POTATO VEGETABLE SCALLOP

1 package dry scalloped potato mix
1 (10 oz) package frozen mixed veggies
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
2 1/2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter OR margarine
white american cheese

place dried potatoes in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. sprinkle with the envelope of sauce mix from package. top with frozen mixed veggies, sliced onion, and celery seed. pour boiling water over all; stir till well combined. dot with butter or margarine. cover and bake in 400 degree oven for 35 minutes or till potatoes are tender. uncover; lay cheese on top. bake 2-3 minutes more or till cheese melts.

RICE & BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

1 cup cooked rice
1/3 cup butter OR margarine, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1 onion, grated
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained

preheat oven to 350 degrees. in a large bowl combine all ingredients. mix well. spoon mixture into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. bake 1 hour.

QUICK PIZZA CASSEROLE

6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) elbow macaroni
8 ounce jar pizza sauce
8 ounces cottage cheese
4 ounces (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces sliced pepperoni, cut in half
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon basil
parmesan cheese

heat oven to 350 degrees. cook macaroni as directed on package. drain. in 2 quart casserole, combine all ingredients except parmesan cheese. mix well. sprinkle parmesan cheese over top. cover. bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

2 cans cream of potato soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 package (2 lbs) frozen hash browns
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 grated parmesan cheesel

is a large bowl combine soup, sour cream and garlic salt. add potatoes and cheddar cheese. mix well. pour into a greased 13″x9″x2″ baking dish. top with parmesan cheese. bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

12-16 servings

BAKED CORN

2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, or 1 tsp dried
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream

preheat oven to 350 degrees. place the corn kernels in a lightly greased shallow baking dish and sprinkle dill on top. place eggs in a small bowl. with a whisk, beat about 10 strokes. add salt and cream and beat to incorporate. pour custard over corn and dill and stir to combine. place the baking dish with the corn mixture in a larger dish. pour enough boiling water into larger dish so that water comes about halfway up the sides of the smaller dish. place the dishes on the middle rack of the oven. bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted 1 1/2″ in from edge of dish comes out clean. the center will set after the pudding is removed from the oven.

serves 4

CHICKEN DELIGHT

2 packages frozen broccoli
2 bone-in chicken breasts
1 box croutons, any flavor
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

cook chicken and broccoli. clean chicken from bones. in a roast pan or casserole dish, put a layer of broccoli on bottom, then a layer of chicken, then box of croutons. mix together soup, cheese and mayo. pour on top. bake at 350 degrees for half hour.

HEARTY HAMBURGER NOODLE CASSEROLE

16 ounce package fine egg noodles
1 1/2 pounds hamburger
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
12 ounces (3 cups) cubed colby or cheddar cheese
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
chow mein noodles (optional)

cook noodles to desired doneness. drain. heat oven to 350 degrees. in large skillet, brown ground beef and onion. drain. in large bowl combine soups, cheese, milk, salt and pepper. add meat and egg noodles. stir gently. pour into two 2 qt casseroles. cover. bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. uncover. sprinklewith chow mein noodles if desired. bake 10 more minutes.