CASSEROLE CASSEROLE CASSEROLE --------------------------------------------------- this is awesome Breakfast Casserole ----keep forever 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 4 cups cubed bread 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 cups cheese, grated 8 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup sour cream salt and pepper to taste additions, to taste-onions muchrooms whatever cook bacon set aside cube bread put in greased cake pan pour butter over bread top w cheese mix milk sour cream salt pepper. pour over all. top w bacon cover w foil and bake for 45 min at 325 uncover and bake 15 min longer Pioneer Woman Chicken Spaghetti 2 cups cooked chicken 2 cans Cream of Mushroom soup 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup finely diced green pepper 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1-4 oz jar diced pimentos, drained 3 cups dry spaghetti, broken into two inch pieces 2 cups reserved chicken broth from pot 1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Salt & Pepper to taste 1 additional cup grated sharp cheddar cheese Cook 1 cut up fryer and pick out the meat to make two cups. Cook spaghetti in same chicken broth until al dente. Do not overcook. When spaghetti is cooked, combine with remaining ingredients except additional 1 cup sharp cheddar. Place mixture in casserole pan and top with remaining sharp cheddar. Cover and freeze up to six months, cover and refrigerate up to two days, or bake immediately: 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly. (If the cheese on top starts to get too cooked, cover with foil.) 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 7777777777777777777777777777777777777 Sausage, broccoli, cheese, and eggs are baked into a hearty casserole." Broccoli and Cheese Brunch Casserole ............................................... INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces pork sausage 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup ricotta cheese 8 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 roma (plum) tomato, thinly sliced ................................................. DIRECTIONS: 1. Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking dish. 3. In a bowl, mix cooked sausage, broccoli, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, pepper, and salt. Spoon the sausage mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread the Cheddar and ricotta mixture over the sausage mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar. Arrange tomato slices on top. 4. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. 77777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 Loaded Baked Potato Casserole 2 (12 oz.) cans evaporated milk 2 c. water 6 Tb. butter 2 c. sour cream 2 (4.9 oz.) boxes cheddar & bacon potatoes (like Hungry Jack or Betty Crocker) 1/2 c. chopped chives or green onions 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheeseHeat oven to 350º. Spray 9X13" baking pan with no-stick spray. Combine evaporated milk, water, butter, potato slices and sauce mix in a 5 qt. pot, over med. heat, just 'til it comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and chives or green onions. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 40 min. or 'til bubbly and golden brown. Makes 12-16 servings 77777777777777777777777777 Bacon Cheeseburger Roll-Up 1 lb. lean ground beef 4 slices bacon, diced 1 small onion, chopped ½ lb.(8 oz.) Velveeta Cheese, cit into ½” cubes 1 pkg. (13.8 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook ground beef, bacon and onion until browned, and then drain. Return beef to skillet and add Velveeta. Stir over low heat until cheese is completely melted. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes. Unroll pizza dough onto baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Pat into 15x8 rectangle. Top evenly with meat mixture. Roll up starting at one of the long sides. Rearrange so that the seam is on the bottom. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden. Cut diagonally into slices to serve.   Meal size: Cut into 6 slices SPICY BACON CHEESEBURGER ROLL-UP INGREDIENTS:  1 lb. lean ground beef or lean ground pork 1 T. dried minced onion 1/2 cup Oscar Myer real bacon bits 1/2 lb. (8 oz.) Pepper jack Velveeta Cheese, cit into ½” cubes 1 pkg. (13.8 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust INSTRUCTIONS:  Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook ground beef & onion until browned, add bacon bits and heat through and then drain (if need be). Return beef to skillet and add Velveeta. Stir over low heat until cheese is completely melted. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes. Unroll pizza dough onto baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Pat into 15x8 rectangle. Top evenly with meat mixture. Roll up starting at one of the long sides. Rearrange so that the seam is on the bottom. Bake 25 minutes or until golden. Take out of oven and let sit about 15 minutes before slicing. Cut diagonally into slices to serve. 77777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 Oh my this was fantastic. Even better as it aged. FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PRALINE TOPPING 1 (12-16 oz.) loaf French bread 8 eggs 2 C. half-and-half 1 C. whole milk 2 T. granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Dash of salt Cut loaf of French bread into 1-inch slices. Arrange slices in buttered 13 x 9-inch pan, cutting or breaking pieces to fit and squeezing in bits and pieces of bread so there is barely any space between slices. Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Beat with whisk until blended but not bubbly. Pour evenly over bread slices, spooning some mixture in between cracks. Chill, covered, overnight. The next morning, prepare Praline Topping and spread over casserole. Bake at 350ºF, uncovered, for 40 minutes, or until puffed and light brown. Serve with maple syrup or honey. Praline Topping 1 C. butter, softened or slightly microwaved 1 C. brown sugar, packed 1 C. chopped pecans 2 T. light corn syrup 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg Combine all ingredients. Spread over casserole as directed. 777777777777777777777777777777777777777 Chicken Noodle Casserole 1 cooked, de-boned chicken 1 package egg noodles, cooked 2 cups grated cheese 1 can cream of mushroom soup Mix noodles and mushroom soup together. Place half in greased baking dish. Lay chicken on top of noodles. Add 1 cup cheese over thicken. Place remaining noodles on top. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F until cheese is melted. 77777777777777777777777777777777777777 Green Pea Casserole------------ 1 cup chopped onion------------------ 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 16 oz can green peas--drained 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 8 0z. can water chestnuts 1 cup soft bread crumbs melt butter in saucepan over low heat, add onions, celery, and green pepper. cook over low heat untill tender. remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients except the bread crumbs. bake at 350 for 30 minutes or untill hot and bubbly and crumbs are browned. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ RITZY CHICKEN CASSEROLE-----------------very very good 8 oz. cream cheese 1/2 C. sour cream                                                      2 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup 6 . diced cooked boneless chicken breasts---I used 7.. made 8 cups chunked chicken 2 roll Ritz crackers (50 crackers) 2 sticks melted butter Soften cream cheese. Add sour cream, soups, chopped onion and chicken.(I boiled the chicken first) Pour into a 9 x 13-inch ovenproof baking dish. To make topping, crush crackers to make crumbs. Combine with butter. Sprinkle over chicken mixture. Bake 350 for 30-40 min. 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 Simple Cheesy Noodle Bake 1 lb ground HAMBURGER, browned 10 oz pkg wide egg noodles, cooked 10 3/4 oz can cream of celery 10 3/4 oz can cream of mushroom 1 C sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 5 T evaporated milk Mix together sirloin, noodles, soups, 1/2 c cheese and milk. Pour into a lightly greased 13x9 pan. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake at 350 for on hour. Serves 8 to 10 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 SAVORY BREAD PUDDING    -use leftover stuffing      Here's an ingenious use of leftover stuffing that comes together in just minutes. Served with a salad, it makes a great lunch menu. 6 cups stuffing 2 cups milk 1 cup cream 6 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt ground pepper 2 heaping tablespoons fresh sage and oregano, chopped 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a lightly greased 9" baking pan or casserole dish, place the stuffing evenly in the bottom. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, salt, pepper, chopped herbs and parmesan cheese. Pour the mixture over the stuffing. Bake until a small knife inserted in the center almost comes out clean, about 45 minutes. 77777777777777777777777777777777777 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 Broccoli Casserole 16 oz. frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained 2 T. butter 1/4 c. diced onion 1/2 t. garlic powder 2 T. all-purpose flour 1 c. milk 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1/4 c. grated cheddar cheese 1/2 t. sage 1/2 t. salt 1 egg, beaten 1/3 c. bread or cracker crumbs (I used Ritz crackers) Cook broccoli according to package directions. Set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions and cook while stirring, 1-2 minutes. Stir in flour and garlic powder. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add milk and keep stirring. Once it begins to thicken, add cheeses, sage and salt. Continue cooking and stirring until cheeses are melted. Remove from heat. Add broccoli and stir to mix. Blend in beaten egg. Pour into a buttered 8 x 8 casserole dish. Sprinkle with bread or cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until crumbs are nicely browned. 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 Sweet Potato Casserole 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled, boiled & mashed (or 29oz can of yams) ½ cup milk 1 cup sugar 1/3 stick melted butter 1 cup chopped pecans 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla ½ tsp salt 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained Mix above ingredients in order given; beat til fluffy and pour into greased baking dish. Topping: 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans Cut topping ingredients together until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or longer if deep casserole dish is used. 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 Ranch and Bacon Noodles----------------------------------------must try this 1 pkg. egg noodles, cooked, drained, and cooled slightly (10-12 oz.) 8 oz. sour cream 1 cup real mayo 1/4 cup milk 1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix 1/2 to 1lb. bacon cooked and crumbled (jarred real bacon is a fine sub), optional 2 cups shredded cheddar Mix noodles with sour cream, mayo, milk, and dressing mix. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Top with cheese and bacon. Bake at 300 for 30- 40 minutes. It can be baked at a higher temp for a shorter time. I just like to bake it low and slow. I sometimes add frozen veg., chopped onion, or mushrooms to the mixture. This makes a wonderful pasta salad. Just mix it together minus the milk and chill. Very Good 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 POT LUCK CORN DISH 1 can cream style corn 1 can whole kernel corn, drained 2 eggs 1 stick margarine, cut up 1 cup sour cream 4 tablespoons chopped onion 1 box Jiffy Corn Bread mix salt and pepper to taste Mix well. Place in greased casserole 350°. 45 minutes. 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 Broccoli and Cheese Casserole 2 C. Cooked white rice 2 lb velveeta 1 onion chopped 2 lbs of frozen broccoli 2 sticks butter 2 cans mushroom soup salt and pepper to taste saute broccoli and onion in one stick of butter mix rice , velvetta, and soup ,Mix well ,then add sauted broccoli and onion.. stir well Melt butter and pour in casserole dish and pour in mixture,Bake at 350 till bubbly Quick Serve Ravioli Lasagna                                                                                                TRY at CHURCH 1 spaghetti sauce 12 oz frozen cheese ravioli shredded mozzarella cheese layer all 3 items until gone. bake 400 till bubbly add more cheese on top heat till melted and browned 7777777777777777777777777777777777777 Seashell Hot Dog Bake 8 oz dried medium shell macaroni                  very good and easy. I doubled it made tons 1 large onion, chopped 2 clove garlic, minced 1 T butter 1 16 oz pkg beef frankfurters, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 1/2 C spaghetti sauce 1 large tomato, chopped 1 4 oz can mushroom stems and pieces, drained 1 8 oz carton sour cream 2 oz provolone cheese, shredded 2 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded Preheat oven to 350. Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook onion and garlic in hot butter over medium heat until nearly tender. Stir in frankfurters and cook until lightly browned. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato and mushrooms. Bring to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and half of the cheeses. Stir mixture into the drained pasta. Spoon into a 2 quart casserole. Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more or until cheese melts. 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 Creamy Burrito Casserole 1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey 1/2 medium yellow onions, chopped 1 package taco seasoning 6 large flour tortillas 1 can refried bean 2-3 cups shredded taco cheese or cheddar cheese 1 can cream of mushroom soup 4 ounces sour cream Salsa, to taste Brown ground meat/turkey and onion; drain. Add taco seasoning and stir in refried beans. Mix soup and sour cream in a separate bowl. Spread 1/2 sour cream mixture in the bottom of a casserole dish. Tear up 3 tortillas and spread over sour cream mixture. Put 1/2 the meat bean mixture over that. Add a layer of cheese. Spoon salsa over the cheese. Repeat the layers, but leave out the salsa, with cheese over the top and bake, uncovered, at 350F for 20-30 min. 77777777777777777777777777777777777777