November Casserole

Ok, so you can make this with thanksgiving leftovers, or you can just make it when you are longing for fall and holiday times. (like the middle of June!)

2 pkg. Stove Top Stuffing
1 stick butter
3 c. chicken/turkey pieces
1 pkg. frozen vegetables (any will do, but my favorite is cut green beans)
2 cans cream of celery soup
1 c. milk

Melt butter and toss with dry seasoning and stuffing mix. Then transfer half to the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan evenly.
In separate bowl, mix milk, soup, vegetables, and chicken. Pour on top of stuffing layer, adding the rest of the stuffing on top.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 350. Uncover for the last 15 mins.

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Chicken Tetrazini

I make this recipe for company sometimes because it's impressive (I think). But let me tell you, it's not quick or easy :) And it uses a lot of dishes. But if you're not scared of those small details then you're in for a great meal!

8 oz pasta (penne rigatte works well)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 & 1/2 TBsp butter (for sauteing veggies)
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1-2 celery sticks
1-2 chicken breasts cooked and chopped
2 cups grated cheese
1/4 - 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 can cream of chicken or mushroom (save the can)
1/2 bar or 4 oz cream cheese
1/2 soup can milk

Cook pasta al dente and drain. Saute veggies in butter. Mix in large bowl. Add cheese and cooked chicken.



Warm up soup, cream cheese, and milk in a separate bowl and pour into the pasta mixture.


Mix it all together and place in a greased pan. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Yield 6 servings.

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Enchilada Casserole

Not sure if someone already posted a recipe like this... if so, I am posting it again! :)
I finally went grocery shopping lastnight so I can start making REAL meals (versus cereal, eggs, and grilled cheese sandwhices). I enjoy cooking when I know I have all the ingrediants and its simple and easy to make. So thats why this meal is perfect!! Its super duper easy and fairly quick to make.

Ingrediants:
Ground turkey (or beef or chicken... whatever!)
Onions
Jalapenos (optional... but they added a great flavor)
Enchalada sauce (one small can should do... but if you are making a huge casserole you might want to add some more. I used red sauce but a mix of red/green is always good)
Cheese
corn tortillas

Brown the turkey in a skillet and mix with onions and any peppers desired.
Once turkey is cooked, add a small amount of enchalada sauce for added flavor.



In a casserole dish of choice, coat in oil (make sure you coat it well. Dont want sticking!) and layer with corn tortilla halfs. (Half tortillas allow you to line the edges of the dish perfectly. That way cheese or meat wont bake to the pan)

Place a layer of cheese on the tortilla halfs. Then fill your dish with the prepared meat. Place a second layer of tortilla halfs on top of meat and sprinkle cheese over the top. Final topping is pouring the remainder enchalada sauce over the entire dish.


Place in preheated oven (350 degrees) for about 10 minutes. Long enough to get everything melted and hot!!


this is what is looks like after you have pigged into it before taking a picture of the final product.


and this is what a happy husband who hardly gets a home cooked meal looks like while stuffing his face like a starving child (a very handsome starving child at that!)

Thats it folks... enjoy!

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Deep Dish Pizza Casserole

This one is easy to make, but takes up a bunch of my pans- a lrg. saucepan, a skillet, a big bowl, and a 9x9 casserole pan. But it is the definition of comfort food! It combines mac and cheese with pizza! It's awesome.
And I was making a double batch today- one for us, and another to take into a family in the ward. I highly recommend listening to Army Of Freshman's Beg, Borrow, Steal album while making this dish. I was shakin' what my mama gave me in most embarrassing ways while I browned the beef.

1 lb. ground beef
1 box Velveeta Shells & Cheese
1 med. onion
1 med. green pepper
1 can (8 oz.) pizza sauce
1 small can sliced black olives
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

Prepare Velveeta as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat along with onion and green pepper. (chopped) Drain the fatty fat fat and drop into a large mixing bowl, stir in pizza sauce and olives. Spoon just the Velveeta Shells & Cheese into the bottom of a greased 8x8 (or 9x9) casserole dish. Top with meat mixture, sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 375 for 20 mins.

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