CROCK POT DRESSING

1 cup butter, melted
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 cups mushrooms (drain if using canned)
2 eggs beaten
3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups chicken broth (enough to moisten well)
13 cups cubed dry bread
1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
2 tsp salt
2 tsp sage
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp marjoram, optional

Melt butter in a large skillet and saute onion and celery until softened. Mix with the remaining ingredients and toss together well. Pack in a large crock pot. Add lid and cook on high for 45 minutes then turn down to low and cook 6 to 8 hours.

CHEESE TOPPED SWISS STEAK

2 lbs beef round steak, approx. 1-inch thick
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 can (8-oz) tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated American cheese

Cut steak into 4 serving-size pieces.

Combine the flour and salt in a shallow plate or pie pan; dredge meat in mixture, coating both sides. Place meat in a crock pot/slow cooker.

Add the celery, carrots, onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the tomato sauce over all.

Place lid on cooker and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours.

Just prior to serving, sprinkle the cheese over the meat.