Ranch Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

• 5 large potatoes, skin on, quartered
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• ½ cup sour cream
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste

 

Directions:
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 45 min Yield: 5-6

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While preheating, boil potatoes for about 10 minutes. Rinse and dry.
2. In a bowl mix remaining ingredients then add boiled potatoes until well coated
3. Place in casserole dish, sprinkling a bit more cheese on top and bake for 20 min.

Approx. Calories 275 per serving

Slow-Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• One 12 oz can evaporated milk (evaporated milk keeps the egg and milk from curdling)
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled to room temp
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups (12 oz) shredded cheese
• 1/2 pound elbow macaroni or mini penne tubes, par cooked and drained (this means cook them for about five minutes until tender but not completely cooked)
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 3 hrs 10 min Servings:

1. Spray the inside of your slow-cooker with cooking spray or grease it with olive oil.
2. Combine milk, evaporated milk, eggs, butter, and salt in slow-cooker and whisk until until smooth (or you can use an immersion blender to do the whisking for you).
3. Add the shredded cheese (not the Parmesan) and macaroni, sprinkle with black pepper (and whatever other spices you want to use). Stir gently with a spatula to coat evenly.
4. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes.
5. After 30 minutes, reduce the temperature to LOW and cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until custard is set in the center and the pasta is tender.
6. The macaroni and cheese may sit in the cooker on the KEEP WARM setting for 30 minutes before serving. Before dishing it up, I sautéed some bread crumbs with olive oil and sprinkled them over the top to make it a little fancier.

Approx. xx calories per serving.

Lumaconi Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 500 g shell pasta
• 3 chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp EVOO
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 150 g package baby spinach
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 115 g goat cheese, crumbled
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Prep Time: 20 min Total Time:40 min Yield: 8

1. Cut chicken into strips and reserve, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté onion and garlic for 1 min.
3. Add spinach, chicken, chicken broth and bring to boil.
4. Toss cooked pasta with the sauce, half the goat and mozzarella cheeses, and all the basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer to an 11x7-inch baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheeses and bake for 25 min. or until bubbly.
6. Drizzle with remaining oil and let rest for 10 min.

Approx. Calories 450 per serving

Hashbrown Breakfast Pie

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, steamed
• 1 can mushroom tops, drained
• 1 cup cheese casserole blends
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup 1% milk
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 45 min Yield: 4

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Lightly press harsh brown potatoes into greased 9-inch pie plate to form crust.
3. Sprinkle with ½ cup of the cheese, and top with mushrooms and broccoli.
4. Beat eggs, milk, thyme, onion powder and pepper with whisk until well blended.
5. Pour over crust and toppings, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
6. Bake 35 min. or until center is set and top is golden brown.

Approx. Calories xx per serving

Creamy Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes,1 inch cubed
• 4 oz light cream cheese
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp basil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup 1% milk
• 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Directions:

Prep Time: 1 min Total Time: 50  min  Yield: 3-4

1. Preheat oven to 375, spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
2. Bake potatoes for 35 min.
3. While potatoes are baking beat cream cheese until fluffy, then add rest of first set of ingredients and blend.
4. Add to potatoes and bake until sauce bubbles or about 10 minutes.
5. Combine topping sprinkle over potatoes and broil for 2 minutes.

Approx. Calories xx per serving

Fake Lasagna Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb ground beef, uncooked
• 1/8 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package pasta shells, cooked
• 3 cups mozzarella cheese
• 12 ounces cottage cheese
• 1 eggs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoons parsley
• 15 ounces jars spaghetti sauce

Directions:

Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 1 hr 30 min Yield: 4

1. In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining pepper; stir gently. Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish or shallow 3 quart baking dish.
3. Top with beef mixture and spaghetti sauce (dish will be VERY full).
4. Option: Freeze now by covering tightly with foil. Seal additional cheese in package attached to pans. Thaw all day in refrigerator and the proceed with following baking instructions.
5. To serve immediately, cover with foil and bake at 350ºF for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
6. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted ad bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Approx. Calories 950 per serving

Salsa Sausage & Potato Bake

Ingredients:

• 1 500 g package of ground mild Italian sausage
• 12 red baby potatoes
• 1/4 cup red peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup green peppers, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Prep Time: 10 min  Total Time: 35 min  Yield: 3 Servings
1. Preheat oven to 375 C.
2. Place sausage in frying pan, and keeping in one whole piece, brown over low for about 1 minute, then flip whole piece to brown on other side for about 1 minute, then chop up into chunks the size of mini-meatballs, brown for another 3 minutes or so. Remove from heat.
3. While browning sausage, cut up potatoes into halves, microwave on high for about 3 minutes to pre-cook to reduce baking time.
4. Cut up peppers and tomatoes, add to salsa, then mix in with sausage.
5. In a 9x9 baking dish, place 1/2 of meat mixture on the bottom, place all potatoes on top of meat, then add mushrooms, top with remaining meat sauce and bake in oven for about 20 minutes.
6. Remove dish from oven, sprinkle cheese all over top and return to oven for another 5 minutes.

Approx. 500 Calories per serving

Hashbrown Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup dried onions
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1 cup corn flakes, crushed and divided

Directions:
Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 6 hrs Yield: 4

1. Stir together butter, onions, hash browns, soup, milk, cheese, pepper, and 1/2 cups cornflakes.
2. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until golden brown and bubbly.
3. Top with remaining corn flakes. Bake for another 10 minutes.
4. Optional: Use thinly shredded hashbrowns and pour mixture into muffin tins (very thouroughly greased) and bake until edges are crisp and brown.

Approx. Calories 350 per serving

Leader's Pie

Ingredients:

• 3 cups ground beef, cooked
• 2 potatoes, medium
• 1 (12 ounce) can spinach
• 2 cups mushrooms
• 1 (8 ounce) can cheese soup, condensed
• 3 cups spiral shaped pasta, cooked
• 2 cups cheese, shredded
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Directions:

Prep Time: 25 min  Total Time: 1.25 hrs Yield: 6
1. Cook noodles, and at the same time cook ground beef (1 lb makes about 3 cups). I used Recipe #31008 All Purpose Ground Meat Mix that I made and froze ahead of time.
2. Slice potatoes and layer on the bottom of a 9x9 casserole dish (microwavable) and put in the microwave for about 3 minutes on high to soften up first.
3. Mix cooked noodles, cheese soup and spinach together and pour over potato slices.
4. Layer mushrooms over mixture.
5. Pour ground beef mixture over noodle mixture (if not pre-cooked, season as cooking).
6. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes, add shredded cheese and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and turning brown.

Approx. Calories 625 per serving

Monster Mashed Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cooked
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked
• 5 carrots, cooked
• 3 cups frozen cauliflower
• 1/2 (10 ounces) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 3/4 (12 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Directions:
Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 90 mins Yield: 4-6
1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees and boil the frozen cauliflower.
2. Put each potato and carrots into separate bowls and mash, with potatoes add butter, milk, and seasoning as you would with normal mashed potatoes.
3. Mix in cheese soup with carrots until pureed.
4. Drain cauliflower, empty into bowl and mash, soaking up extra liquid with paper towels, and then mix in cream cheese until pureed.
5. In a 9X13 casserole dish, spoon in all the sweet potatoes into a layer, then spoon in all cauliflower mixture into a layer, then spoon in all carrot mixture into a layer, then spoon in all potato mixture into a layer.
6. Bake casserole for 45 minutes, then take out to cover with shredded cheese and any salt and pepper to taste, then bake for another 15 minutes.
Approx. Calories  775 per serving

Homemade Mac & Cheesy Broccoli Bake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups macaroni, cooked as directed
• 1 (8 ounce) can condensed broccoli cheddar cheese soup
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons low-fat margarine, melted
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli
• Optional: add leftover meat – turkey, bacon, ground beef
• Optional: sliced mushrooms

Directions:
Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 75 mins Yield: 6
1. Liberally butter a 9 x 13 casserole dish.

2. Alternate layering macaroni with cheese and broccoli (and meat) in the dish.

3. Beat eggs, milk, soup, salt and pepper.

4. Pour mixture over macaroni and broccoli.

5. Mix bread crumbs with melted butter and add to top of casserole.

6. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean when inserted.

Approx. Calories  200  per serving (with no meat)