Chicken Casserole

 Here's another recipe I got from my friend, Evelyn. I think it's going to be a keeper.

Cook and debone 3 pounds of chicken. (I will probably use a rotisserie chicken. ;). Put chicken in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.

Combine the following:

• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can cream of celery
• 1 small can evaporated milk

Pour over chicken.

Top with 1 small package of Pepperidge Farm dressing. Pour 1 can of chicken broth over dressing.

Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes

Crack Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups cooked & cubed chicken

• 1 cup cooked bacon pieces

• 1/4 -1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

• 3 eggs

• 2 tbsp. sour cream

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup ranch dressing

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Spray 8”x8” baking dish with Pam.

3. Spread chicken on bottom of baking dish.

4. Sprinkle half of bacon on top of chicken.

5. Sprinkle half of cheese on top of bacon.

6. Mix eggs, sour cream, heavy cream & ranch dressing in a bowl.

7. Pour egg mixture over the chicken, bacon & cheese.

8. Top with rest of cheese & bacon.

9. Bake for 25 minutes.

10. Cover with foil and bake for 10 more minutes.

11. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

 

John Wayne Casserole

I was SO EXCITED when I found this recipe on Pinterest! Bill loves John Wayne. In fact, he is Papa Dukes to our sweet granddaughter Madeleine. I made this casserole for dinner tonight, and it was a success. So...here it goes...

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. ground beef, cooked and drained
• 1 (1.25 oz.) packet taco seasoning mix
• 4 oz.mayonnaise
• 4 oz. sour cream
• 8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 4 oz. jalapeno peppers, sliced
• 2 1/4 c. Bisquick
• 2/3 c. milk

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Brown ground beef; add taco seasoning and water according to package directions.
3. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 4oz. shredded cheddar, & half of sliced onions in a bowl.
4. Stir Bisquick and milk together until a soft dough forms. Pat dough on bottom and 1/2" up sides of 9"x13" casserole sprayed with Pam.
5. Saute remaining onions and green peppers until slightly tender.
6. Evenly distribute the following ingredients, in this order, atop the dough:
1. seasoned ground beef
2. tomato slicess
3. sauteed onions and pepper
4. jalapeno peppers
5. sour cream mixture
6. remaining shredded cheddar
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until edges of dough are slightly brown.

Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

This is a copycat version of the hashbrown casserole at Cracker Barrel. It is a compliment to breakfast or dinner. It is a treat at our house on Christmas morning.

Ingredients:

2 lbs frozen hash browns
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter , melted
1 (10 1/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 pint sour cream
1/2 cup onion , peeled and chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese , grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray an 11 x 14 baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Mix the above ingredients together, place in prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until brown on top.

Squash Casserole

A friend of mine made this recipe for a potluck luncheon we had at school years ago. I have made it several times, and it is always a crowd favorite. It is requested every Thanksgiving. It really is the best squash recipe I've ever tasted. It makes about 16-18 servings. Delish!

Ingredients:

1 box cornbread mix
6 eggs
2 sticks (1 cup) butter, melted
1 onion, diced
2 cans sweet creamed corn
3 lbs. (8-10) yellow squash, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Boil squash in water 8-10 minutes, but not more than 15 minutes.
3. In bowl, mix all ingredients, stirring well.
4. Add additional seasonings if needed.
5. Pour into 2 small greased (or 1 large greased) dish.
6. Bake for 45 minutes.

Cheesy Bacon Green Bean Casserole Pot Pie

Although I am not a fan of traditional green bean casserole, I found a delicious Cheesy Bacon Green Bean Casserole Pot Pie that is quite the side dish! It is very popular at our house. The only revision I make is using canned Italian cut green beans...just because we like that particular green bean. Take a few minutes to check out Picky Palate. Jenny's recipes are absolutely the best!

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients:
3 boneless chicken breasts, cooked & diced
2 can cream of chicken soup
2 cans Veg All, drained
2 refrigerated Pillsbury pie crusts
pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Line pie pan with one pie crust.
3. Drain Veg All.
4. Mix together diced chicken breasts, soup, Veg All and pepper to taste; pour into pie crust.
5. Cover pie with second pie crust and seal around edges.
6. Optional ~ Make an egg wash with an egg white and a tablespoon of water. Then brush this egg wash on the top pie crust.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven when pie crust is brown.