Category: Casserole

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

I made this Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole for brunch and what a hit! I used sharp cheddar cheese to give it more flavor.

 

So good with the chunks of ham. Great for leftover ham but worth buying ham for!

A wonderful way to have a relaxing brunch for friends or family. I like to serve this casserole with grits and fresh fruit.

You can also vary the ingredients to suit your family’s taste. Next time, I think I will add some onions to the ham or sausage as well as some green chili.

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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
 

This easy to make Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole is a sure pleaser for both family and guests!

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Servings: 6
Calories: 275 kcal
Ingredients
  • 8 slices bread cubed
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 lb cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 cups diced ham or 2 cups cooked sausage
  • 4 ounces mushrooms
Instructions
  1. Grease 9 x 13 glass pan.
  2. Mix bread with melted butter. Add cheese, ham or sausage, and mushrooms. Place in baking dish.
  3. Mix and beat eggs. Add milk and seasonings.
  4. Pour over mixture in pan.
  5. Cover with foil. Refrigerate overnight.
  6. Bake 1 hour @ 325° with foil removed. Remove from oven. Let stand for 10 minutes. Do not over bake.

 

Enjoy this Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole!

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Giada De Laurentiis Mini Frittatas

These Giada De Laurentiis Mini Frittatas are very easy to make — and even easier to eat! Even toddlers gobble them up.

 

It tastes and looks fantastic! It’s like a gourmet mini quiche without the guilt.

This recipe is not only amazing but also very versatile. I have used peppered bacon and also roasted veggies as an emergency sub. Most anything works out great.

Even better you can make the mix up the night before and bake the next morning!

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Giada De Laurentiis Mini Frittatas
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Giada De Laurentiis Mini Frittatas
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Giada De Laurentiis Mini Frittatas are super easy to make and taste great hot or cold!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Giada De Laurentiis Mini Frittatas
Servings: 6
Calories: 175 kcal
Ingredients
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced ham chopped
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spray two mini non-stick muffin tins (each with 24 cupwith nonstick spray.
  3. Combine all ingredients and fill prepared cups almost to the tops with egg mixture.
  4. Bake until eggs puff and are just set in center, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, loosen frittatas from the cups and slide onto a platter.
  6. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

 

Enjoy!

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Quick and Easy Basic Quiche

This Quick and Easy Basic Quiche is a wonderful recipe. The frozen pie crusts make it so easy and they are inexpensive.

Plus, since the pie crust comes with its own pie pan, there’s no dish to wash.

When I am “cleaning out the fridge” I will often make several and freeze them for quick dinners or bring out several for an easy night of entertaining.

I always have one on hand to take to friends or family that are under the weather.

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Quick and Easy Basic Quiche
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Quick and Easy Basic Quiche
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

I will often make several of these Quick and Easy Quiche when I am "cleaning out the fridge" and freeze them for quick dinners.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Quick and Easy Basic Quiche
Servings: 6
Calories: 235 kcal
Ingredients
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 9-inch frozen deep dish pie shell
  • 2 cups shredded cheese or 2 cups chopped drained cooked vegetables or 2 cups diced deli meat any type (or chop up leftover sliceor 2 cups any other cooked diced meat or 2 cups ground beef or 2 cups seafood or 2 cups poultry
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add filling and milk and mix well. Pour mixture into frozen pie crust.
  3. Place quiche on cookie sheet and bake on the middle oven rack for 45-50 minutes, or until top is browned and a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  4. Serve with a crisp green salad or maybe some fresh fruit on the side.

Enjoy!

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Best Ever Green Bean Casserole – Fresh!

Sensational Green Bean Casserole and oh-so-easy to make. Tastes so good your family will be talking about this one from now on.

 

I’ve always made the traditional frozen green bean/canned soup stand-by of this casserole, but I’ve always wanted to make a fresh, from-scratch casserole.

This is it!!!

Let me just say that if green beans in a casserole have never popular at your table you just have to give this recipe a try!

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Green Bean Casserole
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Best Ever Green Bean Casserole
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Sensational Green Bean Casserole and oh-so-easy to make. Tastes so good this will be your only Green bean casserole from now on.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Green Bean Casserole
Servings: 6
Calories: 275 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh french beans ends trimmed (green beans)
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons vidalia onions finely chopped
  • 4 ounces baby portabella mushrooms cleaned and finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups corn flakes cereal recommended ( Corn Flakes
  • 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat then add the beans and cook until just tender (but still firm), about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the beans from the water to a large bowl of ice water to preserve color and stop the cooking then drain the beans and set aside.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; Add the onions and saute until translucent.
  4. Stir in the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper to taste, saute about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Add the flour and stir for another minute, to cook out the raw flour taste, and then whisk in the sour cream.
  6. Simmer for just a couple of minutes to bring the flavors together and taste for seasoning.
  7. Cut the green beans into 2-inch pieces.
  8. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small pan. Crush the cereal flakes in a resealable plastic bag and add them to the pan with the butter, tossing to coat.
  9. Spread the green beans over the bottom of a 9-inch casserole dish and pour all of the mushroom sauce mixture over the beans topping with the grated cheese.
  10. Sprinkle with the buttered cereal flakes and bake in the preheated 400 degree F oven, until light golden brown and bubbly, approximately 20 minutes.
  11. Remove from the oven and serve.

 

Enjoy!

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Sausage Frittata – So Easy & So Good!

Oh my goodness this Sausage Frittata is SO good! I served it with a fresh salad and it went down a storm.

 

I don’t know why I don’t make frittata’s more often because we love them!

Leftovers also made a great lunch the next day!

You can also bake this frittata in the oven at 350° for 1/2 hour; uniformly cooked and moist throughout.

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Sausage Frittata
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Sausage Frittata
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Leftovers make a great lunch next day!

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Sausage Frittata
Servings: 4
Calories: 245 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 9 5/8 oz package pork sausage, crumbles
  • 2 cups red potatoes cubed and cooked
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
  1. Cook sausage in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until hot. Stir in potatoes.
  2. Beat eggs, cheese, salt and pepper in large bowl with wire whisk. Pour over sausage mixture.
  3. Cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes, occasionally lifting edge with spatula and tilting skillet to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath. (Do not stir.).
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Cook 14-17 minutes or until eggs are set.
  5. Top with tomato and onions. Cut into 8 wedges to serve.

 

Enjoy!

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Scalloped Potatoes & Ham – Easy To Make

This Scalloped Potatoes & Ham is better than I could have imagined! I made it to use up some leftover ham. Wonderful, and easy to make!

 

Creamy and tasty, this will be your new scalloped potato recipe.

I can honestly say this is a meal all on its own. Don’t expect any left overs. A repeater for sure.

Adding cheese on top for the last 15 min is a great twist!

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Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
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Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
 

I can honestly say this is a meal all on its own. Don't expect any left overs.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
Servings: 6
Calories: 345 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 cups ham cooked
  • 1 large green pepper chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 5 cups potatoes pared and sliced
Instructions
  1. Melt butter in large sauce pan over low heat; blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Remove from heat gradually stir in milk.
  2. Return to heat; cook until thickened and bubbly.
  3. Fold in ham, onion, green pepper and cheese. Pour over potatoes in a large bowl. Stir gently then move into a buttered 13X9-inch baking dish; cover with foil.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  5. Uncover and continue to bake for 1 hour.
  6. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

 

Enjoy!

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Classic Macaroni & Cheese – Grandma’s Special

I have been using Grandma’s Special Classic Macaroni & Cheese for Mac and Cheese since the beginning of time! Truly a classic and a staple.

 

It’s just a divine mac and cheese, lightly tangy and very flavorful.

I think the dry mustard makes it taste extra special. I’ll make this over and over again!

A great side dish that can be served with almost anything!

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Classic Macaroni & Cheese
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Grandma's Special Classic Macaroni & Cheese
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

A great side dish that can be served with most anything!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Classic Macaroni & Cheese
Servings: 6
Calories: 245 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions
Instructions
  1. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth. Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk until smooth.
  2. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted.
  4. Combine cheese mixture with macaroni in greased 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  5. Bake in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  6. Makes 6 servings.

 

Enjoy!

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Chicken Taco Casserole – Super Dinner Dish

This killer Chicken Taco Casserole recipe definitely definitely deserves a pat on the back for whoever came up with it! The whole family loves it.

 

A very good meal that’s easy to make.

To be honest, I’m a die-hard Mexican food fan – I’d eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I could and I love discovering new recipes.

This taco casserole is one of the best I’ve made lately, even if I do say so myself!!!

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Chicken Taco Casserole
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Chicken Taco Casserole
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

This taco casserole is one of the best casseroles I've made in a long time.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken Taco Casserole
Servings: 6
Calories: 325 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded (turkey is good too)
  • 1 14 1/2 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 1 1/4 oz envelope taco seasoning
  • 1 15 - 30 oz can refried beans
  • 1 cup cheese grated (reserve in it's own baggie)
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup guacamole optional
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional
  • 5 cups tortilla chips optional
Instructions
  1. Mix taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Add shredded chicken and coat it well with tomato mixture. Place cooked rice in the bottom of a 13 X 9 X 2 or disposable baking pan. Top with chicken mixture.
  2. (You may want to flash freeze at this point before going on to the next step. Freeze in the disposable pan or pop out and put in freezer bag.)
  3. Top with 1-2 cans of refried beans so you have a nice even coating. Top with grated cheese.
  4. Bake uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes at 350F or until hot all the way through and the cheese is nice and bubbly.
  5. Top with your favorite toppings or dip with tortilla chips!

 

Enjoy!

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Easy Chili Mac – Great At Potlucks

This Easy Chili Mac recipe has been in my regular menu rotation for more years than I care to admit and it’s never failed to please.

 

Great at potlucks and bring-a-dish gatherings.

Sometimes I turn it into soup by adding a can of beef broth.

Very easy and very quick and the kiddos love it.

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Easy Chili Mac
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Easy Chili Mac
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Very easy and very quick and the kiddos love it.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Chili Mac
Servings: 6
Calories: 360 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 14 oz can tomato sauce
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 -4 cups cooked macaroni
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Brown ground beef. When it is about half done press garlic into pan and add onion. Cook till ground beef is done onions should be clear drain grease.
  2. While cooking ground beef cook macaroni according to box. Drain macaroni.
  3. dd diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the ground beef. Stir. Add chili powder and cumin Stir. Add macaroni Stir. Add salt. Season to taste. Stir.
  4. Serve and top with cheddar cheese.

 

Enjoy!

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Creamy Spaghetti Pie – Tastes Great

This Creamy Spaghetti Pie is absolutely great. I was amazed at the flavor from such a simple recipe. The texture and ratios of everything are just right.

 

Don’t tinker with it anymore. I think this is my new go-to for “quick lasagna”!

We’ve tried a few spaghetti pies before, but none as good as this!

Love the creamy layer, it really adds something special. Tasted great and was the perfect weeknight meal!

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Creamy Spaghetti Pie
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Creamy Spaghetti Pie
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Tastes great. It's the perfect weeknight meal!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: creamy spaghetti pie
Servings: 6
Calories: 295 kcal
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces thin spaghetti broken in half, cooked and drained (about 4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup green onions with top finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 ounces fresh parmesan cheese grated, divided (3/4 cup)
  • 1 15 oz container part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter optional
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided (4 oz.)
  • 1 26 oz jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
  • parsley chopped to garnish
Instructions

  1. Save out 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Set aside.

  2. Mix together green onions, garlic, chopped parsley, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, butter(if using), salt, Italian seasoning, and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese.

  3. Mix cheese/egg mixture with cooked spaghetti and place it on the bottom of a shallow casserole dish.

  4. In a bowl, mix spaghetti sauce with tomatoes. Pour over spaghetti mixture.

  5. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese that was set aside.

  6. Bake about 30 minutes at 350 degrees. After pulling out of the oven, garnish the pie with chopped parsley. The pie will feel firm to the touch.

Serve and enjoy this Creamy Spaghetti Pie!

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