Country-Style Ham Au Gratin

Makes 4 to 6 servings

2 c. cooked ham, diced

2 c. milk

1 c. boiling water

10-3/4 oz. can Cheddar cheese soup

7.8-oz. pkg. cheesy scalloped potato mix

2 11-oz. cans sweet corn & diced peppers, drained

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker; mix well. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

To make a bigger batch of a favorite slow-cooker meal, remember these handy tips for doubling or tripling the ingredients:

• Always brown beef or pork to help it cook more evenly.
• Go ahead and double or triple the amount of meat or poultry, but only increase the seasonings by half.
• For soups and stews, double or triple all the ingredients, except for the liquid, seasonings, cornstarch and herbs.