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Hearty
Casseroles
By
Brenda Hyde of SeedsOfKnowledge.com
Where
would family cooks be without casseroles? They are
satisfying, easy to make, and frugal all at the same time.
The following recipes are perfect for dinner, served with
a nice green salad and bread. When I have more time I
make bread sticks and sauté whole steamed green
beans in butter and garlic then season with salt and pepper.
Fresh fruit is a great after dinner treat since the casseroles
are filling.
Baked in foil pans these dishes can be taken to potlucks
or family gatherings. They are also wonderful as
leftovers for work or school lunches, and actually taste
better the second day!
Pizza Casserole
Ingredients:
1 pound rotelle pasta
2 cans pizza Sauce
package stick pepperoni (unsliced)
2 12oz. pkgs. Shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 small can Mushrooms
Cook rotelle according to package directions. Drain.
Dice the sticks of pepperoni. Mix mushrooms and pepperoni
into the pasta. In large casserole dish or 13x19
pan place a layer of pizza sauce, a layer of pasta mixture,
and a layer of cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are
used up.Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Serves
6.
Mexican Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 6 ounce can tomato
1 package enchilada sauce mix (dry mix in envelope)
12 flour tortillas
3 cups water
1 8 ounce block each of Monterey Jack and mild cheddar
cheese, grated
Brown ground beef; add enchilada sauce mix, tomato paste,
and 3 cups water. Simmer 10 minutes. In 9x13
baking pan place a spoon of sauce on the bottom.
Layer tortillas, meat mixture, and cheeses. Continue layering,
ending with both cheeses. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes
or until cheese is melted.
Spaghetti Casserole
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound hot Italian Sausage
1 medium diced onion
1 clove minced garlic
1 16-ounce can tomatoes
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 teaspoon basil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 ounces spaghetti
¼ cup melted butter
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 beaten eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Brown meat and drain well. Add onion and garlic; sauté
until tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Cook spaghetti; drain. Mix
in butter, Parmesan cheese and eggs with the spaghetti.
Line a greased 10-inch pie plate or cake pan with spaghetti
to form a crust. Spoon cottage cheese over crust. Top
with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake at 325 degrees
for 45 minutes. Serves 6-8.
Western Casserole
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp.cayenne pepper sauce (optional)
2 cans red beans, drained
3 cups tomatoes with juice
1 cup uncooked rice
1 cup cheddar cheese
Brown beef with garlic. Add onion, and cook until onion
is transparent. Drain fat. Either chop tomatoes or put
in blender. In large casserole, combine the meat mixture,
salt, chili powder, beans, tomatoes and rice. Bake covered,
at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with
cheese, bake 15 minutes more.
Pork Chop Casserole
Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 pork chops
2 tablespoons oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup,
undiluted
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream, divided
1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions, divided
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper;
dredge pork chops. (Cut off any visible fat from chops)Heat
oil in a large skillet; cook pork chops for 4-5 minutes
per side or until browned. Place in a single layer in
an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish, Combine soup, broth,
pepper, thyme and 1/2 cup sour cream; pour over chops.
Sprinkle with half of the onions. Cover and bake at 350°
for 45-50 minutes. Stir remaining sour cream into
sauce. Top chops with remaining onions. Return to the
oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Brenda Hyde is a freelance writer and editor. For more
old fashioned recipes, crafts and ideas visit her at http://seedsofknowledge.com
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