COUNTRY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

1 POUND SAUSAGES, COOKED, DRAINED AND CRUMBLED

10 EGGS LIGHTLY BEATEN                                    3 CUPS CREAM, CAN USE MILK

1 TEASPOON SALT                                                  1 BUNCH GREEN ONIONS, CHOPPED

1 TEASPOON DRY MUSTARD                                10 SLICES DAY OLD BREAD, CUBED

1 CUP CHEDDAR CHEESE, SHREDDED                1 CUP JACK CHEESE, SHREDDED

 

Grease 9 by 13 casserole dish well. Place bread in dish, [ you may need more or less bread] sprinkle with cheese. Combine rest of ingredients together and mix well. Pour over bread, refrigerate overnight. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees or until golden brown.

 

GRITS CASSEROLE

4 CUPS BOILING WATER                            1 TEASPOON SALT

1 CUP GRITS                                                 1 STICK OLEO

1 ROLL GARLIC CHEESE                            2 EGGS

 

Cook grits in water and salt. Stir in oleo and garlic cheese, put 2 beaten eggs in a cup and add enough milk to make a cup. Beat well and add to the grits mixture. Bake at 300 degrees for about 1 hour.

 

HOMINY-CORN CASSEROLE--GAYE

 

3 (15 OUNCE) CANS WHITE HOMINY, DRAINED AND RINSED

2 (22 OUNCE) CANS WHITE CORN, DRAINED

1 (4.5 OUNCE) CAN CHOPPED GREEN CHILIES, DRAINED

1 TABLESPOON CORNSTARCH

½ TEASPOON GROUND WHITE PEPPER

¼ TEASPOON SALT

1 (8 OUNCE) CONTAINER SOUR CREAM

1 ½ CUPS  SHREDDED MONTEREY JACK CHEESE

1 ½ CUPS SHREDDED AMERICAN CHEESE

 

Combine first 7 ingredients.  Spoon half of mixture into lightly greased 11 x 7 baking dish.  Combine cheeses.   Sprinkle half of the cheese over casserole.  Spoon remaining hominy mixture over cheese.  Bake covered in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika.  Bake uncovered 5 minutes.  Yields 10 to 12 servings.

 

MEXICAN CASSEROLE--NANCY

 

MIX TOGETHER:

1 CAN LESEUR GREEN PEAS, DRAINED

            1 CAN ROTEL TOMATOES          

1 CAN MEXICAN CORN, DRAINED

            1 CAN MUSHROOM SOUP

SAUTÉ:

1 CHOPPED ONION

            1 ½ POUNDS GROUND BEEF

 

When meat mixture is done, mix with vegetables plus 1 teaspoon Tony’s seasoning.  Layer on bottom of large casserole dish.  Add 2 cups of grated cheese on top of meat and vegetables.  Take 2 packages of jiffy cornbread mix and fix as directed.  Put on top.  Cook at 400 degree.  When it is brown, it’s done.

MEXICAN CASSEROLE--NUMBER--2

 

1 POUND GROUND BEEF                           2 CUPS STUFFING MIX

1 CAN CHILI                                     1 CAN WHOLE KERNEL CORN, DRAINED

1 CHOPPED ONION                                     1 CUP BLACK OLIVES, CHOPPED

1 CUP GRATED CHEESE                              1 TABLESPOON OIL

 

Fix stuffing mix as directed on package. Pack in bottom  of casserole dish. Brown beef in 1 tablespoon oil, add onions and sauté until clear. Combine cheese, olives, corn, chili and beef mixture. Pour on top of stuffing mix and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until bubbly.

 

MEXICAN STUFFING CASSEROLE

MIX TOGETHER:

1 PACKAGE CORNBREAD STUFFING MIX

2 TABLESPOON OLEO

HOT WATER ACCORDING TO MIX

1 POUND GROUND CHUCK, BROWNED

1 CUP RED BEANS, COOKED

2 TABLESPOONS CHILI POWDERS

1 CLOVE GARLIC

1 CAN TOMATOES

1 CUP GRATED CHEESE

 

 Put layer of stuffing mix on bottom of casserole dish.  Then put all of the next 5 ingredients, mixed together, as the next layer; cover with the rest of the stuffing; mix; cover the top with grated cheese and bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven until bubbly and cheese melts.

 

MUSHROOM CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE

1 POUND GROUND CHUCK                                   1 CUP CHOPPED ONIONS

1 JAR (2 ½  OUNCES) MUSHROOMS, DRAINED

1 TABLESPOON WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE

1 ½  CUPS BAKING MIX                                         4 TO 5 TABLESPOONS WATER

1 CUP CHEDDAR CHEESE                                      ½ CUP CATSUP

 

Cook beef and onions in a large skillet until beef is brown and onions are tender; stir in mushrooms, catsup, Worcestershire  sauce and 2 tablespoons baking mix; mix well and set aside. To prepare crust, combine rest of the baking mix with enough water to form a soft dough. With fingers dipped in baking mix press dough in bottom and on sides of a greased baking dish. Top with meat mixture;  sprinkle with cheese. Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes or until crust is done.

 

ONION CHIP CASSEROLE

4 MEDIUM ONIONS, SLICED                                             1 CUP WATER

1 CAN MUSHROOM SOUP                                                 ½ CUP MILK

1 (9 OUNCE) PACKAGE POTATO CHIPS

1 CUP GRATED CHEDDAR  CHEESE

PAPRIKA AND PARSLEY FOR GARNISH

 

Peel and slice onions thin.  Simmer in water until almost tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Combine soup with milk. In buttered 2 quart casserole dish; layer onions, potato chips, cheese and soup mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

 

HOT SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

1 POUND HOT SAUSAGE, BULK                           1 LARGE ONION, CHOPPED

1 LARGE BELL PEPPER, CHOPPED                        1 CUP CELERY, CHOPPED

4 ½  CUP BOILING WATER                         ½ CUP RAW RICE

2 ENVELOPES DRIED LIPTON’S CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH DICED

WHITE MEAT

1 (4 OUNCES) PACKAGE SLIVERED ALMONDS

 

Cook sausages well, drain. Boil water and mix in rice and dried soup. Boil for 7 minutes, do not drain.  Mix in browned sausages and sautéed vegetables. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with chopped almonds.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour.

 

SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE--DUSTY

1 POUND SPAGHETTI                                              ½ CUP GREEN PEPPER

1 CHOPPED ONION                                                 1 POUND GROUND BEEF

1 CUP CHEDDAR CHEESE                                      1 CAN TOMATO SOUP

1 CAN WATER                                                          1 CLOVE GARLIC, CHOPPED

1 TABLESPOON OLEO                                            SALT AND PEPPER

1 CAN MUSHROOM SOUP

 

Sauté onion and pepper in oleo, add beef and brown, add 1 clove of chopped garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomato and mushroom soups plus 1 can of water. Add ¾ cup cheese to the mixture and stir. Pour into a greased casserole dish, put the remaining cheese on top.  Bake in a 350 degree oven until bubbly and the cheese melts.

 

TUNA CASSEROLE

7 OUNCE PACKAGE ELBOW MACARONI                       1 SMALL CAN GREEN PEAS, DRAINED

¼ CUP CHOPPED ONIONS                                     3 CANS TUNA, DRAINED

1 JAR PIMENTO, DRAINED AND CHOPPED                    3 CANS CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

1 SMALL CAN MUSHROOMS. DRAINED                         4 OUNCES SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE

2 TO 3 CUPS CRUSHED POTATO CHIPS                          ½ TEASPOON PEPPER

 

Cook macaroni and drain. Mix all ingredients except potato chips in a large casserole dish. Sprinkle crushed potato chips over the top. Bake covered in a 350 degree oven until it starts to bubble. About 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.

 

EGGPLANT SUPREME

1 EGGPLANT, PARED AND CUBED                       ¾ CUP MUSHROOMS, CHOPPED

2 GREEN PEPPERS, CHOPPED                               2 TABLESPOONS BUTTER OR OLEO

2 TABLESPOONS FLOUR                                        1 TEASPOON SALT

½ TEASPOON PEPPER                                             ½ CUP MILK

3 TABLESPOONS PIMENTO, CHOPPED              

2 SLICES BACON, COOKED AND CRUMBLED

2 TABLESPOONS BUTTERED BREAD CRUMBS

1 TABLESPOON PARMESAN CHEESE

1 ONION, CHOPPED

        

Cook eggplant [can use squash] until done, drain well.  Sauté mushrooms, peppers and onion in a large skillet until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add eggplant, milk, pimento and bacon, stir well. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 1 ½  quart casserole dish. Top with bread crumbs and cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

1 EGGPLANT, PEELED AND DICED                       1 SMALL CAN EVAPORATED MILK

2 CLOVES GARLIC                                                   2 LARGE EGGS, SEPARATED

1 TABLESPOON PARMESAN CHEESE                  4 SLICES BREAD, TORN

1 MEDIUM ONION, CHOPPED                               ¼ CUP OLEO, MELTED

SALT AND PEPPER

COOK EGGPLANT IN BOILING WATER TO COVER; 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL TENDER, DRAIN WELL. MASH EGGPLANT, SET ASIDE. CONBINE BREAD AND MILK AND LET SIT FOR 10 MINUTES.

 

Using a large skillet sauté the onions and garlic in butter, over medium heat, stirring constantly until tender.  Add eggplant, bread mixture, egg yolks, salt and pepper, set aside.

Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer  until stiff peaks form; fold into eggplant mixture. Pour  into a well greased 1 ½ quart casserole dish; sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until set. Serve immediately. 4 to 6 servings.

 

EGGPLANT CASSEROLE--SCALLOPED

1 MEDIUM SIZE EGGPLANT

4 TABLESPOONS OLEO

2 TABLESPOONS GREEN PEPPER, CHOPPED

2 TABLESPOONS ONION, CHOPPED

1 CUPS TOMATOES

SALT AND PEPPER

¾ CUP BREAD CRUMBS

 

Pare eggplant and dice. Melt 2 tablespoons of oleo in skillet; sauté peppers and onions until clear. Add eggplant, tomatoes, salt and pepper, simmer 10 minutes. Pour into a greased baking dish. Melt the rest of the oleo and mix with the bread crumbs. Spread on top of eggplant mixture.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 2o minutes or until the  eggplant is tender and the bread crumbs are brown.

 

QUICK VEGETABLE PIE--EDITH

2 CUPS OF STEAMED VEGETABLES-- ANY KIND

(CARROTS, POTATOES AND LIMA BEANS)

½ CUP VEGETABLE JUICE                                      3 TABLESPOONS OLEO

2 EGGS, BEATEN                                                                  1 CUP MILK

1 CUP SELF-RISING FLOUR                                               4 OUNCES JACK CHEESE

 

In a preheated 350 degree oven, heat oleo in a casserole dish until melted. Put flour, eggs and milk together and beat well. Pour flour mixture into the casserole dish. Put vegetables on top of flour mixture. Grate cheese and put on top of vegetables. Bake for 30 minutes.

SQUASH CASSEROLE NUMBER 1

6 MEDIUM YELLOW SQUASH                               2 LARGE ONIONS

SALT AND PEPPER

 COVER WITH WATER AND COOK UNTIL TENDER.

1 ½ CUPS GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE    ¼ CUP FLOUR

1 CUP MILK, MAYBE MORE                                  ¼ CUP OLEO

1 CUP BREAD CRUMBS                                          3 TABLESPOONS OLEO

 

Mix 1 cup of the cheese and flour together. Melt the  ¼ cup oleo and mix with milk. Slowly mix the flour-cheese into the milk, beat well,[in the microwave or on top of the stove],cook until slightly thick. Be careful not to get too thick. Put a layer of squash-onion mixture into a casserole dish, follow with a layer of cheese sauce, second layer the same.  Melt the 3 tablespoons of oleo and mix with bread crumbs.  Sprinkle on top. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top of the bread crumbs, bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 or 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly brown. Serve hot.

SQUASH CASSEROLE NUMBER 2

2 CUPS COOKED SQUASH                         8 SALTINE CRACKERS, CRUSHED

1 MEDIUM ONION, SLICED                       1 ½ CUPS CHEDDAR CHEESE, GRATED

1 STICK OLEO                                              2 EGGS, BEATEN

SALT AND PEPPER

 

Mix together squash, beaten eggs, 1 cup cheese, onion, ½ stick oleo, salt and pepper. put into a casserole dish.  take the rest of the cheese and oleo mix with the crackers and spread on top. if you sauté the onions you won’t have to cook it so long. bake it for 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven; otherwise bake enough to get bubbly and cheese melts.

STRING BEAN CASSEROLE

1 CAN FRENCH STYLE STRING BEANS               1 CAN CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

4 SLICES BACON, FRIED AND CRUMBLED        1 ONION, DICED AND SAUTÉED

1 PACKAGE RITZ CRACKERS, CRUSHED            10 OUNCES CHEDDAR CHEESE

¾ STICK OLEO

 

Mix beans, soup, bacon, half of the cheese and half of the crackers together. Pour into a greased casserole dish.  Mix the melted oleo with the rest of the crackers and spread on top. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

3 CUPS MASHED SWEET POTATOES                   ½ CUP MILK

1 CUP SUGAR                                                           1/3 CUP OLEO

2 EGGS                                                                       1 TEASPOON VANILLA

 

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS AND BEAT WITH AN ELECTRIC MIXER UNTIL SMOOTH. POUR INTO A GREASED 9 BY 13 CASSEROLE DISH.  TOP WITH THE FOLLOWING:

¾ CUP COCONUT                                                    ¾ CUP BROWN SUGAR

¾ CUP PECANS, CHOPPED                                    ¼ CUP FLOUR

¼ CUP OLEO

 

Blend coconut, sugar, pecans and melted oleo. Mix in flour, mixing well. Sprinkle over potatoes. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until firm.

 

VEGETABLE CASSEROLE --VONCILLE

2 CANS VEG-ALL, DRAINED                                  1 CUP CELERY, CHOPPED

1 ONION, CHOPPED                                                1 CAN WATER CHESTNUTS, SLICED

1 CUP MAYONNAISE OR ½  CUP SOUR CREAM

1 CAN CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP

 

Add all ingredients together, mix and pour into a greased casserole dish, bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.  Add the topping:  1 roll Ritz crackers, crushed and 1 stick oleo, melted. Combine and put on top. Return to oven and bake about 5 minutes or until brown.