Cuisine: Casserole
Southwest Breakfast Strata
I have a house full of relatives and I needed an easy breakfast option. Usually, I would make this with corn tortillas, but I liked the flour tortilla option. I have slightly tweeked this recipe. I made this the night before, which makes it so easy in the morning. All I have to do is stumble to the coffee maker and take it out of the fridge. (actually my husband does the stumbling)
By - Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Sausages with Herbed Beans
This is a great weeknight meal. It's very similar to cassoulet, which is a rich, slow-cooked casserole originating in the south of France, containing sausage and other meats. The beauty of this recipe is that unlike cassoulet, it cooks very quickly. I sent my husband, Eric, the shopping list via text message, he actually bought already cooked Portuguese smoke cured sausage seasoned with garlic and paprika. I thought it wouldn't work, but it was really delicious and I will be making this again.
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Lemon & Thyme Potato Gratin
I made this Lemon Thyme Potato Gratin for a client (which I will have to admit, I had never made before!). She called me a week later and said it was the best potato gratin they had ever had, and can I make it again for a party using her pan. It's based on a Martha Stewart recipe. I used cream instead of milk - maybe that's why it was so good! Unfortunately, I did not take a picture of the final product because I delivered it par baked...
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chile Cheese Egg Casserole
My friend Brady, made us a wonderful dinner. It’s a recipe that has been passed down in our town circa 1974. Over the years it has been changed and adapted each time. This is his current version.
Here is his note
“I like to mix up my cheeses if I can. Frequently I will use the Mexican 4-Cheese blend instead of plain Jack, or I may add Pepper Jack to spice things up. I once used six different kinds of cheese! The main cheese should always be Sharp Cheddar, but have fun and play with the rest, as long as you keep it at 32 ounces or so.”
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Artichoke Spinach Pasta Casserole
I tried this new version of artichoke spinach pasta. If it contains artichokes and lemon, then I make it.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Chicken & Mushroom Casserole with Crunchy Stuffing Topping
Chicken & Mushroom Casserole with Crunchy Stuffing Topping is a recipe I concocted. To me, texture is key. I love things that are crunchy! I happened to have a half a box of leftover stuffing mix and decided to use it up. You could make this ahead and bake it later. Love that!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Tamale Pie
This Tamale Pie takes less then 5 minutes to throw it in a casserole dish! The Trader Joe's "tasting station" is a place for some culinary inspiration. It's where they hand out samples for you to try. I almost always buy whatever they are demoing. It was this tamale pie. I am not a big fan of polenta (unless it's crispy), but I have to say I really liked this dish. It's something you could have in your pantry. You could even make it vegetarian by using vegetarian chili instead of chicken or turkey. The original recipe calls for a jar of their Cowboy Caviar, but I actually used the corn salsa instead.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Cheesy Beef & Zucchini Casserole
This Cheesy Beef & Zucchini Casserole is a great way to use up some of the zucchini in your garden! It's delicious.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Got this recipe from the Pioneer Woman. I've been needing a little comfort food. This fits the bill - creamy and delicious. I bought chicken that was already cut up. You could even use a rotisserie chicken.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Provençal Vegetable Gratin
Here is one way to use up some of your summer vegetable harvest. I actually did not place the sliced vegetables in compact upright rows due to the fact the tomatoes, zucchini and squash were all different sizes. I just cut them up and stirred it all together. You can do it either way, it all tasted the same!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs
- Yields: 4 - 6 ServingsHere is one way to use up some of your summer vegetable harvest. I actually did not place the sliced vegetables in compact upright rows due to the fact the tomatoes, zucchini and squash were all different sizes. I just cut them up and stirred it all together. You can do it either way, it all tasted the same!
