Once a Month Cooking - Hamburger Pasta Casseroles Freezer Meals

When it comes to cooking and baking, I love experimenting with once a month cooking. This type of cooking is when you spend a day or two making and baking up several meals for your family and then freezing them for future use.

This recipe will make 3 large casseroles that will each feed 8 people. They will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. You will need three 9 x 13" rectangular foil baking pans, that I like to pick up at our local dollar store or discount department store. After freezing, thaw the casserole in your refrigerator for 6-8 hours and then reheat in the oven for 20 minutes before serving.

Hamburger Pasta Casserole

4 lbs. lean ground beef

1 lb. thin sausage links, sliced into bite-sized pieces

2 cups onions, finely chopped

2 cups celery, finely chopped

1 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped

16-18 ounces pasta noodles

3 cans tomato soup

4 1/4 cups shredded American Cheese

12 ounce bottle chili sauce

1/4 cup pimento, chopped

2 teaspoons table salt

2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups water

4 1/2 cups bread crumbs

1/4 cup butter, melted (not margarine)

In a very large frying pan, cook the lean ground beef, sausage links, onion, celery and green pepper until the ground beef is brown and no longer pink. Drain off fat. Cook your desired pasta noodles according to box directions, drain water and set aside. In a large stock pot, add your cooked pasta noodles and meat mixture. Stir in the tomato soup, cheese, chili sauce, chili powder, chopped pimento, salt, pepper and water.

Split the mixture up into 3 equal portions. Place mixture into each of your baking pans. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs on top of the casserole mixture.

Bake casseroles in a 350 degree oven for 30-45 minutes. Let completely cool before wrapping and freezing.

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delicious easy Pasta Casseroles For You

A casserole dish is a deep, large dish which is commonly used in the oven and the food that is cooked in it is called a casserole. These are also suitable serving dishes. Pasta casseroles are highly easy and tasty to make in this fashion.

You do not have to use an oven, you can also use a crock pot or a microwave and the corollary is the same. You decide, based on the estimate of time you have available.

Meat Casseroles

Pasta meals are always welcomed as most population love pasta. And for those cold winters, pasta casseroles are wonderful, quick, easy meals to prepare.

Seafood Pasta Casserole.
Ingredients:
1 lb. Egg noodles, med. Width;
2 cans cream of mushroom soup;
1 lb. Shrimp or crab meat (cooked);
8 oz. Cheddar cheese;
8 oz. Swiss cheese;
1/2 lb. French style green beans;
1 jar artichoke hearts (sub.);
1/2 lb. Carrots;
8 oz. Coarsely chopped almonds;
6 oz. Flavored bread crumbs;
1 Sm. Can pitted black olives;
2 oz. Pimentos;
1 lemon.

Directions:Cook pasta and set aside to cool, keep in cool water. Next place a layer of artichokes or green beans on bottom of casserole dish. In isolate bowl toss pasta with carrots, olives, both cheeses grated, almonds if green beans are bottom layer and add pimentos. Add seafood and continue to toss, and then add all to the casserole dish. Pour both cans of cream of mushroom soup over aggregate and allow it to be soaked up. Cover top with the bread crumbs. Squeeze a diminutive lemon on top for flavor. Place in 300 degree oven for 30-45 minutes and serve.

Macaroni Cheese (Crock Pot).
Ingredients:
16 ounces elbow macaroni;
1/2 cup margarine - melted
2 large eggs - beaten;
12 ounces evaporated milk;
10 3/4 ounces condensed cheese soup;
1 cup milk;
16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese - divided;
1/8 teaspoon paprika.

Directions:Cook macaroni agreeing to package direction; drain. Place in a 5-quart slow cooker; add margarine. In a bowl, merge the eggs, evaporated milk, soup, milk and 3 cups cheese. Pour over macaroni; stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cook 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with paprika.

Tuna Pasta Casserole.
Ingredients:
1 c. Frozen peas;
1 can condensed cream of celery soup;
1/2 cup milk;
1/2 c. (2 oz) shredded Swiss cheese;
1 can (6 1/2 oz) tuna, drained and flaked;
2 c. Cooked corkscrew or other macaroni (1 cup uncooked);
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped;
1/2 c. Crumbled potato chips.

Directions:Place peas in small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap; Microwave on High 1-2 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. In 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole, stir soup and milk until smooth. Stir in cheese. Fold tuna, macaroni, eggs and peas into soup mixture. Cover with lid; microwave on High 5-7 minutes or until hot and bubbling, stirring once while cooking. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Sprinkle potato chips over casserole. Note: Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom can be replaced for the Cream of Celery.

These are straightforward recipes and can be made swiftly when you come home from a hard day's work.

Pasta casseroles are also suitable for vegetarians, so they make a very versatile dish if you have unexpected guests who happen to be vegetarian.

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Two Diabetic amiable relax Food Recipes - thrifty and Tasty Chicken Casseroles

If you are looking for a miniature "comfort food", a new method for your evening meal table, or an economical meal, here are a join of recipes for you! These casserole recipes will remind you of those tasty hot meals from grandma's or mom's oven.

For most of us, that is "comfort" enough. Colorful Chicken Rice Casserole is a type of Tex-Mex food which means a great blending of flavors. Chicken and Ham Casserole also makes use of rice and blends the flavors of two meats. Both will no doubt be big hits with your family.

Meat Casseroles

Colorful Chicken Rice Casserole

1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese
1 pkg (3 oz) low-fat cream cheese, cubed
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed corn chips
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped

In a blender or food processor, join the soup, sour cream, cottage cheese, and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the chicken, rice, cheese, chilies, olives, and garlic salt. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer composition into prepared dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly, at 350 degrees. Take off from oven and just before serving, sprinkle top with corn chips, lettuce and tomatoes in that order.

Yield 6 to 8 servings.

Note: I adapted the above method from one I found in an old Taste of Home's Quick Cooking magazine.

Chicken And Ham Casserole

1 pkg (6 oz) long grain and wild rice mix
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (10 3/4 oz) low-sodium cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (12 oz) evaporated skim milk
1 cup shredded Colby or Cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook rice mix agreeing to box directions. Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish. Top with chicken and ham. In a bowl, join the soup, milk, cheese, and pepper; pour over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Serves 6

Enjoy!

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Easy Casserole Recipes - Ground Beef Casseroles

Casseroles are a great way to make a hearty, inexpensive meal for your family. My favorite ingredient to use in them is ground beef. There are countless recipes you can come up with using ground beef in your casserole dishes. If you have it in your home, odds are you can put together a delicious meal with ingredients already in your pantry. It's also a great way to combine all four food groups into one dish. Here are a couple quick and easy ground beef casserole recipes that your whole family can enjoy.

Ground Beef Casserole

What you need:

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
8 oz macaroni noodles, cooked and drained
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
8 oz sour cream
8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
3/4 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 t salt
1/4 t black pepper

What you do:

In a large skillet, add beef, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until meat is browned. Drain grease from pan, add tomato sauce and onion and mix well. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer noodles on the bottom of a large baking pan or casserole dish. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Cover noodles with cheese mixture. Pour meat mixture on top of cheese and noodles. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes.

Southwest Pasta Bake

What you need:

8 oz corkscrew pasta, cooked and drained
1 lb lean ground beef, browned and drained
3/4 c prepared medium picante sauce or salsa
1 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 egg
1/4 t ground cumin
1/4 t black pepper
16 oz cottage cheese
10 oz package frozen corn, thawed and drained

What you do:

In a large bowl, combine beef, salsa and corn. In a small bowl, combine egg, cottage cheese, pepper and cumin. Place half of beef mixture in bottom of 11/2 to 2 quart casserole dish. Add pasta on top of beef. Add cottage cheese mixture on top of pasta. Top off with remaining beef mixture. Add cheese to top of casserole. In a 350 degree preheated oven, bake casserole for 30 to 40 minutes, or until heated through.

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Pork Casseroles

People are focusing more and more on eating healthy foods at mealtime. You might not realize it, but pork casseroles include one of the leanest, healthiest cuts of meat available as a main ingredient. These delicious dishes that can be made with different products, including ham, sausage or pork chops. Whether you're looking for a dish that's spicy and savory or sweet and mellow, you'll be able to find a recipe for these dishes that will satisfy your taste buds while still being healthy for your heart and waistline.

Just a few of the pork casseroles you can try include recipes using potatoes and sausage, ham and cheese, pasta and sausage, or ham with scalloped potatoes and sweet onions. Low calorie pork casserole recipes are also available. At least one of these delicious dishes is sure to appeal to even the pickiest eater.

Pork can be added to a variety of ingredients to create a savory main course with a difference. Pork's mild flavor means it won't overpower any fruits or vegetables in the recipe. The mildness of pork means peaches, berries, pineapple, apples, potatoes and carrots all serve as delicious ingredients for pork casseroles.

Preparing appetizing, nutritious but low fat, low cholesterol meals can sometimes be a challenge. However, adding recipes including pork and an assortment of flavorful ingredients to the meal planning process can help dieters and those seeking heart healthy meals to prepare delicious, nutritious, healthy casseroles.

For example, a casserole that includes lean meat, fresh tomatoes and chunks of pineapple provides a meal loaded with flavor and it's ideal whether it's summer or winter. People of all ages, both children and adults, will be delighted with its appetizing blend of flavors, but adults will also be pleased because of its low calories and low carbohydrates.

Another advantage of pork is its ease of preparation. Pork recipes are frequently easy to prepare and can be cooked and served fairly quickly. You'll be able to find pork casserole recipes designed to be cooked in the oven, on the stove-top, in a microwave or in a crockpot.

If you've been thinking about serving this type of dish in the near future, you might want to consider trying a delicious pork chop or pepper pot casserole. Just a few of your other options include glazed ham and mixed vegetables, a Mexican-style pork stew, or maybe even plantain pork.

Casseroles typically allow the cook to add, substitute or even omit some of the recipe's ingredients without changing the overall flavor of the meal significantly. Casseroles are easy to prepare and they're delicious and healthy, which is why so many people are constantly on the lookout for new and different recipes. Pork casseroles are versatile, healthy and easy to prepare. Isn't it time you learned more about their benefits and tried a few of these delicious recipes?

Rick Mongiovi shares his recipe for ham cheese casserole and more casseroles recipes for breakfast, pasta, vegetarian and more on his site at Best-Made-Casseroles.com.

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Dessert Casseroles

Casseroles have been with us throughout written history. Casserole-like dishes have appeared in ancient Greece and Rome. The French continued the casserole tradition and by the eighteenth century the English were making casseroles. The tradition continues today in America. So what exactly is a casserole? A casserole is a combination of ingredients combined and slow cooked together to form a unique dish with a medley of flavors. Historically, casseroles have been a main dish or a frugal way to make good use of leftovers. Most casserole ingredients have included meats, vegetables, and starches.

Contemporary trends being set by savvy kitchen cooks now include more than the dinner version of casseroles. Indeed, casseroles have branched out to include dessert. The same principles that have always applied to the dinner casserole apply to dessert casseroles. Casseroles may use a variety of ingredients in small quantities. They are prepared and cooked in the same container or pan. They are a great way to use leftovers. And finally, they can be plain fun to create.

The innovative cook can create a wide range of scrumptious sweet dishes from bits and pieces of sweet confectioneries, fruits, nuts, soft cheeses, jams, and syrups.

Dessert casserole ingredients are mixed together then baked in a single pan such as dump cakes. Cake mix is literally dumped into the pan along with any combination of fruits or puddings. The concoction is then baked together to a sweet perfection. Dump cakes can be a hodge-podge of what is available in the refrigerator, or carefully planned with a specific cake flavor and complimentary fruit or pudding.

Cheese blintz casseroles are another favorite. Cheese blintz casseroles are by far easier to prepare than individual cheese blintz. Any fresh fruit topping or sauce can be used to create a wonderful variety of cheese blintz casseroles including cherries, strawberries, and raspberries.

Dessert casseroles can also be a fun activity to share with the kids. Set out a variety of ingredients and let the kids create new combinations from their favorite dessert flavors. The possible combinations of fruits, nuts, puddings, and cakes can be fun to explore.

Dessert casseroles, just like their dinner counterparts, are a great addition to any potluck. The simplicity of dessert casseroles save on time in both preparation and clean up. And the unique combination of different ingredients blending together in the oven often produces new complimentary flavors. Drizzle a little sauce over the top a baked dessert casserole and it turns into a masterpiece.

Casseroles are true comfort food. We have put together a collection of delicious casserole recipes that will satisfy the hearty appetite; and that can be served for holidays, special occasions and everyday dining. Find the perfect casserole recipe from our growing selection of appetizers, side dishes, and entrees.

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How to Make Meat Casseroles For Anything - Family Meals to Church Socials to Pitch-In Meals

It is always good to have some tasty casserole recipes on hand for everything from family dinners to picnics, church socials, office pitch-in meals, etc. If you are tired of using the same old casserole recipes over and over and want to bring new life to the occasion, here are some very good recipes for you. I recommend Florence's Easy Goulash. Florence has always been like a second mother to me and she was also manager of the local school cafeteria back in the days when the local ladies went in early and cooked the meals from scratch. This recipe was a favorite among the students. Florence is in her 80s now and still makes this for me when I'm in the area. Love you, Florence! If you prefer chicken over ground beef, try this Chicken and Broccoli casserole. Both recipes are okay for diabetics, too.

EASY GOULASH

2 lbs ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
3/4 tsp garlic powder
salt to taste
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 No. 2 can tomatoes, chopped slightly
1 lb Colby cheese, grated

Crumble ground beef and fry with onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Cook macaroni until tender, drain. Drain excess fat from ground beef mixture. Add the macaroni and tomatoes. Stir well. Place in a baking dish and cover with the grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese melts and is light brown (about 20 minutes).

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BAKE

2 pkg. (10-oz ea) frozen broccoli
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups diced, cooked chicken
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp butter

Cook broccoli and drain thoroughly. Combine broccoli and rice; place in an 8-inch square baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and blend in the flour and salt. Add milk to the butter mixture and cook, stirring, until thick. Remove mixture from the heat; stir in the Swiss cheese and chicken. Spoon the chicken mixture over the broccoli mixture. Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle crumb mixture over the chicken mixture. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Two Diabetic Friendly Comfort Food Recipes - Economical and Tasty Chicken Casseroles

If you are looking for a little "comfort food", a new recipe for your dinner table, or an economical meal, here are a couple of recipes for you! These casserole recipes will remind you of those delicious hot meals from grandma's or mom's oven.

For most of us, that is "comfort" enough. Colorful Chicken Rice Casserole is a type of Tex-Mex food which means a great blending of flavors. Chicken and Ham Casserole also makes use of rice and blends the flavors of two meats. Both will no doubt be big hits with your family.

COLORFUL CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE

1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese
1 pkg (3 oz) low-fat cream cheese, cubed
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed corn chips
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped

In a blender or food processor, combine the soup, sour cream, cottage cheese, and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the chicken, rice, cheese, chilies, olives, and garlic salt. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer mixture into prepared dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly, at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and just before serving, sprinkle top with corn chips, lettuce and tomatoes in that order.

Yield 6 to 8 servings.

Note: I adapted the above recipe from one I found in an old Taste of Home's Quick Cooking magazine.

CHICKEN AND HAM CASSEROLE

1 pkg (6 oz) long grain and wild rice mix
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (10 3/4 oz) low-sodium cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (12 oz) evaporated skim milk
1 cup shredded Colby or Cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook rice mix according to package directions. Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish. Top with chicken and ham. In a bowl, combine the soup, milk, cheese, and pepper; pour over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Serves 6

Enjoy!

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Once a Month Cooking - Hamburger Pasta Casseroles Freezer Meals

When it comes to cooking and baking, I love experimenting with once a month cooking. This type of cooking is when you spend a day or two manufacture and baking up several meals for your house and then icy them for time to come use.

This formula will make 3 large casseroles that will each feed 8 people. They will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. You will need three 9 x 13" rectangular foil baking pans, that I like to pick up at our local dollar store or reduction agency store. After freezing, thaw the casserole in your refrigerator for 6-8 hours and then reheat in the oven for 20 minutes before serving.

Meat Casseroles

Hamburger Pasta Casserole

4 lbs. Lean ground beef

1 lb. Thin sausage links, sliced into bite-sized pieces

2 cups onions, finely chopped

2 cups celery, finely chopped

1 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped

16-18 ounces pasta noodles

3 cans tomato soup

4 1/4 cups shredded American Cheese

12 ounce bottle chili sauce

1/4 cup pimento, chopped

2 teaspoons table salt

2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups water

4 1/2 cups bread crumbs

1/4 cup butter, melted (not margarine)

In a very large frying pan, cook the lean ground beef, sausage links, onion, celery and green pepper until the ground beef is brown and no longer pink. Drain off fat. Cook your desired pasta noodles agreeing to box directions, drain water and set aside. In a large stock pot, add your cooked pasta noodles and meat mixture. Stir in the tomato soup, cheese, chili sauce, chili powder, chopped pimento, salt, pepper and water.

Split the composition up into 3 equal portions. Place composition into each of your baking pans. In a small bowl, consolidate the bread crumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs on top of the casserole mixture.

Bake casseroles in a 350 degree oven for 30-45 minutes. Let thoroughly cool before wrapping and freezing.

Once a Month Cooking - Hamburger Pasta Casseroles Freezer Meals

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How to Make Quick and Easy Casseroles to Feed Your family

Casseroles are all the time an easy way to get ready meals. They merge several ingredients manufacture lots of sides unnecessary, they bake while the cook does other things, and they can be salutary alternatives to fast food. To help the busy cook, we are posting recipes here for Snowcapped personel Broccoli and Ham Casseroles and a Quick Pizza Casserole. The Snowcaps are excellent for brunch since they are individually baked so no cutting and serving is necessary. And broccoli, ham, and egg whites fit perfectly into the type of food habitancy enjoy at brunch. They are also a good way to get kids to eat broccoli. The idea of their own size and the white topping is lively to kids. And who doesn't like pizza? This casserole is also lively to all generations.

Snowcapped personel Broccoli & Ham

Meat Casseroles

1 pkg (10-oz) icy cut broccoli
2 cups fully cooked ham, chopped
1/4 cup onion
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
3 egg whites
1 tsp dry mustard
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Thaw broccoli in a colander under hot running water. Drain well and evenly divide among four 10-oz custard cups. merge the ham with the onion and 1/4 cup of the mayonnaise; spoon over the broccoli in the custard cups.

For the topping, in a small mixer bowl with mixer on high beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Stir the remaining half cup of the mayonnaise and the mustard together. Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the egg whites. Spoon the egg whites over the ham. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the egg whites. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.

Quick Pizza Casserole

6 oz fettuccine*, broken up
1 pkg (3 1/2-oz) sliced pepperoni
1 jar (15 1/2-oz) pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can (4-oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (2.25 oz) can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Bring 8 cups of hot water to boiling. Add the fettuccine, boil gently for 8 to 10 minutes until tender. Drain; return to the pan. Cut the pepperoni slices in half and add to the fettuccine. Stir in the pizza sauce, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, olives, and the Parmesan cheese. Change the mixture to a baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top. Bake in a 400 degree oven about 15 minutes or until heated through.

*Use whole-wheat fettuccine for an even healthier dish.

Enjoy!

How to Make Quick and Easy Casseroles to Feed Your family

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Recipes: Easy Casseroles and Meat Pies

Finding the time to cook a balanced meal that is also tasty can be difficult, especially for those of us with busy lifestyles! This is where casseroles and meat pies can come in handy! They are easy to put together and won't cost a lot as far as ingredients go—you usually have the ingredients on hand! In this article, I am including some of my favorite casseroles and meat pies. I hope you enjoy them!

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morning meal and Brunch Casseroles

Breakfast and brunch casseroles are a convenient, time-saving, and cost-effective way to feed a crowd. Many of the breakfast and brunch casseroles can be ready up to twelve hours ahead of time and can be simply settled in the oven for about an hour to bake. This is the exquisite dish if you want to host a breakfast or brunch. It is an easy way to feed guests, since you can interact with them instead of working hard in the kitchen. It is also a great family tradition; you can serve these casseroles every weekend. breakfast and brunch casseroles are also a nice treat to bring into the office. Co-workers will line up for a hot breakfast versus the usual bagel or doughnut offerings from others.

For those with a busy schedule, breakfast casseroles take just a few minutes to prepare. The lowest layer is typically bread or potatoes, although there are variations on this. The middle layer can be made up of a breakfast meat of your choosing such as bacon, sausage, or ham. This layer is ordinarily combined with an egg aggregate and vegetables. The casserole can then be topped off with cheese. These layers back together in the oven, becoming a fluffy and yummy "egg pie."

Meat Casseroles

Ingredients can be added or omitted depending on your taste; some habitancy skip the meat and load up on the veggies instead. The veggies used can be frosty or fresh, although many cooks swear by chopping fresh onions for a zesty taste. Try featuring veggies that are in season as the main ingredient, like in a zucchini casserole.

Recipes for sweet breakfast and brunch casseroles pair well with a original casserole for a larger meal. For example, a sweet casserole can be made by combining French toast, blueberries, and pecans. A sweet casserole is often topped with syrup or whipped cream.

The recipes can admittedly be doubled or tripled depending on how big of a crowd you need to feed. While these dishes are ordinarily served at breakfast or brunch, they can make a fun dinner. You can also use these recipes to originate a unique date night. These are exquisite treats for holidays too. Whatever the occasion, you are sure to find beloved recipes that can be used for years to come.

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Crock Pot Casseroles are the Quintessential One Dish Meal

I'm a fan of casseroles - meat, vegetables, and carbohydrates all in one dish. But when you categorically take a look, you perceive as you're cooking that casseroles are truly Not a one dish meal. You have a pot to cook the noodles, a strainer to drain them, a pan to brown the meat, a pot to heat the cream base and combine everything in, and a baking dish to bake it in. That doesn't seem like one dish; it seems more like five.

Then I realized there's categorically no conjecture why you couldn't make casseroles a one dish meal by production them in your crock pot. Yet, to be fair, it's not one dish. You do have to brown the meat before adding it to your crock pot, so you use two dishes. Still, two is good than five when it comes to dishwashing.

Meat Casseroles

Following is a formula reference - merely suggestions in how to put together a crock pot casserole. Add or delete meats, vegetables, experiment with seasonings, and originate your own quintessential one dish meal.

Crock Pot Casseroles

1 pound ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey)

1 can cream based soup

1 ½ cup water

1 cup celery, chopped

2 cloves minced garlic

1 onion, chopped

16 oz icy vegetables

8 oz cream cheese or sour cream

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp each season salt and dry mustard

4-5 cups noodles (any strong kind such as penne, ziti, egg noodles, macaroni)

Spray crock pot with cooking spray. Brown meat and drain. If using cream cheese, melt with meat over medium heat. Replacement to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except noodles, mix well. Layer noodles on top. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours, until noodles are tender.

Side notes:

1)Depending on the noodle, you may need to mix throughout cooking time. If this is not possible, layer the noodles between the meat mixture.

2)If you are using sour cream, add during the last 30-45 minutes of cooking.

3)Get brave, experiment and enjoy your creation!

Crock Pot Casseroles are the Quintessential One Dish Meal

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Easy Casserole Recipes - Ground Beef Casseroles

Casseroles are a great way to make a hearty, cheap meal for your family. My favorite ingredient to use in them is ground beef. There are countless recipes you can come up with using ground beef in your casserole dishes. If you have it in your home, odds are you can put together a appetizing meal with ingredients already in your pantry. It's also a great way to couple all four food groups into one dish. Here are a couple quick and easy ground beef casserole recipes that your whole house can enjoy.

Ground Beef Casserole

Meat Casseroles

What you need:

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
8 oz macaroni noodles, cooked and drained
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
8 oz sour cream
8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
3/4 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 t salt
1/4 t black pepper

What you do:

In a large skillet, add beef, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until meat is browned. Drain grease from pan, add tomato sauce and onion and mix well. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer noodles on the lowest of a large baking pan or casserole dish. In a medium bowl, couple cream cheese and sour cream. Cover noodles with cheese mixture. Pour meat blend on top of cheese and noodles. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes.

Southwest Pasta Bake

What you need:

8 oz corkscrew pasta, cooked and drained
1 lb lean ground beef, browned and drained
3/4 c ready medium picante sauce or salsa
1 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 egg
1/4 t ground cumin
1/4 t black pepper
16 oz cottage cheese
10 oz container freezing corn, thawed and drained

What you do:

In a large bowl, couple beef, salsa and corn. In a small bowl, couple egg, cottage cheese, pepper and cumin. Place half of beef blend in lowest of 11/2 to 2 quart casserole dish. Add pasta on top of beef. Add cottage cheese blend on top of pasta. Top off with remaining beef mixture. Add cheese to top of casserole. In a 350 degree preheated oven, bake casserole for 30 to 40 minutes, or until heated through.

Easy Casserole Recipes - Ground Beef Casseroles

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Casseroles for the Holidays

The holidays are a extraordinary time of year when friends and family arrive in droves, and extra cooking time is in short supply. Feeding lots of extra loved ones on diminutive amounts of time need not be a worry this holiday season. Casseroles are yummy holiday table staples that contribute large amounts of food perfect for your many guests. Comforting to eat and quick to make, casseroles are a popular of young and old alike. This holiday season spend more time with your family and less time in the kitchen. Casseroles will make your holiday cooking a breeze.

Breakfast Casseroles
Breakfast casseroles are holiday favorites, especially during Christmas. Many can be assembled the night before, chilled overnight, and cooked the following morning. popular morning meal casserole recipes include ingredients such as eggs, meat, cheeses and vegetables. They are great to experiment with, as well. Many original morning meal casserole recipes have been added to and perfected over the years, and eating the casserole becomes a special family tradition.

Meat Casseroles

Side Dish Casseroles
Side dish casseroles can be found in abundance. From green bean to sweet potato casseroles, there are thousands of side dish casserole varieties. The ingredient options are endless, and most can be adjusted to fit personel likes and dislikes. No holiday table is complete without a side dish casserole, so add one to your holiday menu today.

Main Dish Casseroles
Dinner casseroles are a lifesaver for most busy families nearby the holidays. Many can be made ahead and icy for up to a few months to save on prep time. Most include a meat, starch, cheese and vegetable. Chicken, turkey and ham casseroles tend to be very popular nearby the holidays. Main dish casseroles can be fancy or simple, but rest assured, they will be equally enjoyed.

Enjoy more time with family this holiday season, and feed them comfort food that will delight their palates. The holidays are a great time to introduce fresh recipes, so there is no great time to surprise everyone with a new casserole. Casseroles are sure to make your holiday table warm, welcoming, and delightfully appealing.

Casseroles for the Holidays

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Old Fashion Casseroles Are Economical, Nutritious

Most of us are seeing for ways to stretch our food dollars without cutting back on nutrition and taste. Casseroles are the perfect solution. They commonly use lesser expensive meats, integrate ingredients into some very tasty combination's and they are easy for the busy cook to assemble. Here are a integrate of recipes for some casseroles from my vintage formula collection. I think you and your house will enjoy them. Phil's Mexacali Casserole combines ground beef and noodles. Hamburger-Onion Hash combines ground beef with rice.

Phil'S Mexacali Casserole

Meat Casseroles

This formula is from an old Southern Indiana Fire division cookbook.

1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup chopped green peppers and jalapeño peppers* mixed
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 can (17 oz) cream-style corn
1 can (16 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (4 oz) mushroom pieces
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp chili powder
8 oz pkg noodles, cooked agreeing to pkg directions and drained

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet with the peppers and onion. When beef is browned, drain the fat. Stir in the remaining ingredients; mix together well. Turn into a buttered 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Cover and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

*When working with jalapeño peppers, it is a good idea to wear gloves. Do not touch hands to eyes when handling hot peppers. Take off the seeds unless you want your dish to be verily hot. The heat is mostly in the seeds.

Hamburger-Onion Hash

1 lb lean ground beef
2 medium or 1 large yellow onions, sliced
1 medium white onion, sliced
1 can (16-oz) diced tomatoes
1 to 2 tsps chili powder, agreeing to taste
1/2 cup uncooked quarterly rice
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet, cook meat, onions, and bell pepper until meat is browned. Drain off excess fat. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Pour blend into an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish. Cover and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until cooked through and rice is tender.

Enjoy!

Old Fashion Casseroles Are Economical, Nutritious

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How to Make Meat Casseroles For anyone - house Meals to Church Socials to Pitch-In Meals

It is all the time good to have some tasty casserole recipes on hand for all from house dinners to picnics, church socials, office pitch-in meals, etc. If you are tired of using the same old casserole recipes over and over and want to bring new life to the occasion, here are some very good recipes for you. I suggest Florence's Easy Goulash. Florence has all the time been like a second mum to me and she was also owner of the local school bistro back in the days when the local ladies went in early and cooked the meals from scratch. This method was a favorite among the students. Florence is in her 80s now and still makes this for me when I'm in the area. Love you, Florence! If you prefer chicken over ground beef, try this Chicken and Broccoli casserole. Both recipes are okay for diabetics, too.

Easy Goulash

Meat Casseroles

2 lbs ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
3/4 tsp garlic powder
salt to taste
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 No. 2 can tomatoes, chopped slightly
1 lb Colby cheese, grated

Crumble ground beef and fry with onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Cook macaroni until tender, drain. Drain excess fat from ground beef mixture. Add the macaroni and tomatoes. Stir well. Place in a baking dish and cover with the grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese melts and is light brown (about 20 minutes).

Chicken And Broccoli Bake

2 pkg. (10-oz ea) frozen broccoli
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups diced, cooked chicken
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp butter

Cook broccoli and drain thoroughly. Consolidate broccoli and rice; place in an 8-inch quadrilateral baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and blend in the flour and salt. Add milk to the butter composition and cook, stirring, until thick. Remove composition from the heat; stir in the Swiss cheese and chicken. Spoon the chicken composition over the broccoli mixture. Consolidate the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle crumb composition over the chicken mixture. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

How to Make Meat Casseroles For anyone - house Meals to Church Socials to Pitch-In Meals

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Two Sweet Potato Casseroles Both suitable For Diabetics

There is no need for diabetics to avoid sweet potato casserole if it is one of their popular dishes. Below are two dissimilar recipes for Sweet Potato Casserole that are diabetic friendly. While they are not wholly sugar-free they are fine for diabetics when eaten as part of a balanced meal that includes a good protein meat. Turkey, chicken, ham, etc. Are all excellent with these casseroles. Remember, diabetics can enjoy good food too!

Sweet Potato Casserole #2

Meat Casseroles

4 med sweet potatoes
3/4 cup Splenda granular
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp grated orange rind
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large or extra large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tbsp butter, melted
1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tbsp butter, melted
3 tbsp sugar-free maple-flavored syrup

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or pan. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet; bake for 1 hour or until done. Cool to the touch; peel and mash. Cut oven climatic characteristic to 350 degrees. Couple sweet potatoes, Splenda, milk, orange rind, orange juice, vanilla, egg, flour, and the 3 tablespoons butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until smooth. Spoon into the ready baking dish. Couple the panko crumbs, pecans, butter, and syrup together and sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Bake 1 hour or until wholly heated through.

Sweet Potato Casserole

1 cup Splenda
3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 tsp salt
2 beaten eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute
1 stick melted butter
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into a shallow 8"x8" baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

Topping:

1/3 butter, melted
1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Splenda
1 cup chopped pecans

Mix sugar and Splenda together. Add flour and pecans to sugar mixture. Pour melted butter into mixture and stir to blend. Sprinkle evenly over sweet potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Note: This recipe uses some sugar in the topping. Remember this when incorporating into your diet or replace brown sugar with 1/4 cup of Splenda's brown sugar substitution.

Enjoy!

Two Sweet Potato Casseroles Both suitable For Diabetics

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Pork Casseroles

People are focusing more and more on eating healthy foods at mealtime. You might not comprehend it, but pork casseroles consist of one of the leanest, healthiest cuts of meat available as a main ingredient. These tasty dishes that can be made with different products, along with ham, sausage or pork chops. Either you're looking for a dish that's spicy and savory or sweet and mellow, you'll be able to find a formula for these dishes that will satisfy your taste buds while still being healthy for your heart and waistline.

Just a few of the pork casseroles you can try consist of recipes using potatoes and sausage, ham and cheese, pasta and sausage, or ham with scalloped potatoes and sweet onions. Low calorie pork casserole recipes are also available. At least one of these tasty dishes is sure to motion to even the pickiest eater.

Meat Casseroles

Pork can be added to a range of ingredients to originate a savory main course with a difference. Pork's mild flavor means it won't overpower any fruits or vegetables in the recipe. The mildness of pork means peaches, berries, pineapple, apples, potatoes and carrots all serve as tasty ingredients for pork casseroles.

Preparing appetizing, nutritious but low fat, low cholesterol meals can sometimes be a challenge. However, adding recipes along with pork and an assortment of flavorful ingredients to the meal planning process can help dieters and those seeking heart healthy meals to put in order delicious, nutritious, healthy casseroles.

For example, a casserole that includes lean meat, fresh tomatoes and chunks of pineapple provides a meal loaded with flavor and it's ideal Either it's summer or winter. Population of all ages, both children and adults, will be delighted with its tasty blend of flavors, but adults will also be pleased because of its low calories and low carbohydrates.

Another advantage of pork is its ease of preparation. Pork recipes are frequently easy to put in order and can be cooked and served fairly quickly. You'll be able to find pork casserole recipes designed to be cooked in the oven, on the stove-top, in a microwave or in a crockpot.

If you've been thinking about serving this type of dish in the near future, you might want to consider trying a tasty pork chop or pepper pot casserole. Just a few of your other options consist of glazed ham and mixed vegetables, a Mexican-style pork stew, or maybe even plantain pork.

Casseroles typically allow the cook to add, substitute or even omit some of the recipe's ingredients without changing the wide flavor of the meal significantly. Casseroles are easy to put in order and they're tasty and healthy, which is why so many Population are permanently on the lookout for new and different recipes. Pork casseroles are versatile, healthy and easy to prepare. Isn't it time you learned more about their benefits and tried a few of these tasty recipes?

Pork Casseroles

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Crock Pot Casseroles are the Quintessential One Dish Meal

I'm a fan of casseroles - meat, vegetables, and carbohydrates all in one dish. But when you indubitably take a look, you perceive as you're cooking that casseroles are truly Not a one dish meal. You have a pot to cook the noodles, a strainer to drain them, a pan to brown the meat, a pot to heat the cream base and consolidate everything in, and a baking dish to bake it in. That doesn't seem like one dish; it seems more like five.

Then I realized there's indubitably no think why you couldn't make casseroles a one dish meal by development them in your crock pot. Yet, to be fair, it's not one dish. You do have to brown the meat before adding it to your crock pot, so you use two dishes. Still, two is better than five when it comes to dishwashing.

Meat Casseroles

Following is a recipe reference - merely suggestions in how to put together a crock pot casserole. Add or delete meats, vegetables, experiment with seasonings, and generate your own quintessential one dish meal.

Crock Pot Casseroles

1 pound ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey)

1 can cream based soup

1 ½ cup water

1 cup celery, chopped

2 cloves minced garlic

1 onion, chopped

16 oz frosty vegetables

8 oz cream cheese or sour cream

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp each season salt and dry mustard

4-5 cups noodles (any strong kind such as penne, ziti, egg noodles, macaroni)

Spray crock pot with cooking spray. Brown meat and drain. If using cream cheese, melt with meat over medium heat. Replacement to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except noodles, mix well. Layer noodles on top. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours, until noodles are tender.

Side notes:

1)Depending on the noodle, you may need to mix throughout cooking time. If this is not possible, layer the noodles between the meat mixture.

2)If you are using sour cream, add while the last 30-45 minutes of cooking.

3)Get brave, experiment and enjoy your creation!

Crock Pot Casseroles are the Quintessential One Dish Meal

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