Recipe: 7-Spice Sticky Chicken & Twice-baked Potato Casserole

7-Spice Sticky Chicken

(slow-cooker recipe)

3-lb roasting chicken (I use a 7 lb chicken and adjust the ingredients accordingly)

4 t. salt

2 t. paprika

1 t. cayenne pepper

1 t. onion powder

1 t. dried thyme

1 t. white pepper

1/2 t. pepper

1/2 t. garlic powder

1 cup onion, chopped

Pat chicken dry inside and out with paper towels; set aside. Combine spices in a small bowl; mix well. Rub spice mixture well into chicken, inside and out. Place chicken in a large resealable zipping bag, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, place chicken in a slow cooker; top with chopped onion. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

6 potatoes, baked, cubed and divided

salt and pepper to taste

1 lb. bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled and divided

3 cups sour cream, divided

8-oz pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

8-oz. pkg. shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Garnish: 2 green onions, chopped

Place half of cubed potatoes in a greased 13"x9" baking pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with half each of bacon, sour cream and cheeses; repeat layers. Bake for 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.