Casserole in the Cooker

• 1 pkg (16 oz) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained
• 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 jar (8 oz) processed cheese sauce
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup uncooked instant rice
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped

In a slow cooker, combine broccoli and ham. Combine the soup, cheese sauce, milk, rice, celery and onion; stir into the broccoli mixture. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or til rice is tender 4 servings

Pizza Pasta Casserole

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 jars (28 oz each) spaghetti sauce
• 1 pkg (16 oz) spiral pasta, cooked & drained
• 4 cups (16 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 oz sliced pepperoni

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion til meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary. stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. Transfer to two greased 13"x 9"x 2" baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top.

Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake the second casserole, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or til heated through.

To bake frozen casserole ~ Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. ake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or til heated through.  8-10 servings each

Minestrone Stew

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopper
• 1 can (19 oz) ready to serve minestrone soup
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed & drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes
• 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

In a skillet, cook beef and onion til meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary. Transfer to a slow cooker, add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or til heated through. 8 servings

Quick Tomato Mac 'N' Beef

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion (or plain), undrained
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• sliced green onions and sour cream to garnish, if desired

In a skillet over mdm heat, cook beef and onion til meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary. Season with salt and pepper, add tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or til macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese. Garnish with onions and sour cream, if desired. 4 servings

Beefy Barbecue Macaroni

• 3/4 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3.5 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• dash cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp butter/margarine
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• additional cheddar cheese, optional

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic til meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary. Add macaroni, barbecue sauce, pepper and cayenne, mix well. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter over mdm heat til butter is melted. Stir in cheese til melted. Pour over the macaroni mixture and mix gently. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. 4 svgs.

One Pot Dinner

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 mdm onion, chopper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt, optional
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 cups uncooked mdm egg noodles
• 1 can kidney beans (16 oz), rinsed and drained
• 1 can stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 beef bouillon cube

In a large saucepan or skillet, cook meat til no longer pink; drain if necessary. Add onion, celery and green pepper; cook for 5 min. or til veggies are crisp-tender. Add worcestershire sauce, salt if desired, basil and pepper. Stir in noodles, beans, tomatoes, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 min. or til noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. 5 servings

MACARONI TUNA CASSEROLE

 

• 1 pkg. (7 ¼ oz) macaroni & cheese
• 1 can (10 ¾ oz) condensed cream of celery soup,
• undiluted
• 1 can (6 oz) tuna, drained and flaked
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• Minced fresh parsley, optional

Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in soup, tuna and milk. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 min. or til cheese is melted. 4 svgs.

The kids will love and so will the adults.  Add a nice crisp salad and enjoy!

Meaty Mac 'n' Cheese

1 pkg (7 1/4 oz) macaroni and cheese*
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups salsa
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tbsp diced pimentos
Chopped tomato

Set aside cheese sauce mix from macaroni and cheese; cook macaroni according to package directions.  Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion til meat is no longer pink; drain.  Add the salsa, corn, olives and pimentos; heat through.  Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture with contents of cheese sauce mix.  Mix well; heat through.  Garnish with cheese and tomatoes.  4-6 svgs.  *The milk and butter listed on the macaroni and cheese package are not used in this recipe*

Sloppy Joe Under a Bun

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 can (15 1/2 oz) sloppy joe sauce
2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

In skillet, cook beef til no longer pink, drain.  Stir in sloppy joe sauce, mix well.  Transfer to a lightly greased 13"x9"x2" baking dish; sprinkle with cheese.  In a bowl, combine biscuit mix, eggs and milk just til blended.  Pour over cheese; sprinkle with sesame seeds.  Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 25 mins or til golden brown.  8 svgs.