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Casseroles
Pat's Enchilada Casserole
Contributed by: Pat Kersteter
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped, peeled onion
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 10 oz. cans Enchilada sauce with Green Chilies and Onion
1 2 1/2 oz can sliced ripe olives, divided
10 6 inch corn tortillas, cut in half, divided
2 cup (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease bottom of 9" square baking dish.
Combine beef, onion and garlic in large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Stir in enchilada sauce and 1/4 cup of the olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes.
Layer half of tortillas on bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover with half of beef mixture, sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers; cover. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, bake for additional 5 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with remaining olives and chopped green onions.
Serves 8
NOTES : This can be cooked in the micowave if you're in a hurry. Prepare per the recipe and cover dish with plastic wrap. Microwave on Med. High for 5 min. or until cheese is melted and bubbly...
Spinach Enchiladas
Contributed by: Pat Kersteter
1 onion -- peeled and chopped
1 garlic clove -- peeled and minced
3 tablespoons safflower oil
1/4 cup hot pepper -- chopped
6 cups fresh spinach or 1 package frozen
8 corn tortillas
2 cups salsa
2 cups cheddar cheese -- grated
In a skillet over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in oil until golden. Stir in peppers, cook 3 minutes. Rinse spinach in water, transfer to skillet with water still clinging. Stir and cover, cook until wilted.
Meanwhile, soften tortillas in oven, wrapped in a moist towel or foil. Place 1/4 cup filling in center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in oiled oven proof dish. Smother with salsa and cheese. Bake at 350 F. until heated and bubbly.
Yield: 8 servings
Virginia's Cabbage Casserole
Contributed by: Pat Kersteter
3 cups crushed cornflakes mixed with 1/2 stick melted butter or margarine
4 cups chopped cabbage
1 chopped onion
*****Mix****
1 cup grated cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup milk
1 can cream of celery soup
Put 1/2 of cornflake mixture on bottom of casserole. Layer cabbage then onion, pour cheese mixture over onion and cabbage. Put remainder of cornflake mixture on top.
Bake at 350oF. for 40 min. Serves 6 to 8
Chicken Rice Casserole
Contributed by: Polly Dobkin
5 halves chicken breasts cooked and cut into pieces
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 can mayonnaise
1/2 can milk
4 hard cooked eggs diced
2 Cups minute rice cooked
1 1/2 t. minced onion
1 T. slivered almonds
Mix together and bake @ 350 for 1 hour -- Serves 6-8
Quick 'n' Easy Mexican Casserole
Contributed by: Pastor Deborah Wissner
1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. can tomatoes with liquid
1 lb. can corn, drained
1 lb. can chili beans, drained
4 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp oregano
dash of salt
tortilla chips
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in large skillet. Pour off grease. Add tomatos, corn, chili beans, chili powder, oregano, and salt, stir and simmer for about 10 minutes. Pour into casserole dish. Top with a layer of tortilla chips and the shredded cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees until hot and bubly, about 20-30 minutes.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Contributed by: Ed Rich
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup uncooked Quaker Oats
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 cup Parkay
2 - 17oz cans of drained yams
2 cups of canberries - uncooked
1/2 cup of little marshmellows
Combine oats, flour, sugars and cinnamon. Cut in margarine a little at a time (course crumbs)
Lightly toss 1 cup of the course crumbs with the yams and cranberries in a 1 and 1/2 quart corningware casserole
Sprinkle the rest of the crumbs on top and bake 35 min at 350 degrees. With 5 minutes left add the marshmallows on top to melt and lightly brown.
Note: We usually double the recipe. When you do you obviously need to enlarge the dish and cook it about 15 to 20 minutes longer.
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