*Green Bean Bake*

Hello everyone! Today's recipe is Green Bean Bake. This is a lot like the old fashioned Green bean casserole, except this has cheese instead of milk. My friends just love this casserole when they come over for dinner. After the first time they ate it they requested it a lot. Well enjoy!

*Green Bean Bake*

Servings: 6

2 9 Oz. Pkg. Frozen French Cut Green Beans, Drained
1 10¾ Oz. Can Condensed cream Of Mushroom Soup
½ Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1 2 Oz. Jar. Diced Pimiento, Drained
1 2.8 Oz. Can French's-Fried Onions

Preheat oven at 350°F.
Cook green beans according to package instructions; drain well.
In a casserole dish the soup, cheese, and pimiento. Mix in green beans and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with french fried onions and bake for 5 more minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Per Serving: 211 Cal (64% from Fat, 8% from Protein, 28% from Carb); 4 g Protein; 15 g Tot Fat; 7 g Sat Fat; 1 g Mono Fat; 1 g Poly Fat; 14 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 3 g Sugar; 91 mg Calcium; 0 mg Iron; 235 mg Sodium; 12 mg Cholesterol.

* Mexican Lasagna Casserole* (Diabetic)

Hello everyone! Today's diabetic recipe is Mexican Lasagna Casserole. This lasagna is a bit different from are regular recipes we mostly use, but it's good.Well I hope you enjoy this recipe.


*Mexican Lasagna Casserole* (Diabetic)

Servings: 8

1 Lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into ¼" Strips
1 Lg. Onion, Halved And Cut Into Thin Wedges
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Cups (16 Oz.) Fat-Free Ricotta Cheese
1 Cup (8 Oz.) Reduced -Fat Sour Cream
1 4½ Oz. Jar Green Chiles, Chopped
½ Cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped (optional)
2½ Tsp.Ground Cumin
1/8 Tsp. Salt
6 Plum Tomatoes. Chopped
8 Corn Tortillas, 6" And Cut In Half
1¼ Cups (5 Oz.) Low-Fat Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded

Preheat oven at 350°F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
Set aside.Coat a 12 inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add the chicken and cook over medium heat, turning several times,for 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
Transfer to a medium bowl. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel and coat with the cooking spray. Add the onion and garlic. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 8-9 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Add to the chicken in the bowl. In another bowl, mix the ricotta, sour cream, Chile, cilantro, cumin, and salt Spread one cup of tomatoes in the prepared baking dish and arrange half of
the tortillas evenly on top. Spread half of the Ricotta cheese mixture over the tortillas. Top with half of the chicken mixture.
Top with one cup of the remaining tomatoes and ½ cup of Monterey jack cheese. Repeat with remaning tortillas, ricotta cheese mixture, and chicken mixture.Sprinkle with the remaining one cup tomatoes and ¾ cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through. Loosely cover with foil if the cheese browns to quickly. Enjoy!

Per Serving: 261 Cal (38% from Fat, 39% from Protein, 23% from Carb); 26 g Protein; 11 g Tot Fat; 6 g Sat Fat; 3 g Mono Fat; 1 g Poly Fat; 15 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 2 g Sugar; 359 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 492 mg Sodium; 65 mg Cholesterol.

*Hawaiian Ham Casserole*

Hello everyone! Today's recipe is Hawaiian Ham Casserole. It's time for comfort food again. Casseroles are a big hit in are house. I would also have a salad of some type with this casserole. If you like Hawaiian pizza you will like this. This casserole has meat, fruit and vegetable. Well enjoy!


*Hawaiian Ham Casserole*

Servings: 4

2 Cups Cooked Ham, Diced
2 Tbls. Butter, Or Margarine
1 8½ Oz. Can Pineapple Chunks, Drained
4 Tbls. Brown Sugar
1 Can Condensed Onion Soup
4 Lg. Sweet Potatoes, Boiled,peeled, And Sliced Thick
¾ Cup Pecans, Chopped
Salt, To Taste
Pepper, To Taste

Heat the butter in a heavy casserole dish and lightly brown the
ham in it.
Stir in the pineapple chunks, 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar,
and onion soup. Season to taste. Cook until it just reaches the
boiling point and remove from heat.
Arrange sweet potato slices over the top of pineapple mixture,
overlapping a little.Combine pecans and remaining brown sugar and spread over the
potatoes.
Bake 30 minutes at 400°F. Serve with brussel sprouts and enjoy!

Per Serving: 532 Cal (45% from Fat, 15% from Protein, 39% from
Carb); 21 g Protein; 28 g Tot Fat; 7 g Sat Fat; 13 g Mono Fat; 6
g Poly Fat; 54 g Carb; 7 g Fiber; 29 g Sugar; 100 mg Calcium; 3
mg Iron; 1436 mg Sodium; 44 mg Cholesterol.

*Breakfast Casserole*

Hello everyone! Todays recipe is Breakfast Casserole. This is sooooo goood. The flavor's of all the ingredients together mingles in your mouth. The best comfort food.
You can add other flavor's and take out what you dont like. Well enjoy!


*Breakfast Casserole*

Servings: 8

2 Cups Large SeasonedCcroutons
2 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Any Kind Will Do
1 Lb. Ground Sausage
6 Eggs
1 1/2 Cups Milk
1/2 Tsp. Dry Mustard
¼ Tsp Salt
¼ Tsp Pepper
¼ Tsp. Dried Thyme, Crushed
1/4 Cup Sliced Jalapenos, (Optional)
3 Slices Cooked Bacon, Pieces (optional)

Cook sausage until well done in a skillet. Drain fat and set aside. Layer the bottom of casserole dish with croutons.In a mixing bowl beat eggs with milk, salt, pepper, thyme, and mustard. Mix in cooked sausage, hash browns, and if desired jalapenos or bacon. Pour mix over croutons and top with cheese. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight. Uncover and bake at 350°F for 1 hour, serve hot and enjoy!

Per Serving: 639 Cal (67% from Fat, 24% from Protein, 8% from Carb); 38 g Protein; 47 g Tot Fat; 20 g Sat Fat; 18 g Mono Fat; 5 g Poly Fat; 13 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 6 g Sugar; 461 mg Calcium; 3 mg Iron; 1318 mg Sodium; 365 mg Cholesterol.

*Tuna Casserole*

Hello every one! Todays Casserole is Tuna casserole.I picked this one because it's nothing like the tipicel casserole recipe I grew up with. The combination of the onion soup mix and the remaining ingredientis are so good. It's fast and easy to make and only 2o minutes to bake, well I hope you enjoy!

*Tuna Casserole*

1 pkg. onion soup mix1 1/2 cups milk
1 10 oz. pkg. peas & carrots,(frozen) thawed and drained
1 8 oz. bag medium egg Noodles,Cooked And drained
1 6 1/2 oz. can tuna,drained & flaked
1 cup cheddar cheese,shredded

Preheat oven at 350° F.In large bowl, mix onion soup mix with milk; Add and blend in peas & carrots, cooked noodles and tuna. Place into greased 2-quart baking dish, top it off with cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbling. enjoy!Serves: 4

Per Serving: 356 Cal (33% from Fat, 30% from Protein, 36% from Carb); 27 g Protein; 13 g Tot Fat; 7 g Sat Fat; 4 g Mono Fat; 1 g Poly Fat; 33 g Carb; 6 g Fiber; 5 g Sugar; 331 mg Calcium; 2 mg Iron; 737 mg Sodium; 60 mg Cholesterol.

*Creamy Chicken Casserole* (Diabetic)

Hello every one! How are you today? Today and tomorrow are going to be casseroles. I love casseroles, they are quick and easy. I chose this because the weather here in Portland Oregon has cooled down considerably. We can cook in the house now. I,m not sure where the salt content is coming from. I went through and tried to take out as much as I could, maybe you can figure it out. If you do, please leave me a message and tell me what you think. Well here is the recipe.


*Creamy Chicken Casserole*
Servings: 6


Casserole:

2 Cups cooked chicken, cubed

9 Oz. mixed vegetables, frozen, slightly thawed

2 Cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Low-Fat, shredded

10 3/4 Oz. condensed cream of celery soup, Low-sodium

2 Cups water

Topping:

1/2 Cup plain bread crumbs

2 Tbls. butter Or Margarine, No salt, melted


combine all casserole ingredients In large bowl; mix well. Pour into ungreased 8" square (1 1/2 qt.) baking dish. Cover tightly; refrigerate 8 hours. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; mix well. Stir casserole; sprinkle topping on casserole. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Yield: 6 servings


Per Serving: 399 Cal (31% from Fat, 25% from Protein, 44% from Carb); 27 g Protein; 13 g Tot Fat; 7 g Sat Fat; 4 g Mono Fat; 44 g Carb; 3 g Fiber; 1 g Sugar; 145 mg Calcium; 3 mg Iron; 935 mg Sodium; 64 mg Cholesterol.

*Shepherd's Pie* (Diabetic Recipe)

Hello, today's diabetic recipe is Shepherd's Pie. This one has mushrooms in it.When I make this casserole I don't put mushrooms in it and I think this casserole tastes better using home made mashed potatoes. It's actually quicker to make the instant though. This recipe is budget friendly. In my household we use a lot of off brand foods because it costs less in the long run. There are brands I prefer to use, because the quality is better. The mushrooms in this recipe are included in the nutrition facts. Well, here's the recipe, enjoy!


*Shepherd's Pie* (Diabetic Recipe)

Serves: 6

1 Lb. Ground 90% Lean Beef
1/2 Cup Onion, Chopped
1/2 Cup Mushroom, Sliced Fresh (Optional)
2 Cups Cut Green Beans, Rinsed and Drained
1 10¾ Oz. Can Tomato Soup, Low Fat Low Sodium
1/2 Cup Sour Cream, Low Fat
2 1/3 Cups Boiling Water
2 Cups Instant Potato Flakes
1 Tsp. Dried Parsley Flakes
3/4 Cup Reduced-fat Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Preheat the oven at 375° F.
Brown the meat and onion in a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Spread meat mixture into a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Then layer the mushrooms and green beans over the top. Mix together the tomato soup and 1/4 cup sour cream in a small mixing bowl, then spoon this mixture over the green beans. In a saucepan combine boiling water and potato flakes. Fold in remaining 1/4 cup sour cream and parsley flakes. Spread this potato mixture over soup mixture. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese over top and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let set 5 minutes before cutting. 6 servings.

Per Serving: 337 Cal (40% from Fat, 34% from Protein, 25% from Carb); 29 g Protein; 15 g Tot Fat; 7 g Sat Fat; 5 g Mono Fat; 1 g Poly Fat; 21 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 3 g Sugar; 115 mg Calcium; 3 mg Iron; 354 mg Sodium; 79 mg Cholesterol.

*Two Cheese Tator Tot Casserole*

Hello everyone! Today's recipe is Two Cheese Tator Tot Casserole. This a
comfort food. This is good for those cold days, sitting around the house and smelling the aroma of food cooking in the oven. This casserole goes good with,Carrots in red sauce. The recipe was posted on Sunday July 13TH, you will find it under the side dish link. Well enjoy!


*two Cheese Tator Tot Casserole*

Servings: 6

1½ Lbs. Hamburger
½lb. Small Onion
1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
2 8 Oz. Cans Cream of mushroom Soup
1 Med. Bag Tator Tots

Pre heat oven at 350° F.
Brown hamburger with onions. Add cream of mushroom soup and one can of water. Scoop into a casserole dish. Add the cheddar cheese and stir. Layer the tator tots on the top of mixture and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is lightly brown.Serving Size: 6

Per Serving: 700 Cal (68% from Fat, 21% from Protein, 11% from Carb); 37 g Protein; 53 g Tot Fat; 25 g Sat Fat; 20 g Mono Fat; 4 g Poly Fat; 18 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 3 g Sugar; 414 mg Calcium; 3 mg Iron; 957 mg Sodium; 161 mg Cholesterol.

*American Chilli Rellenos Casserole*

Hello, I'm back.Today's recipe is American Chilli Rellenos Casserole. If you like Mexican food, you will like this recipe. This casserole goes well with Spanish rice and a salad. You could even add fried rice to the menu and you will feel like you have gone out to eat at a restaurant, only the price is better when you cook at home. Well enjoy!


*American Chilli Rellenos Casserole*

Servings: 4

2 Lg. Poblano Peppers, Green Or Red
1½ Cups Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded
3 Lg. Eggs, Whisked
¼ Cup Milk
1/3 Cup Flour, All-Purpose
¾ Tsp. Baking Powder
½ Tsp. Red Pepper, Ground
1/8 Tsp. Salt
¼ Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
Sour Cream, Optional
Salsa, Optional

Preheat oven at 450°F.
Slice peppers in quarters and remove seeds, veins, and stems. Submerge peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes and drain. Transfer peppers to a paper towel and drain well. Place peppers in a well greased 2 quart square casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 cup Monterey jack cheese over tops of peppers.
Using a medium bowl mix the eggs and milk. Add the flour, baking powder, red pepper, and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth. Pour the mixture over the peppers and cheese. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until a knife is inserted and comes out clean. Mix the remaining Monterey jack cheese and Cheddar cheese together and sprinkle over mixture in casserole dish. Allow cheese to melt for about 5 minutes. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Per Serving: 331 Cal (60% from Fat, 26% from Protein, 14% from Carb); 21 g Protein; 22 g Tot Fat; 12 g Sat Fat; 7 g Mono Fat; 1 g Poly Fat; 12 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 3 g Sugar; 511 mg Calcium; 2 mg Iron; 569 mg Sodium; 237 mg Cholesterol.

*Taco Casserole With Tater Tots*

Hello everyone! Today is a casserole day. Taco fixings and Tater Tots. Kids really like this one. If you don't have cheese soup, you can use about 1 cup of Cheddar cheese. Well enjoy!


*Taco Casserole With Tater Tots*

Servings: 8

4 Cups Tater Tots
1 Lb Lean Ground Beef
1 Pkg Taco Seasoning
1½ Cups Frozen Corn, Thawed
1 Can Nacho Cheese Soup, 11 Oz. can
½ Cup Salsa
Sour Cream (Optional)

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a medium skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until browned. Drain the fat off.
Stir in the taco seasoning mix (add water as directed on the seasoning pkg).
Spoon mixture into an ungreased 2 qt casserole dish.
Spoon the corn over the beef mixture, then spread undiluted soup over the corn,and spread salsa over the cheese soup. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top of the soup.
Bake for 40-50 minutes or until bubbly and the potatoes are lightly browned. If desired, serve with additional salsa and sour cream.

Per Serving: 260 Cal (34% from Fat, 29% from Protein, 37% from Carb); 19 g Protein; 10 g Tot Fat; 4 g Sat Fat; 4 g Mono Fat; 24 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 3 g Sugar; 19 mg Calcium; 2 mg Iron; 678 mg Sodium; 53 mg Cholesterol.

*Reuben Casserole*

Hi everyone! If you like Reuben sandwiches, Your going to like this casserole. I was given this recipe a few years ago and I don't remember who gave it to me. This is so good, I hope you enjoy this recipe. I have a lot of fun picking out recipes for you. So far the only ones asking for a certen recipes are my friends and family. So, make a request if you like and I will try to find and get it for you.


*Reuben Casserole*

Servings: 6

Mustard Sauce:
1 1 Oz. Pkg. White Sauce Mix
1¼ Cups 2% Milk
2½ Tbls. Brown Mustard, Spicy
1 Tsp. Caraway Seeds
For The Casserole:
1 8 Oz. Can Sauerkraut, Rinsed And Drained
2 tbls. sweet Pickle Relish
8 Slices Rye Bread, Cut Into Small Squares
½ Cup Thousand Island Dressing
8 Oz. Corned Beef, Chopped Coarsely
3 Oz. Swiss Cheese, Grated
Cooking Spray, To Keep Casserole From Sticking

Mix white sauce according to package instructions, using the milk.
Add brown mustard and caraway seeds, Mixing well.
Preheat oven at 359°F. In a small bowl, mix sauerkraut and relish.
Now in a medium bowl mix rye bread squares and thousand Island dressing together.
Spray a medium (about 9"x13") casserole dish with cooking spray.
Layer bread mixture and sauerkraut mixture in the casserole dish, and mustard sauce. Using ½ of each.
Add the corned beef and the Swiss cheese.
Layer with the remainder sauerkraut mixture and mustard sauce. Top it off with the remainder bread mixture.
Bake about 35 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling bubbles.

Per Serving: 405 Cal (66% from Fat, 8% from Protein, 27% from Carb); 16 g Protein; 60 g Tot Fat; 13 g Sat Fat; 16 g Mono Fat; 55 g Carb; 6 g Fiber; 24 g Sugar; 311 mg Calcium; 4 mg Iron; 2418 mg Sodium; 65 mg Cholesterol.

Tuna Chip Casserole

Today I'm sharing a casserole that my mother use to make me as a child. when my children where growing up I would make this for them.They really loved this dish. We very seldom had left overs. If we had left overs, they didn't last for very long. The only Thing bad about left over "Tuna Chip Casserole" is the chips don't stay crunchy. The taste is still great.
If you have any comments on any of the recipes I have posted,Please comment. Thanks from lovetocook


*Tuna Chip Casserole*


Serving size: 8-10

Note: Kids really like this recipe, us big kids
too!

2 Cups Potato Chips, Crushed
8-10 Eggs, Scrambled
2 Cans Cream Of Mushroom Soup
2 Small Cans Tuna, Drained

Preheat oven at 350° F
you will need a 2 quart casserole dish.
Start with a layer of potato chips, then add a layer of each of the last three ingredients.
Repeat layers, ending with potato chips on top.
Bake for 30 minutes. Serve with a salad and a vegetable. you have a great meal!

Per Serving: 827 Cal (56% from Fat, 13% from Protein, 32% from Carb); 27 g Protein; 52 g Tot Fat; 10 g Sat Fat; 24 g Mono Fat; 66 g Carb; 6 g Fiber; 1 g Sugar; 92 mg Calcium; 4 mg Iron; 1452 mg Sodium; 265 mg Cholesterol!

Chinese Hamburger Casserole

Today I am posting a recipe tha I came up with. When I was in my early 20's I got this recipe from my mother, I liked it really well, but lost it. My mother has passed away since then, so I had to experiment until I came up with the right taste. this is called "Chinese Hamburger Casserole". Please try it and let me know what you think.

Chinese Hamburger Casseroles

Servings: 8

Note: you may want to let casserole cool about 10
minutes or more after removing from oven. very hot!

1½ Pounds Hamburger
1 Cup Celery, Diced
1 Cup Onion, Diced
1 14 Ounce Can Bean Sprouts, Reserve Juice
1 8 Oz. Can Water Chestnuts, Sliced
1 10¾ Oz. Can Cream Of Mushroom Soup
1 10¾ Oz. Can Cream Of Chicken Soup
1 ½ Cups Water, Use reserved Juice & Add
Water To Make 1 ½ Cups
1/2 cup Long Grain Rice
1 12 Oz. Bag Birds Eye Steam Fresh Frozen
Vegetables, Asian Medley
1 12 Oz. Bag Chow Mein Noodles For Top Of Casserole

Preheat oven at 350°F
Brown hamburger. Add rest of ingredients, except for chow mien noodles.
Bake in large casserole dish for 1 hour. Add chow mein noodles to casserole the last 15 minutes of bake time. Enjoy!

Per Serving: 687 Cal (53% from Fat, 13% from Protein, 33% from Carb); 23 g Protein; 41 g Tot Fat; 12 g Sat Fat; 15 g Mono Fat; 58 g Carb; 6 g Fiber; 4 g Sugar; 72 mg Calcium; 5 mg Iron; 852 mg Sodium; 76 mg Cholesterol