Cooking Giving Casseroles as Holiday Gifts--need recipes

[Vacation Lover]

I'm thinking of giving 9 x 12 casserole dishes with a homemade meal that is ready to pop in the oven once it's thawed. Anyone have a good recipe for me? I want something that would be easy to prepare in large quantites--I'll probably give 6-8 of these as gifts.

 

[tiggerfan1]

This casserole recipe isn't fancy, but it's really tasty! It's a pretty easy recipe. Hopefully, it won't be too much trouble since you're making several batches.


Broccoli-Chicken Casserole

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 lb. broccoli florets, boiled or steamed until tender, yet crisp

2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup sour cream

1 tsp. curry powder

1/2 tsp. salt (or to taste)

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or more if you want )


- Season chicken with a little salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add a little cooking oil and pan-fry the chicken until fully cooked. (You can also boil the chicken in chicken broth.) When the chicken breasts are cooked, transfer them to a plate to cool for a few minutes. Shred the chicken when it is cool enough to handle.

- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, mayo, sour cream, curry powder, salt and pepper. Mix in shredded chicken and broccoli. Use a little water to thin the soup mixture if necessary. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasonings (if necessary). Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.


If you're flexible about the casserole idea, I have a couple of other ideas. Make a big batch of your favorite enchilada filling (I can give you a recipe if you don't have one), fill the tortillas, top them with your favorite enchilada sauce and sprinkle it with cheese. You could also make a big batch of chicken pot pie filling, divide them among some disposable pie tins and top with pie crust (homemade or store-bought). I'll post more recipes if I think of any more.

 

[MazdaUK]

lasagne would work well I cant type much at the moment with my hand in stitches but any recipe would be good. Or shepherds pie, fish pie etc.

How are you giong to present these?

 

[Vacation Lover]

How are you giong to present these?

I was hoping to find a sale on the Pyrex dishes with lids. The best price I've found so far is 2 for $14.99 at Target. I thought I'd tie a big bow around it and give the casserole to them already frozen.

Thanks for the ideas. Keep 'em coming!

 

[RumpleMom]

I have frozen this with great results. It makes 2 8x8 pans.

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chili sauce (I use less)
1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs (I use less)
3 Tablespoons butter, melted

Cook noodles according to package directions until almost tender; drain. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the noodles, soup, cheese, water and chili sauce. Transfer to 2 greased 8 inch square baking dishes.

Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casseroles. Bake one casserole, uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until bubble and golden. Cover and freeze remaining casserole for up to 3 months.

To use frozen casserole:

Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Yield: 2 casseroles

 

[RumpleMom]

Just wondering how the casserole making is going?

 

[JodyLynC]

Don't forget to check out this link http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1937893

I found a lot of my supplies at Walmart.

I also recommend lasagna, stuffed peppers, or baked ziti.

 

[Trish Bessette]

Chicken Divan

Boneless chicken breasts - boiled and cubed
White Rice - prepared
Brocolli cuts - prepared

Put cooked rice on the bottom of pan, then add chicken & brocolli. Top with the following mixture:

Cream of chicken soup - may want to use 2 cans for a 9X13
1 Cup Mayo
2 TBSP Worstershire sauce

Then add one package of mozzeralla cheese and moterary jack cheese.

This is delicious!!

 

[Vacation Lover]

Thanks for all of the replies, and for the link to the once a month cooking--I've been thinking of trying that out.

I'm going to try some of the recipes posted, but my mom gave me a recipe for a hot chicken salad that freezes well. I'll post later when I can put my hands on it, but it's really good--chicken, boiled eggs, celery mixed together with mayo and topped with shredded cheese and crumbled potato chips.

 

[MazdaUK]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I am now SO hungry

 

[ddavis860]

I'm going to try some of the recipes posted, but my mom gave me a recipe for a hot chicken salad that freezes well. I'll post later when I can put my hands on it, but it's really good--chicken, boiled eggs, celery mixed together with mayo and topped with shredded cheese and crumbled potato chips.

OMG, a girl I used to work with made this once for a pot luck. She called it Pat Nixon's Hot Chicken Salad. I lost the recipe, so please post!!

 

[Vacation Lover]

Hot Chicken Salad
Preheat: 400
Serves: 6

4 cups cooked chicken
2 tbs lemon juice
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1tsp salt
2 cups chopped celery
4 hard boiled eggs, sliced
1 tsp minced onion
3/4 cup condensed cream chicken soup
2 2-oz cans pimento
1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips
3 cup grated cheddar cheese
2/3 cup finely chopped toasted almonds

Combine all ingredients except cheese, chips and almonds. Place in large shallow cassserold. Top with cheese, chips and almonds. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes.