Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2009

This was a GREAT starter recipe. I read the reviews first and took some of the tips. I used Velveeta in the last 30 minutes in place of the shredded cheddar. Also used one can of cream of mushroom and one can of cheddar cheese soup. I cooked the brats ahead of time and par boiled the potatoes before adding them. It was thick and YUMMY!!!! I'll be making this one again for sure.

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Kim G

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2009

This was good quick and simple...I used califlower intead of potatos, frozen green beans and onoin powder. I will make this again

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

this was really good!! I used Potatoes Obrien with a can of mushroom soup and chedder cheese soup. I also mixed in evap milk, paprika, chipotle seasoning, garlic powder. I cooked the sausage a bit with onions, cut up the sausage and placed in the bottom of the crock and poured 1/2 cup of beer, place potatoes on top and then added the other ingredients. I def will make this again!!

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NorCal*Mom

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

I've made this a few times and it's fantastic. My husband especially loves this on cold days. I have to make sure I cut my potatoes small enough though. If they're too big, they take too long to cook. Thanks for this one! It's a fall/winter staple in our house.

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GoGatorWife

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Living In: Wyoming, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

We thought it was good. With my crock-pot it was done in 4 hours. HOWEVER...I am a bratwurst purist, being from Wisconsin (in Arizona now)the only way to cook JOHNSONVILLE BRATS is to boil them in beer for about 20-25 minutes and then grill them until they are browned and crisp. Contrary to what some people say you do NOT prick them with a toothpick or fork first. I will make this again, but I'll use different sausages.

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David

Home Town: West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Glendale, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2009

Requires more cooking time. At least 6 hours on low, 4-5 hours on high. I left the skins on the potatoes. Giving it four stars, because it is pretty bland. Add some spice if you are making it.

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Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2009

This was a great way to use up leftover brats. I didn't think there was enough moisture in the crock to make a stew, but the end result was what I thought was a perfect consistancy. I think the potatoes need longer/hotter cooking time: I gave it three and a half hours on high and thought they still needed some more. I also substituted cream of cheese for the mushroom soup and a can of beer for the water: being a native, it just seemed like the right thing to do and I really loved the extra-cheesy beer goodness. My boyfriend did find the flavors a little bland, though: red pepper flakes next time will probably do the trick. Thanks very much for sharing!

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M. Howland

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Home Town: Allenton, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2009

I thought this was just ok. I probably wouldn't make it again though.

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Buffy S.

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Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2009

Very good soup for a chilly fall day. I made some minor tweeks and was very pleased with the outcome: Browned and almost fully cooked bratwurst then sliced; browned about 1/4-1/2 cup each chopped onion, celery, and carrots in 2 tbsp. butter, then added the mushroom soup, one can chix broth, and about one cup milk. Added my very small-ly cubed potatoes and bratwurst; then added some pasturized processed cheese slices and some real cheddar. Boiled all for about one hour (didn't use crock pot). Turned out great!!

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JRHitchcock

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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2009

This was excellent. I did make a few minor variations. I used par boiled potatoes, and added a few more veggies. Very good recipe.

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Pootentate

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Home Town: Salem, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2009

This is great football food! We have made it several times and guests always rave over it. I tend to boil the potatoes until they are half done instead. Otherwise it takes nearly 6 hours in the crockpot.

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009

This was good and very versitile you could add most any veg.I added some corn I had cut off the cob and some velveta cheese I needed to use up it was delish will be making again.Thanks for recipe

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ellemae3

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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2009

A little bland. I took some of the previous reviewers advice and added garlic as well and the corn, I didn't put the full 2 cups of cheese. Will make again, but need to come up with a way to give it more flavour.

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Reviewed: May 14, 2009

not good, will not make again.

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Erika

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2009

I didnt have time for the slow cooker,so I browned the brats,put the potatoes in the microwave for 7 min. then diced and added them with brats in a stock pot,saute the onions and peppers with 1/4 cup of sherry and add to pot with the rest of ingredients plus 1/2 cup of chicken broth turned out perfect! will do this again

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2acres4me

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Living In: Howell, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2009

Good idea though i have to say i strayed a bit from the recipe by adding some leftovers. i added left over rice and broccoli. i didn't feel there was enough water to cook the potatoes so i added a cup instead of a third of a cup. It came out good though 3 hours was definitely NOT long enough to cook the potatoes. Even with the extra water, it took closer to 5 hours to get them tender!

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Erin Cavanaugh

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Living In: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2009

Pretty good! I left out the bell pepper and used 2 cans of cheddar cheese soup instead of the cream of mushroom per other reviews. It came out cheesy and thick. We use soft french bread to dip into. Next time I think I might try flavored brats, like smoked, to give it more taste. I will be making this again!

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K-Dub

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Living In: Simi Valley, California, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2009

This recipe was awesome! The only change I made was to substitute the dried onion for a small diced fresh onion. Very tasty!

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YummyMummy

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Home Town: Orlando, Florida, USA

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2009

We loved it. The kids ate well.

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2009

Didn't follow the recipe exactly as I don't like bell peppers and hubby will not eat green beans. The rest of the recipe gives you a great base to make your own soup. We had some onions which I saute in garlic, threw in some carrots and use cheesy brats but you can use whatever you want.

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