Serbian Ground Beef, Veggie, and Potato Bake

NEED:
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1/4 cup water
1/8 cup red wine
1 cube beef bouillon
2 tablespoons half-and-half
2 potatoes, peeled and sliced


Directions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
2.In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until evenly brown. Remove beef from skillet, reserving juices, and set aside. Mix in the olive oil, and saute the green pepper, onion, carrot, and celery until tender.
3.Return beef to the skillet, and season with paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in the water and red wine until heated through. Dissolve the beef bouillon cube into the mixture. Remove skillet from heat, and mix in the half-and-half.
4.Layer the bottom of the prepared casserole dish with enough potato slices to cover. Place the beef and vegetable mixture over the potatoes, and top with remaining potatoes.
5.Cook, covered, 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the potatoes are tender

Kings Chicken Casserole

Chicken, an oniony tomato-cream sauce and Cheddar cheese all rest on a foundation of tortilla chips.

Needed

1 (3 pound) chicken, boiled and deboned
1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 onion, chopped
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Make it!

1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C.)
2.Layer the chips in a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
3.Combine the tomatoes, chicken soup, mushroom soup and onion. Pour half of mixture over chips. Layer the chicken pieces, half of the cheese and the remaining soup mixture.
4.Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Top with the remaining cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.

Broccoli Chicken Divan

Condensed cream of broccoli soup simplifies sauce preparation for this easy chicken, Cheddar and fresh broccoli dish.

NEEDED

1 pound chopped fresh broccoli
1 1/2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs


TO MAKE

1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2.Place the broccoli in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
3.Place the cooked broccoli in a 9 inch pie plate. Top with the chicken. In a bowl, mix the soup and milk, and pour over the chicken. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the cheese.
4.Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly brown.

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Looking for something new and exciting for dinner? You have to try this casserole! It is a Wonderful chicken dish. Very easy to make!!! and leave your family wanting more

Needed:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
1 teaspoon poppy seeds, or more if desired
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

To make:
Place the chicken breasts into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Drain the water, then shred the chicken.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the butter, crackers, and poppy seeds in a bowl; set aside.
Blend the sour cream and cream of chicken soup in a bowl; pour half of the soup mixture into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Add the shredded chicken, then pour the remaining half of the soup mixture on top. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, then top with the cracker mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

Layered Enchilada Bake

Love Mexican as much as our family does? then you HAVE to try this! my husband loved it so much he ate thirds and left us no left overs!

Needed

1 lb. lean ground beef(or shredded chicken or ground turkey whatever!)
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups chunky salsa
1 can ) black beans, rinsed
1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
2 Tbsp. chili powder
6 medium flour tortillas
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup Tex Mex Shredded Cheese



Make It

HEAT oven to 400ºF. Grease your baking dish well, with butter or cooking spray.
BROWN meat with onions in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Stir in next 4 ingredients.
PLACE 3 tortillas in single layer on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish. Cover with layers of half each of the meat mixture, sour cream and cheese. Repeat layers; NO tortillas go on top layer! Cover.
BAKE 40 min. or until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted, uncovering after 30 min. Let stand 5 min. Top with your favorite fixings, such as tomatoes, lettece, more salsa, taco sauce.. so forth

Mashed Potato Chicken Casserole

A creamy heart-filled casserole perfect for the kids

2 cups cooked, cubed chicken
2 cans Cream of Chicken soup
1 10 oz. package frozen baby carrots
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups prepared, instant mashed potatoes
Salt, pepper and parsley to taste

Preheat oven to 350.

In a large skillet, combine chicken and soup. Simmer over a low heat for 5 minutes. Add carrots, peas, parsley, salt and pepper. Heat thoroughly for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Spoon mixture into a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Evenly top with cheddar cheese and spoon mashed potatoes on top.

Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is bubbly and potatoes are lightly browned.

Zippy Beef Casserole

This one is so easy to make and a kids favorite

Needed:
1 box of beef Rice-a-Roni
1 can of Nacho cheese soup plus a can of water
2 regular sized eggs
1 pound of ground beef, browned and drained

Combine all your ingredients. Place in a casserole pan. Cover loosely and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees; uncover and continue baking 10-15 mins till nice and bubbly.

Quick Tuna Casserole

I am not a fan of Tuna.. but my kids and husband love it and this is a quick and easy casserole to make on busy afternoons

1 can of tuna, drainned
1 package of frozen chopped broccoli thawed and drained
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
3 cups of rice krispies
1 can of chicken noodle soup

Mix all the items in a casserole pan and bake at 350 for 30 mins or until golden brown and cooked through

Quick Crescent Taco Pie

This is a hit in our house! My children love tacos and when I do not have the shells.. this is always a hit!

NeededL
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 pound ground beef
water according to taco seasoning package
1/3 cup black olives, pitted and sliced (optional)
1 can of stewed tomatoes drainned
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese


To Make:

In a large fry pan, brown the ground meat. Drain off the oil. Stir in seasoning mix, water, and olives. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles. Place triangles in an ungreased 10-inch pie pan, pressing to form a crust. Sprinkle 1 cup corn chips over the bottom of crust. Spoon meat mixture over crust and corn chips. Spread sour cream over meat mixture, and cover with cheese. Sprinkle remaining corn chips over the top.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Baked Potato Casserole

Yes, I got potatos on my brain tonight.. maybe because we are having a baked potato bar for dinner?? *L* who knows... but potatoes have to be one of my all time favorite veggies to cook with because there are so many wonderful ways to cook them!

This recipe is one of my husband's all time favorites. The kiddos just gobble it right up too!


5 large baking potatoes, cooked and diced
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 lb. shredded cheddar cheese
1 pint sour cream
2 bunches green onions, chopped (sauteed in bacon grease)
salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients. Pour into casserole and bake 30 minutes at 325° F

Creamy Chicken Noddle Casserole

This is one of my kids favorite casseroles. It always is a hit in our home and a great way to get extra veggies into my kids!

NEEDED
Full box or 1/2 box of noodles (egg, elbow or shell) cooked and drained! (depends on how much you wanta make)
Cut up carrots (I used a half of a bag of baby carrots)
One can of peas
One can of corn
One or Two cans cream of chicken
Three or Four Large Chicken Breasts cooked and cut into chunks

To Make
Drain all your veggies, Mix all together and place in a large cassarole dish Bake on 350 for about 15 to 20 mins till nice and hot! YUM!

Add-ins
You can add as many veggies as you wish, or use a different type of meat! I like to throw in extra veggies, because when mixed with a casserole I found that kids eat more veggies then they would alone! I have added stewed tomotaos and fresh spinich in the past.. both mix well and taste awesome! sometimes we even shred some cheese for over the top.

Easy Cheesey Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

This is my father's recipe. He use to make this about once a month when I was a kid and it has quickly became one of my family's favorites now that I am grown up.

NEEDED:
One Package of Cottage Fries, waffle or French Fries Crinkle Cut
2 cans of cheddar cheese soup by campbels
1 Cup Flour
1 Cup Milk
Left over ham, or ham cut into chunks
One Cake Pan or Cassarole Pan

TO MAKE!
In a sauce pan, mix one cup milk with your two cans of soup. Stir under mediuam heat until boiling. Add in the flour, stiring... mixture should be a little thick. Add a little more milk till most of the lumps in the flour are gone.. you want some, but not many...stir till pretty smooth. Layer your fries on the bottom of the cassarole pan.. top with chunks of ham and then pour your warm mixture over the top Cook in your oven on 350 for a good hour to a hour and a half till the fries turn golden brown and crisp to your liking! YUM!

Chicken Frito Casserole

Want something different for that potluck that will leave all your friends and neighbors raving about it for weeks? You have to try this simple yet very amazing casserole! It will make your taste buds dance! It has been in my family for years and is always a huge hit.

NEEDED

1 Jar of Salsa
1 Large bag of Fritos
4 Chicken Breasts cooked and cut into chunks
2 cans of cream of chicken soup
1 8 oz container of sour cream
1 large cube of montary cheader cheese or coby jack shreaded OR a bag of already shreaded...

First: Mix, your two cans of cream of chicken soup with your sour cream in a large bowl. Add the chicken. Mix well coating all the chicken. Add salsa to taste... some like it spicy others don't...
Then, in a large cassarole pan.. layer, fritos and your sauce mixture (with the chicken chunks). Then on top place more fritos and cheese. Cook on 350 for a good hour to a hour and a half. Till fritos turn a little golden brown and cheese is bubblely! YUM! :) Add more salsa if you wish..

Our Family's Favorite!!