Recipes

[qualitygal]

I'm on the hunt.  Any you love and want to share?

Hubs found a taco one we're going to try next week.

[happilyretiredgirl]

@qualitygal  I love casseroles but unfortunately my hubby is not a fan of them. Anyway I discovered a sweet lady on YT her name is Talli Faye, a sweet country woman and she does some videos on her country cooking and has some casseroles that looks delicious.  If you have time check her out.  I love watching and listening to her sweet southern country charm and she keeps it real just a lady who can cook.

[deepwaterdotter]

Husband and I enjoy this tuna-noodle casserole:

1/2 cup butter

8 oz egg noodles, cooked to al dente and drained

1/2 onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

8 oz sliced mushrooms

1 tsp minced garlic

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

10 oz canned tuna, drained

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/2 tsp thyme

3 tbsp bread crumbs

1 cup shredded cheddar

Cook onion, celery, and garlic in 1 tbsp butter in skillet until tender.  Stir in mushrooms until liquid has evaporated.

Melt 1/4 cup butter in saucepan.  Whisk in flour until smooth.  Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and slightly thickened.  Stir in tuna, peas, cooked vegetables, thyme, and noodles.  Pour into greased baking dish.

Microwave 2 tbsp butter in dish to melt.  Stir in bread crumbs and sprinkle on top of casserole.  Top with cheddar.

Bake in 375 degree oven until bubbling and top is light brown, about 25 minutes.   

[fthunt]

My mom was queen of tuna/n - she had to bring to family picnics or...no picnic...............

I've never made to blue ribbon level so settle for Stouffers

[JillyMarie]

Chicken & Rice Casserole

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice (I use brown rice)

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 1/2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast meat

1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1 tablespoon diced jalapeños (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Combine rice, cheese, chicken, evaporated milk, onion, eggs, cilantro, melted butter and jalapeños in prepared dish; stir well.

Step 3

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 4

For Freeze Ahead: Prepare as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Uncover. Preheat oven to 350° F. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

[msgb]

If you google Chicken Enchilada Casserole with rice there are a number that come up. They are easy. I usually will cook a chicken breast and shred it and keep in the freezer for a few recipes. If my husband feel like this then it is easy to make and I just make another chicken later.

[walker]

@qualitygal .... one of our favorite casseroles is called Chicken Salad Bake...if you put that into search bar above, it should come up. I posted it in 2023.  If you don't find it, let me know and I will post again.  In meantime, here are a couple other easy ones....not sure of your likes and dislikes but here you go for now.

Taco Casserole

1 pkg. chili seasoning mix

1 lb. ground beef

1 (reg size) can diced tomatoes

1 can kidney beans, drained

1 cup broken corn chips

1/2 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups (approx) shredded lettuce

1 fresh tomato, cut-up

other toppings of choice

Prepare chili mix according to package directions, using ground beef, canned tomatoes and kidney beans.  Spoon into a 2 quart casserole dish.  Sprinkle with corn chips and cheese.  Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and casserole is bubbly hot.  Remove from oven and top with lettuce, tomato pieces and other toppings of choice.

Sloppy Joe Casserole

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 cup sliced green onions

1 (reg size) can Sloppy Joe Sandwich sauce (Manwich)

1 (11 oz) can Mexicorn (w/whole kernel corn, red and 

   green peppers), undrained

1 (6 oz) can Buttermilk Biscuits (5 count)

Heat oven to 375 degrees.  In large skillet, brown ground beef with onions; drain.  Stir in the sandwich sauce and Mexicorn.  Cook for a few minutes until thoroughly heated; stir occasionally.  

Put mixture into an ungreased 2 quart casserole dish.  Separate biscuits and cut each in half.  Arrange, cut side down around outside edge of meat mixture.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. 

[beach-mom]

@qualitygal - This is one of our favorites, courtesy of my native Texan best friend's family!  

King Ranch Chicken 

One whole chicken, 3-4 lbs.* 

2 onions, chopped and divided

2 ribs celery, chopped

salt and pepper

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of chicken soup

2 oz. cheddar cheese, grated

12 corn tortillas

1 large green pepper, chopped

chili powder

garlic salt

1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained

Boil hen until tender in water seasoned with one onion, celery, salt, and pepper. Remove and cut into bite-sized pieces. Reserve stock. Combine soups and grated cheese. Before assembling casserole, soak the tortillas in boiling chicken stock until softened. Start layering casserole in a 9 x 13 dish in this order: softened tortillas, chicken, onion, bell pepper, chili powder and garlic salt to taste, and soup mixture. Repeat the layers. Cover the casserole with the undrained Rotel. Juices in the casserole should be about half the depth of the dish. If not, add a little more stock. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 6-8. If possible make a day ahead and refrigerate before baking so the flavors will blend.

* I always use chicken breasts.  

[Roscoe the Rascal]

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@deepwaterdotter wrote:

Husband and I enjoy this tuna-noodle casserole:

1/2 cup butter

8 oz egg noodles, cooked to al dente and drained

1/2 onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

8 oz sliced mushrooms

1 tsp minced garlic

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

10 oz canned tuna, drained

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/2 tsp thyme

3 tbsp bread crumbs

1 cup shredded cheddar

Cook onion, celery, and garlic in 1 tbsp butter in skillet until tender.  Stir in mushrooms until liquid has evaporated.

Melt 1/4 cup butter in saucepan.  Whisk in flour until smooth.  Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and slightly thickened.  Stir in tuna, peas, cooked vegetables, thyme, and noodles.  Pour into greased baking dish.

Microwave 2 tbsp butter in dish to melt.  Stir in bread crumbs and sprinkle on top of casserole.  Top with cheddar.

Bake in 375 degree oven until bubbling and top is light brown, about 25 minutes.   

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I am going to try this one next week.  I have been trying to perfect some recipes and I like casseroles because easy to do and I can also feeeze some for later and take some to work as well.

My husband did most of the cooking during our married life and now that I am alone I need to come up with some signature dishes of my own.  My daughter and family are my ginnie pigs.  Lol

I like to do simple but flavorful recipes.  I'm not one for spending all day in the kitchen.

This looks good and my tuna and noodles can use some improvement.  I'm not much for fast food of any kind and don't mind eating out now and then but feel I can get better at home.

[Roscoe the Rascal]

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@JillyMarie wrote:

Chicken & Rice Casserole

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice (I use brown rice)

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 1/2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast meat

1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1 tablespoon diced jalapeños (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Combine rice, cheese, chicken, evaporated milk, onion, eggs, cilantro, melted butter and jalapeños in prepared dish; stir well.

Step 3

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 4

For Freeze Ahead: Prepare as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Uncover. Preheat oven to 350° F. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

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I will being trying this one as well.  Thanks.