Stuffed Onions

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 large onions, peeled
• 2 cups chopped ham
• 2 cups frozen, chopped broccoli, partially thawed
• 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup butter, cut into chunks
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Peel onions and hollow out hole in center for the stuffing. Do not make hole completely through the onion. Leave about a 1/2 inch shell at the base of the onion.
2. Mix together ham, broccoli, bread crumbs and bell pepper.
3. Stuff into onion and top with a chunk of butter.
4. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
5. Place onions in slow cooker.
6. Pour 1/2 cup of water around onions, but not over them.
7. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.