Category Archives: Casseroles

Casseroles, Main Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Ratatouille

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1 1/2 cups eggplants, peeled and diced
1/2 cup onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, stewed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (7 3/4 oz.) can mushrooms
dash pepper
Place eggplant, onion, garlic and oil in a 2 quart casserole.  Cook in microwave oven 5 minutes.  Cut peppers into 1/2 strips.  Mix peppers and zucchini with eggplant mixture.  Add seasonings to tomatoes.  Mix with vegetables.  Cook in microwave oven 8-10 minutes.  Let stand 5 minutes. 

*You can use vegetable soup in place of tomatoes and cut corn off the cob and add to the casserole.
 4  Servings
Casseroles, Main Dish, Potatoes, Seafood

Potato Surimi Casserole

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1 package au gratin potatoes
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 eggs, large
1 (8 oz.) can corn, creamed
1/2 pound Surimi seafood, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 scallion tops, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Heat oven to 450ºF.  Prepare potatoes in 8x8x2″ baking dish.  Follow package directions for milk and butter.  Bake for only 15 minutes.  Let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in bowl, combine eggs, corn, surimi, flour, scallions, salt, nutmeg and cayenne.  Pour over potatoes. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.  Bake until set, 45 minutes.  Let stand 10 minutes.  Cut into 6 squares.
6  Servings
Casseroles, Main Dish, Pork

Pork Chops with Stuffing

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4 pork chops, boneless, trimmed
2 cups stuffing cubes, or Stove Top Stuffing
1 3/4 cups water
1/2 stick margarine, or butter, cut up
1/4 cup honey mustard
Sprinkle dried stuffing into a casserole dish, add water and place cut up butter or margarine over top.  Place pork chops over stuffing.  Spread honey mustard over pork chops.  Bake at 350º F. for approx 30 minutes.
4  Servings
Casseroles, Chicken, Main Dish, Make Ahead, Mexican

Monterey Tortilla Casseroles

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Nonstick spray coating
6  6-inch corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup loose-pack frozen whole kernel corn
1 (16-ounce) jar salsa verde
3 tablespoons light dairy sour cream
3 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup  crumbled Mexican Chihuahua or farmer cheese (4 ounces)   
Light dairy sour cream (optional)   
Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)   
Chopped tomato (optional)   
Jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
Spray four 10- to 12-ounce baking dishes with nonstick coating. Place 5 tortilla wedges in the bottom of each dish. Place remaining tortilla pieces on a baking sheet; bake in a 350 degree F oven about 10 minutes or until crisp and golden. Meanwhile, combine chicken, corn, salsa, the 3 tablespoons sour cream, cilantro, and flour. Divide mixture among dishes. 
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Arrange baked tortilla pieces atop casseroles. Top with cheese; bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional sour cream, jalapeno slices, cilantro, and tomato.
To bake frozen casseroles: Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake about 20 minutes more or until heated through. Top with tortilla pieces and cheese; bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through. Garnish as above. 
To micro-cook frozen casseroles: Cover microwave-safe casseroles with waxed paper; micro-cook on 30% power, allowing 4 minutes for 1 casserole and 5 minutes for 2 casseroles. Continue cooking, covered, on 100% power until heated through, allowing 2 to 4 minutes for 1 casserole or 3 to 6 minutes for 2 casseroles, rotating the dishes once. Top with baked tortilla pieces and cheese; micro-cook, uncovered, about 30 seconds more or until cheese is melted. Garnish as above.
*Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble casseroles as directed above, except do not top with baked tortilla pieces; place baked pieces in a moisture- and vapor-proof plastic bag. Freeze casseroles and tortilla pieces up to 1 month. 
4  Servings
Casseroles, Chicken, Main Dish, Make Ahead

Chicken And Rice Casserole

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Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans, drained and rinsed
3 cup diced cooked chicken
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
2 tablespoon butter or vegetable oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (6 ounce) box long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package directions
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 pinch salt

Preheat oven to 350º F.

Heat butter or oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.

Add all remaining ingredients to bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined.

Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.