Do you have a refrigerator full of leftovers from the holidays? A casserole could be just the answer.
Why do we like casseroles so much? This isn't fine cuisine -- it's comfort food.
These are often your family's favorite dishes.
Casseroles are good for your budget too.
Many recipes can be made with leftovers and staples from your pantry.
Even better, if you have any left, you can divide and freeze the leftovers and you'll always have something to take to work for lunch.
That plugs one of the biggest holes in many people's budget.
Casseroles are crowd pleasers.
These are easy dishes for church suppers or potlucks.
Be sure to bring the recipe with you as people will be asking for it.
Here are a few of our favorite casserole recipes: Pork Chop and Potato Casserole 4 lean boneless pork chops 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes 1 small onion, peeled and minced 1/2 cup milk 1 can cream of mushroom soup Trim fat from pork chops, brown on both sides in skillet.
Remove and arrange in bottom of casserole dish.
Sprinkle with 1 tsp.
salt and 1/8 tsp.
pepper.
Mix potatoes and onion and place over pork chops.
Sprinkle with 1 tsp.
salt and 1/8 tsp.
pepper.
Gradually add milk to soup, stir until smooth.
Pour over casserole.
Bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees.
Chicken and Apples Casserole 1 chicken, cut up 3 tablespoons butter 3 or 4 apples, peeled, cored and sliced (Granny Smith are best) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion 1/4 cup apple juice, cider or brandy Brown chicken in butter.
Place a layer of sliced apples in a two-quart casserole.
Add chicken, then add remaining apples.
Add sugar, salt, pepper and onions to juice.
Pour into pan in which chicken was browned.
Stir, warm, and pour over chicken.
Bake, covered, for 45 minutes at 375 degrees.
Dad's Favorite Casserole 1/2 pound noodles 3 medium onions 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 pounds ground chuck 2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon salad oil 1 can cream of celery soup, combined with 1 can milk 1-1/2 cups grated cheese 3 eggs, beaten Cook noodles; drain.
Cook onion in skillet in butter.
Season meat with salt, pepper and thyme; brown in oil, stirring to break up meat, about 10 minutes.
In a three-quart casserole arrange 1/3 noodles, then half of meat mixture and half of soup mixture.
Repeat, ending with noodles for the top layer.
Sprinkle grated cheese over casserole.
Pour beaten eggs on top of cheese.
Bake for 60 minutes at 350 degrees or until hot, bubbly and brown.
Why do we like casseroles so much? This isn't fine cuisine -- it's comfort food.
These are often your family's favorite dishes.
Casseroles are good for your budget too.
Many recipes can be made with leftovers and staples from your pantry.
Even better, if you have any left, you can divide and freeze the leftovers and you'll always have something to take to work for lunch.
That plugs one of the biggest holes in many people's budget.
Casseroles are crowd pleasers.
These are easy dishes for church suppers or potlucks.
Be sure to bring the recipe with you as people will be asking for it.
Here are a few of our favorite casserole recipes: Pork Chop and Potato Casserole 4 lean boneless pork chops 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes 1 small onion, peeled and minced 1/2 cup milk 1 can cream of mushroom soup Trim fat from pork chops, brown on both sides in skillet.
Remove and arrange in bottom of casserole dish.
Sprinkle with 1 tsp.
salt and 1/8 tsp.
pepper.
Mix potatoes and onion and place over pork chops.
Sprinkle with 1 tsp.
salt and 1/8 tsp.
pepper.
Gradually add milk to soup, stir until smooth.
Pour over casserole.
Bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees.
Chicken and Apples Casserole 1 chicken, cut up 3 tablespoons butter 3 or 4 apples, peeled, cored and sliced (Granny Smith are best) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion 1/4 cup apple juice, cider or brandy Brown chicken in butter.
Place a layer of sliced apples in a two-quart casserole.
Add chicken, then add remaining apples.
Add sugar, salt, pepper and onions to juice.
Pour into pan in which chicken was browned.
Stir, warm, and pour over chicken.
Bake, covered, for 45 minutes at 375 degrees.
Dad's Favorite Casserole 1/2 pound noodles 3 medium onions 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 pounds ground chuck 2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon salad oil 1 can cream of celery soup, combined with 1 can milk 1-1/2 cups grated cheese 3 eggs, beaten Cook noodles; drain.
Cook onion in skillet in butter.
Season meat with salt, pepper and thyme; brown in oil, stirring to break up meat, about 10 minutes.
In a three-quart casserole arrange 1/3 noodles, then half of meat mixture and half of soup mixture.
Repeat, ending with noodles for the top layer.
Sprinkle grated cheese over casserole.
Pour beaten eggs on top of cheese.
Bake for 60 minutes at 350 degrees or until hot, bubbly and brown.
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