Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Sandwiches

1 1/2   pounds lean ground beef

1/2      teaspoon garlic pepper

1         package (8 ounces) pasteurized prepared cheese product loaf, diced (2 cups)

2         tablespoons milk

1         medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1         small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

2         cloves garlic, finely chopped

12       sandwich buns, split

• 1 Cook beef and garlic pepper in 12-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
• 2 Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix beef and remaining ingredients except buns in cooker.
• 3 Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours. To serve, fill buns with beef mixture.