Showing posts with label Casseroles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Casseroles. Show all posts

Tuesday

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole
We make these even when it's NOT Thanksgiving - a versatile recipe! Yummy! They are like dessert!

3 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 Stick of butter, softened
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/3 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
large marshmallows
pecan pieces or walnut pieces (optional)

Boil sweet potatoes for about 40 to 50 minutes. Let them cool and peel. Put everything except the marshmallows into a bowl, and using an electric mixer blend thoroughly. Place the whole mixture into a prepared casserole dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and add marshmallows.
Return casserole to oven at bake at 400 degrees for about 5-10 minutes or until marshmallows are browning on top. Eat and Enjoy!

Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole (standard recipe)

1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups cooked cut green beans
1 1/3 cups French's® French Fried Onions

Mix mushroom soup, milk, black pepper, green beans and 2/3 cup of fried onions in casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until hot. Remove and stir. Sprinkle with remaining onions. Bake an additional 5 minutes.

Chunky Ham Casserole

This one dish meal is simple and tastes great.

Chunky Ham Casserole

1 pound of ham, chunks
6 medium potatoes, sliced
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1/2 of a medium onion, diced
1/4 cup of Velveeta cheese, diced
3/4 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon of pepper

In large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, diced onion, milk and pepper. Add ham chunks. Mix again. Add potatoes and Velveeta cheese. Blend. Pour into a buttered casserole dish. Using a spoon, top with dabs of butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Creamy Pasta Casserole

This is one of my favorite dishes to make and freeze for my freezer cooking sessions. Tastes great!!

Creamy Pasta Casserole

2 pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 lg. container of sour cream
2 small containers of cottage cheese
2 1/2 lbs. ground beef or ground turkey
1 pkg. spaghetti or angel hair pasta
2 eggs
1 large jar of spaghetti sauce or alfredo sauce (your choice)

Brown hamburger and mix with alfredo or spaghetti sauce. Cook pasta as directed. Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese and eggs. Layer in casserole dish as follows:

1/2 the noodles
1/2 the meat sauce
1/2 cheese mixture
and then repeat again.

Cook in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Allow to cool for fifteen minutes before serving, it allows it time to set. If you want to freeze this dish, cook for 20 minutes, and then allow to cool. Freeze. When ready to reheat, preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 20 minutes or until completely cooked.

Chicken Noodle Casserole

Typically kids just love this!

Chicken Noodle Casserole

l bag of wide egg noodles, cooked
l pound of chicken breasts, diced in large chunks
l diced medium onion
3 cans of cream of mushroom soup
¾ cup of grated cheddar cheese
l/4 cup of grated parmesan
2 Tablespoons of oil
2 Tablespoons of butter

2 Tablespoons of milk
salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease glass casserole dish. Layer noodles in bottom of casserole dish. Set aside. In pan over medium heat add oil, diced chicken and diced onions. Add butter and milk. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often. Pour over noodles. Add mushroom soup. Stir. Sprinkle cheese and parmesan over top. Cover with tinfoil. Bake 25-35 minutes. Serves 6-8.

Wednesday

Sweet Potato Souffle

This is yummy at holiday time, but tastes great anytime!

Sweet Potato Souffle

2 cups sweet potato, boiled and mashed
1/2 cup milk

2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine potato, milk and eggs. Mix well. Add butter, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour into baking dish.


Next, in a small bowl, mix:

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup melted butter

Sprinkle over top of souffle. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Tuesday

Chicken and Rice Casserole

I've been making this since I was in highschool! It's hearty and delicious any time of year!

Chicken and Rice Casserole

4- 6 chicken breasts, cut up
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 can of cream of celery soup
2-4 cups of rice, cooked
3 Tablespoons of butter


Preheat oven to 350F. Cook rice. In large bowl mix, rice, butter and all three cans of soup. Add chicken pieces. Pour into a large casserole dish. Add salt and pepper, as desired. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until chicken breasts pieces are cooked.

Beefy Noodle Casserole

Beefy Noodles Casserole

1/2 pound lean ground beef, crumbled
1 onion, chopped
1 can chili no beans
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1 egg, beaten
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Heat oven to 350°F. In large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned; drain. Stir in chili, tomatoes, and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Toss macaroni with egg and 1/2 cup cheese. Add meat mixture and stir well. Pour into 1-quart casserole. Top with 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly. Makes 6 servings.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Beef Bake

Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Beef Bake

1 lb. ground beef
1 can cream of Mushroom with Roasted Garlic Soup
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 bag frozen vegetable combination, thawed
2 cups water
3 tbsp. margarine OR butter
3/4 cup milk
2 cups Mashed Potato

Brown ground beef in skillet. Mix beef, 1/2 can of soup, Worcestershire and vegetables in 2-qt. shallow baking dish. Mix water, margarine and remaining soup in saucepan. Heat to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in milk. Slowly stir in potatoes. Spoon potatoes over beef mixture. Bake at 400°F. 20 min. or until hot. Makes 4 servings

Stove Top Easy Brunch Casserole

This dish is delicious - we eat this sometimes for dinner, although I am more apt to be cooking it on a Saturday night, for a nice Sunday brunch. (ok so we're a bit weird) LOL We love to cook! And this one's so easy!

Stove Top Easy Brunch Casserole

2 cups stuffing, any flavor
2 cups milk
1/2 lb. bulk sausage, cooked, crumbled
6 eggs
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Spoon into greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Makes 8 servings

Classic Tuna Casserole

You'd be surprised, kids love it!

Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup milk
1 cup cooked peas
2 tbsp. chopped pimiento (optional)
2 cans tuna, drained and flaked
2 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles (I actually use a whole pkg., I also pre-cook them)
2 tbsp. dry bread crumbs
1 tbsp. butter OR margarine, melted

Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix the soup, milk, peas, pimiento, tuna and noodles in 1 1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake for 20 min. or until hot. Stir. Mix the bread crumbs with butter. Sprinkle on top. Bake 5 min. Makes 4 servings (we usually sprinkle some cheese on top too...whatever we have - parmesan, cheddar - just add when the bread crumbs go on)

Creamy Ham Casserole

Creamy Ham Casserole

2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets, thawed
1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped ham
1 1/2 cups rotini pasta, cooked, drained
1/2 cup salad dressing
1/2 green or red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup 2% milk
Seasoned croutons (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients, reserving a 1/2 cup of the cheese and the croutons. Spoon the whole thing into 1 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with seasoned croutons, if desired. Makes 6 servings

Quick Cheeseburger Bake

Not only does this taste great for adults, but it's a real winner among kids! I have yet to find someone who doesn't love it. (ok, maybe a vegetarian)

Quick Cheeseburger Bake

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, if desired
1/4 cup milk
2 cups Original Bisquick®
3/4 cup water
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Heat oven to 400?. Generously grease rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Cook ground beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in soup, vegetables and milk. Stir Bisquick and water in baking dish until moistened; spread evenly. Spread beef mixture over batter. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 30 minutes. Makes 8 to 10 servings.