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[dawn1620]

My family loves casseroles and I'm always looking for new ones to add to my rotation. I found one of DH's late grandmother's old cookbooks and she had a big star next to this recipe. The recipe sounded odd but she was a great cook so I thought why not. Turns out my family absolutely loves it...DH wants it weekly. It's not the healthiest but it is good.

2 cups cut/shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 to 2 cups of chopped celery (we like celery so I use two cups)
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 to 1 cup of diced water chestnut (we like a lot so I put a cup)
1/2 tsp lemon juice (I've made without and can't tell much of a difference)
1 cup of mayo (this is the not so healthy part..I've tried with low fat mayo and it's not the same at all)

Mix together and top with some crushed ritz crackers. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

Here is DH's other grandmother's recipe for Chicken Tetrazinni..this is a houshold favorite, too.

2 to 3 cups shredded chicken
2 cans cream of mushroom soup (I used the reduced fat)
1 small container pimentos (I only use about half the container and not the juice, just the pimento)
1/2 stick butter (I use margarine)
2 cubes chicken bullion - crush it up
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 box cooked spaghetti (I cook the spaghetti in the water I boiled the chicken in)
Shredded cheddar cheese
Her recipe called for 1/2 cup diced mushrooms but I leave out.

Melt margarine, add the chicken bullion, pimento and onion - saute until the onion is tender. Add the two cans of mushroom soup and the shredded chicken..let cook for a few minutes on low to med heat, until it's mixed in well and heated. Mix with the cooked spaghetti and pour into casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese and heat in a 350 oven until cheese melts - 10-15 minutes.

Please share your family favorites!

 

[CaliforniaDreamin]

Broccoli Casserole (I don't like broccoli, but it's my favorite. I usually serve it on a Manwich night)

2 cups instant white rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons margarine.
Stir. On top of the stirred mixture, put a small block of chopped broccoli from the freezer section. (this is my own tip, the broccoli is easier to stir if it's thawed a bit.

Microwave rice according to package directions.

Add 3/4ths of a jar of velveeta, one can of cream of chicken soup. The regular recipe calls for a half cup of onions and a half cup of celery, but DH doesn't like onions so I have always used 3 tbs of dried chopped onion (like from the spice aisle). You get the flavor without the consistancy of the chopped onion.
Mix it all together, spread into a 13 by 9 pan and bake for 45 min.

I have an Italian casserole that I love also. I'll posted it on a different post.

 

[CaliforniaDreamin]

Italian Casserole

Brown 1.5 to 2 lbs of ground beef. Drain. Add one packet of hamburger seasoning (note: this is getting harder to find. I have to go to a different grocery store to find it. But it's located where the packets of seasonings and sauce are.)

Spread into a 9 by 13 pan.

One container of sour cream (it's the big one, not the small..can't remember the oz) and 2 cups of mozzerella cheese and stir together. Layer over the ground beef.

2 tubes of crescent rolls. Open the tubes and layer the top of the casserole like a blanket. In other words, don't make cresenct rolls. Microwave about a cup of butter and mix in garlic seasoning to taste. Pour over the dough.

Cook for 45 to 50 min at 400 degrees.

 

[kellyg403]

My family loves casseroles but my dh despises them. This is the only one I can get him to eat.

2 cups cubed or shredded chicken (the recipie calls for cubed but we prefer the shredded)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water
3 cups of prepared stuffing (I use Stove Top for chicken)
1 bag of frozen broccoli
2 cups of cheddar cheese

Mix soup, water, sour cream together over low. First layer of stuffing, shredded chicken, broccoli and soup mixture. Keep layering till run out of ingredients. (I honestly have never gotten more than two layers) Finish off the soup and cheese on top. Put in oven at 350 till heated through and cheese is melted, about 30 - 45 min.

I actually think this is a great after thanksgiving meal, I use turkey instead.

Kelly

 

[epcotprincess]

This is one of DH's favorites!

Mexican Casserole

Prepare 1 lb of ground beef or turkey with taco seasoning according to package directions.

Layer the bottom of a lasagna pan with a thin layer of salsa (this prevents the tortillas from sticking to the pan).
After the salsa, put down an layer of flour (or whole wheat) tortillas. It's ok if they overlap and go up the sides of the pan.
Then comes a layer of refried beans, about 1/2 a can, spread on top of the tortillas.
Then a layer of Spanish Rice (optional), about 1/2 a can.
Then a layer of salsa, however much you like (but more makes it runnier).
Then a layer of the meat, about 1/2 the amount you made.
Then a layer of Mexican style shredded cheese, about 1/3 of the bag.

Repeat layers of tortillas, beans, rice, salsa, beef, and cheese.

Add 1 more layer of just tortillas, the remaining 1/3 bag of cheese, and top with sliced black olives (optional) and sliced jalapenos (optional).

Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and edges of tortillas are browned and crisp. Serve with cool sour cream. YUM!

 

[MELSMICE]

We are not big casserole eaters, but maybe there is something that will catch my eye that I'll try. I might try the Italian Casserole recipe!

 

[Cindy's Mom]

Italian Casserole

Brown 1.5 to 2 lbs of ground beef. Drain. Add one packet of hamburger seasoning (note: this is getting harder to find. I have to go to a different grocery store to find it. But it's located where the packets of seasonings and sauce are.)

Spread into a 9 by 13 pan.

One container of sour cream (it's the big one, not the small..can't remember the oz) and 2 cups of mozzerella cheese and stir together. Layer over the ground beef.

2 tubes of crescent rolls. Open the tubes and layer the top of the casserole like a blanket. In other words, don't make cresenct rolls. Microwave about a cup of butter and mix in garlic seasoning to taste. Pour over the dough.

Cook for 45 to 50 min at 400 degrees.

I do this, but Mexican style. I use taco seasoning and the shredded mexican cheeses (the kind in the bag).

 

[Alesia]

Microwave about a cup of butter and mix in garlic seasoning to taste. Pour over the dough.

Are you sure about that? A cup of butter is 2 sticks, which seems like a lot for a 13 x 9 pan.