Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Cheesy Potatoes in the slow cooker!

INGREDIENTS
32 ounces frozen diced potatoes
2 cups sour cream
10 ounces cream of chicken soup
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes

INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients except for the parsley to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
Set slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Stir well and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

It is very kid friendly and most "big kids" enjoy it too! :))

2 lbs. extra lean ground beef
1 can cream of mushroom soup (I would substitute cream of chicken) ;)
1 16oz Sour Cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or more!)
1 pack frozen tater tots

Preheat Oven For 350 degrees. Grease 13x9 inch pan. Layer the beef on the bottom of the pan, set aside. In a med mixing bowl add sour cream and mushroom soup and mix well. Then layer the mixture on top of the beef, then add cheese. Top with tatter tots. Bake covered for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer, adding extra cheese here, if desired. Once cheese is melted you will have One fabulous meal Everyone will enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker 7up Chicken & Rice Recipe

(Recipe from Celebrating Home Magazine)

3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I used 4)
10.5 oz. can of cream of chicken soup
12 oz. can of 7UP or lemon lime soda
1 c. rice (Minute Rice is best)
1/4 c. chicken broth

Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Cover with soup and 7UP. Cover and cook for 2-3 hours on low. Add rice and chicken broth and cook for 2-3 more hours until chicken is cooked through.


sixsistersstuff.com ~ slow cooker 7up chicken rice recipe 

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Crock-Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Crock-Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Ingredients

1 to 1.5 lbs Cooked Chicken, chunked or shredded
2 Cups Chopped Carrots
1 Cup Frozen Peas
1 Small Onion, chopped
3 Tablespoons Stick Butter
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic
Pinch of Thyme
2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
4 Cups White Milk
1 Cup Chicken Broth
1/2-3/4 Cup Flour

Instructions

1. Add all ingredient but the flour to the crock-pot.
2. Cook on low for 5 hours.
3. Add in flour slowly whisking as you add.
4. Add in more or less depending on how thick you want it.
5. Cook on low for 1 additional hour.
6. Serve.

Read more at http://crockpotladies.com/recipe-categories/soups-stews/crockpot-chicken-pot-pie-soup/#wDprZ4c06OFt6X9k.99

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Breakfast casserole in the crock pot!

Wouldn't this be great on a cold, Saturday or Sunday morning? Or how about those family holidays where everyone is together and you need lots of food for breakfast and everyone wants to eat at the same time? What about Mother's Day "breakfast in bed"....or on a school day, when mornings are rushed and kids don't seem to have time for a healthy breakfast. This is a great meal; you wake up and breakfast is served!

Breakfast casserole in the crock pot!

While you sleep, your breakfast is cooking.
Wake up, breakfast is served!

 
Ingredients:
1 bag 26 oz. frozen hash browns, or larger
12 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 16 oz. roll sausage - maple, sage or regular sausage.
Salt and pepper
16 oz. bag shredded cheddar cheese
(optional variations listed below)


Directions:
1. Spray crock pot and evenly spread hash browns at the bottom.
2. Crack 12 eggs in a large bowl.
3. Mix well (and slowly) using a whisk.
4. Add the milk.
5. Go ahead and sprinkle in the ground mustard. This might sound like a weird ingredient, but I've come to love (and use) this in most of my recipes.
6. Add plenty of salt and lots of fresh pepper. Mix well and set aside.
7. Cook the sausage on high heat, drain and set aside.
8. Add sausage on top of hash browns.
9. Is this enough cheese? Maybe? Probably. Throw the whole big bag in there.
10. Mix it up well. Or good, depending on where you're from.
11. Pour the egg mixture over everything in the crock pot. Using a wood spoon, even everything out so it's spread evenly.
12. Turn the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.

Some fun variations of this recipe. Before cooking (during prep) you can add:

• chunks of sourdough bread
• diced chilies
• salsa
• diced green onions
• crumpled or chopped bacon
• diced ham or Canadian bacon

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Chicken Alfredo Casserole!

Chicken Alfredo Casserole! DELICIOUS!!!

Weight Watchers Points 15
Serves 6

2 dry cups pasta (shells or elbow macaroni are really good for this recipe)
1 15-16 oz jar of a GOOD Alfredo sauce
1-2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chunked
1/2 cup chicken broth
5 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (one 8 oz bag)
1-1/2 tsp minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
(you can also add stuff in - like mushrooms, or broccoli!)

Preheat oven to 350*
Prepare pasta according to package directions
In medium bowl, combine pasta, Alfredo sauce, cooked chicken, chicken broth, garlic, salt and pepper, shredded Parmesan cheese and mix well
Grease 9x13 baking dish
Pour chicken mixture into baking dish
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes

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Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes

Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes

6 large potatoes, sliced
1 small onion, diced
8 slices bacon, uncooked diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup


Place half of the sliced potatoes in bottom of crock pot.
Top with half of the onions cheese and bacon.
Repeat layers in order.
Top with cream of chicken soup.
Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

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BLT Macaroni Salad

BLT Macaroni Salad -

This cold salad is the best I have ever made. It will fly right off of the table. This is perfect to take to parties or get-togethers.. You will love this..


1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup tomato, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
3 cups lettuce, shredded
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; mix well.
2. Add the macaroni, tomato and onions; toss to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate.
4. Just before serving, add lettuce and bacon; toss to coat

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John Wayne Casserole

John Wayne Casserole

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained
1 (1.25-ounce) packet taco seasoning
4 ounces sour cream
4 ounces mayonnaise
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 yellow onion, sliced
2 cups biscuit mix
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 (4-ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325. Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning and water, according to packet instructions; set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 4 ounces of cheddar cheese, and half of the onions; set aside.
3. Stir biscuit mix and water (directions on box) to form soft dough. Pat dough on the bottom and one-half-inch up the sides of an 9 x 13 in. greased casserole dish.
4. Sautee remaining onions and bell peppers until slightly tender.
5. On top of biscuit mix, evenly distribute ingredients in the following order: ground beef, tomato slices, green peppers, onions, jalapeno peppers, sour cream mixture and end with remaining shredded cheese.
6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until edges of dough are lightly browned. 


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Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake

Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake

2 cups pasta (dry measure - will be more cooked), cooked al dente
2 lbs chicken, cooked (approximately)
1 lb bacon
1 onion, diced and lightly sautéed
2 sweet peppers, color of your choice
2 jars of spaghetti sauce
Lots of cheese for on top - you choose!

This is a great way to use leftover chicken, or a precooked if you are in a rush!

Combine al dente pasta (it will cook more in the oven so don't overcook it), cooked chicken in bite size pieces, crumbled bacon, sweet peppers diced, and spaghetti sauce in a 13 x 9 casserole dish (I mixed it in the pasta pot after draining then put it in the casserole dish). Top with cheese (I used Mozzarella but Sharp Cheddar or a mix with Parmesan or just about any other cheese would also be great!) and bake at 325 F for 45 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.

This is a great basic recipe that is really good as is, or perfect for customizing to what you have or what you like. If you are low carb, use spaghetti squash. Don't have peppers, use peas or asparagus or broccoli - what's on hand. Leaving out the bacon would still be good, and if you are vegetarian use Portobello mushrooms instead of the chicken. Throw in some hot peppers or more herbs to flavor it the way your family likes.

If it won't all fit in the 13 x 9 you can freeze some for later!

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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

A delicious “loaded” mashed potato recipe made with Kraft Fresh Take cheese & breadcrumb mix.


Ingredients

•2 cups mashed potatoes (fresh or instant)
•2 cups steamed broccoli
•2 oz real bacon bits
•1 tbsp cream cheese
•6 oz package Kraft Fresh Take Cheddar Jack & Bacon Mix
•Sour cream (opt)
•Chives (opt)


Instructions

1. Mix 1 tbsp cream cheese into mashed potatoes.
2. Stir in steamed broccoli and bacon bits.
3. Spread mashed potato mixture into a casserole dish.
4. Open Kraft Fresh Take package to mix cheese and breadcrumbs.
5. Cover mashed potatoes with Kraft Fresh Take mix.
6. Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
7. Remove from oven, dish out portions and serve with sour cream and chives (optional). 

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Caprese Lasagna Roll Ups

Caprese Lasagna Roll-Ups

Ingredients
8 lasagna noodles, uncooked
14 oz freshly shredded, low-moisture part skim Mozzarella cheese, divided 3/4 cup Ricotta cheese
1 large egg white
1/3 cup freshly, finely shredded Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/4 oz)
freshly ground black pepper
3 - 4 medium Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/6 inch thick slices)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1 cup marinara sauce, recipe follows

Simple Marinara Sauce
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to directions listed on package to al dente. Drain pasta (DO NOT rinse with water) and align lasagna noodles in a single layer on a large sheet of parchment or wax paper.
For filling, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese and egg white until well blended. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Mix in 12 oz. of the Mozzarella cheese and season with black pepper to taste (I wouldn't recommend seasoning with salt just because the cheeses already have plenty of salt).
Place 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture over each lasagna noodle and spread into an even layer, going from one end of the lasagna to the other. Align 4 thin tomato slices over cheese mixture then sprinkle fresh basil over top. Snugly roll lasagna noodles to opposite end. Spread about 1/4 cup pasta sauce in the bottom of an 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Align lasagna roll ups, seam side down in dish. Top each roll up with about 2 Tbsp of the pasta sauce (covering edges of pasta so they don't dry out while baking). Sprinkle top with remaining 2 oz. shredded Mozzarella. Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Remove from oven, plate pasta and garnish with plenty of basil ribbons. Serve warm.

Simple Marinara Sauce
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add onions to hot oil and sauté about 3 minutes until soft, adding garlic during last minute of sautéing. Pour in crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture just to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and allow sauce to cook for about 25 - 30 minutes (which will allow some of the water in crushed tomatoes to evaporate) while you prepare pasta and lasagna filling (you can freeze or refrigerate left over sauce in a small airtight container for later use, adding fresh basil if desired).
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Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole

Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole

2 lbs chicken breasts
8 potatoes
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 T fresh ground pepper
1 T paprika
2 T garlic powder
6 T hot sauce

Topping
2 cups Shredded Cheese
1 cup crumbled Bacon
1 cup diced Green Onion

Preheat oven 500*F
In a large bowl mix olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Cube the potatoes and add to the bowl.
Coat a 9x13 dish with cooking spray. Add potatoes, allow for excess sauce in the bowl.
Bake the potatoes for 45 minutes, stir every 15 minutes
Cube the chicken and add it to the bowl with the left over sauce.
Mix together cheese, bacon and green onion in a small separate bowl.
Once potatoes are done, add the uncooked marinated chicken, then layer the toppings over the chicken. Bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.

 

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Crock Pot Pizza Casserole

Crock Pot Pizza Casserole
 

Ingredients

1 Box Spiral Pasta (uncooked but rinsed)- use whole wheat noodles to be even more healthy.
1 pound lean ground turkey 1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup pepperoni
1/2 can of olives
16 ounces pizza sauce or pasta sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded low fat mozzarella cheese

Directions

Spray crockpot with non-stick spray In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Rinse pasta and place in the crock-pot with drained ground beef mix. Stir in olives and pepperoni. Pour Pasta sauce and 1/2 cup water over noodle mix. Stir again and make sure it is mixed well. Top with shredded Mozzarella. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours (no peeking).


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BubbleCrumb Bacon Breakfast Bake

BubbleCrumb Bacon Breakfast Bake

This DELICIOUS Breakfast Casserole is so good!! It uses tater tots instead of bread! It is comfort food at it’s best!! Serve this casserole for any holiday breakfast or brunch! Your guests will never know there are tater tots in this!!

To make this Breakfast Casserole, you will need the following ingredients:

3/4 – 1 bag TATER TOTS
salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion or 1/2 large onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 lb bacon crisp, crumbled
8 eggs
2 cups milk
3 cups cheddar jack or colby jack cheese, shredded


In a 9×13 casserole, add the TATER TOTS, salt to taste, and pepper to taste.

Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven until TATER TOTS are golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.

Lower oven temp to 350.

In a mixing bowl, add 8 eggs, 2 cups milk, and 3 cups shredded cheese. mix well and set aside.

In a frying pan, fry bacon until crisp, then crumble. Discard all bacon grease except 1 tablespoon for sautéing the onion and peppers. In the same fry pan as the bacon, sauté the diced onion and peppers until soft.

Layer the onions and peppers on top of the pre-cooked TATER TOTS. Layer the bacon crumbles on top of the onions and peppers. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the bacon layer.

COVER with aluminum foil and bake in a pre-heated 350 oven for 45 minutes.
UNCOVER and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Enjoy!!



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Dorito Chicken and Cheese Casserole

Dorito Chicken and Cheese Casserole

3 cups cooked chicken, chopped (I used a rotisserie chicken)
1 cup sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can of corn, drained 1/4 cup minced onion
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 medium sized bag of nacho cheese Doritos, crushed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Spread the bottom of the pan with half of the Doritos . Reserve one cup of cheese. Mix together remaining ingredients in a large bow. Pour chicken mixture over the Doritos. Top casserole with the remaining cheese and Doritos. Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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CRACK POTATOES!!!

``SCRACK POTATOES!!!

***Warning, Highly Addictive***


2 (16oz) containers sour cream
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 (3oz) bags real bacon bits (I use Real BACON!!!)
2 packages Ranch Dip mix
1 large bag frozen hash brown potatoes


Combine first 4 ingredients, mix in hash browns. Spread into a 9x13 pan. Bake at 400 for 45-60 minutes.

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TACO BAKE

For all my Low carbers!!

TACO BAKE (love the bakes!!)
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
* water as called for on back of seasoning packet
3 large flour tortillas (8-inch size)
1/2 cup Salsa Con Queso
1 1/2-2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions:
Brown and crumble ground beef. Drain excess grease.
Add in taco seasoning and water (following directions on back of seasoning packet).
Once the taco meat is ready, turn off heat and add in 1/2 cup salsa con queso.
Give it a good stir until thoroughly combined.
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Spray an 8-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Layer the bottom of the pan with a flour tortilla.
Now add about 1/3 of the ground beef taco filling on the the first layer.
Then add 1/3 of the shredded cheese.
Continue until you are done with all the layers: another tortilla, more taco mixture, more cheese.
Bake at 350F degrees for about 15-20 minutes.
Until cheese is melted and edges are slightly golden brown.
Allow to cool for a couple of minutes.
Then slice and serve.
I like mine with some sour cream and diced tomatoes on top. 

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Seafood Squash Casserole

Mmmmmm FABULOUS!!!!!
Seafood Squash Casserole
Serves 6

Ingredients

2 lb summer squash and zucchini, sliced thin
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup plain non fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika
Pepper and garlic powder, to taste
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tbsp chives, chopped
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 cup (80z) lump crab meat (or add any seafood you like)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350. Put all the zucchini in a microwaveable bowl, add a tbsp or two of water, cover with plastic wrap and microwave until tender (about 5 minutes or so)

2. Melt 2 tbsp butter, yogurt, cheese, salt and paprika over low heat in a small saucepan; whisking until smooth. A tbsp at a time, whisk the cheese sauce into the eggs so that they become tempered and don’t cook upon contact.

3. Layer half the squash mixture, pepper and garlic powder and half the crab in a 9×13 casserole dish; repeat with remaining. Cover with cheese sauce.


4. Mix the topping ingredients (the chives, 2 tbsp melted butter, bread crumbs, and parmesan). Spread evenly over the squash. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Enjoy!!!


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Minute Microwave Lasagna in a Mug

Minute Microwave Lasagna in a Mug - Low Carb!!!

3 Tbsp pizza sauce (no-sugar added)
3 Tbsp cottage cheese or 2 Tbsp pesto
1/3 cup fresh spinach or greens 2 diced green olives
4 slices pepperoni
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Layer in pizza sauce. Top with pesto or cottage cheese. Add a layer of pizza/lasagna toppings. Add cheese. Press gently. Microwave on high (my microwave is 1000 watts) for one minute. Let cool slightly. Serve.
Makes 1 serving.

Make extras ahead and refrigerate the rest for another day.
Per serving/recipe: 178 Cals.; 4 g Carbs.; 1 g Fiber; 3 g Net Carbs. ; 22 g Protein; 14 g Fat


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