Skins
Cream Cheese Wontons
Corn Dogs
Stuffed Taquitos
Mini Pizza Bites

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Party Mix

One thing guests love reaching for at a party is a big bowl of party mix. NESCO Roaster Ovens help make a party mix simple and convenient. The possibilities of ingredients are almost endless.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO Roaster Oven

Grocery Ingredients:

10 cups crispy rice squares cereal

10 cups crispy wheat squares cereal

1 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup Worcestershire® sauce

2 cups peanuts

4 cups thin pretzels

Optional for melting butter
2 Tbsps of taco seasoning
1 clove minced garlic

Optional add-ins
Diced pieces of dehydrated fruits or veggies
Roasted pecans, cashews, or almonds
Toasted pumpkin seeds
Coated chocolate bites
Granola clusters
Toasted coconut
Cheese puffs
Crispy Asian noodle pieces
Broken pieces of tortilla chips

Instructions:

Preheat NESCO® Roaster Oven to 300º F. Place cereal in cookwell. Stir butter and Worcestershire® sauce together and pour over cereal.
Cover and bake at 300º F for 45 to 60 minutes. Stir occasionally during baking. Add nuts and pretzels. Cool before serving or storing in airtight container. Serves 50.

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Delicious Sloppy Joe’s

Sloppy Joe’s made in your 6 Qt. NESCO Roaster Oven is perfect for game day. This recipe that serves 4 makes it simple and convenient using your favorite prepared barbecue sauce. For a larger group, simply double the ingredients and make in an 18 Roaster Oven.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO 6 Qt. Roaster Oven

Grocery Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

3/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

4 hamburger buns, split

American Cheese slices (optional)

Green bell pepper rings (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat NESCO® Roaster Oven at 425º F.
Reduce heat to 325ºF and place meat and onion in cookwell. Brown and crumble meat into 1/4” pieces. Pour off drippings.
Stir in barbecue sauce, salt, and pepper; heat thoroughly. Serve on buns with cheese and bell pepper. Makes 4 servings.

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Chili Con Carne

A rich wholesome batch of Chili Con Carne made in your NESCO Roaster Oven is perfect for when friends come over for the big game. Made with beef or turkey, its comfort food goodness will be appreciated by all.

Your Key Ingredient:

NESCO Roaster Oven

Grocery Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef or turkey

1 green pepper, chopped

4 medium onions, chopped

2 (1 lb 12 oz) cans tomatoes

8 oz can tomato sauce

1 Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp chili powder

1½ tsp salt

2 (15 ½ oz each) kidney beans, drained (reserve liquid)

Instructions:

Preheat NESCO® Roaster Oven to 425ºF.
Brown ground beef, pepper, and onion. Drain fat with a baster.
Stir in tomatoes, bean liquid, tomato sauce, and seasonings. Cook until boiling around edges. Reduce temperature to 300ºF.
Cover and simmer for 1 ¼ hours. Stir in beans. Simmer, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes. Serves 12 to 14.

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Cheese Sauce Toppings

Nothing says “Party” more than a NESCO 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker filled with a warm creamy cheese sauce. Great for spooning over nacho chips, fresh steamed vegetables, or potatoes, tasty cheese sauces are always a hit on any party buffet.

To kick things up try some of these suggested toppings:

Roasted pumpkin seeds
Cooked bacon bits
Chopped black or green olives
Chopped fresh tomatoes
Diced jalapeno peppers
Chopped marinated artichoke hearts
Roasted tomato salsa
Shredded romaine lettuce
Diced apples tossed in lime juice
Steamed broccoli tips
Chopped green onions
Fresh guacamole
Diced marinated cooked shrimp
Beef or chicken chili
Chilled marinated cooked black beans
Crumbled feta cheese
Marinated chopped celery and onions
Diced radishes
Chopped cilantro

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