Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice

1 can black beans

1 (16oz) jar salsa

1 (15 1/2 oz.) can corn

1 1/2 c. tomato juice or 1 (11.5 oz.) can V-8 juice

1/4 t. cumin

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. oregano

1 c. uncooked rice

1/4 c. water

1 c. grated cheese

Drain and rinse black beans.  Combine all ingredients except the cheese.  Pour into 8 x 8 baking dish.  Top with grated cheese.  Cover and bake at 375 degrees for about an hour.  Make sure rice is tender before removing from oven.  This can be eaten as is or served in a warm tortilla and garnished with sour cream, guacamole, and shredded lettuce. 

 

O Boy Supper

1 lb. Ground Turkey or Hamburger
1 Onion, chopped, or 1/4 dried onions
1 C. chopped Celery or 1/4 C. dried Celery
1 1/4 c. cooked Rice or a little more
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Can Cream Chicken Soup
1 Can of Chicken Bouillon
2 T. Soy Sauce
Chinese Noodles
Slivered, Toasted Almonds

Brown meat with just a little salt and pepper.  Add onions and celery until browned.  Add rice and soups.  Add soy sauce and mix thoroughly.  Add 1 can of chicken stock.  Put in casserole dish, top with noodles and almonds.  Heat in 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes.or until it bubbles.  Optional:  Add 1 cup grated cheese just before it is done!

Funeral Potatoes

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  35 mins

Total time:  40 mins

 

Ingredients

• 1 pkg Frozen Shredded Hashbrowns {typical pkg size: 1 lb. 14 oz.}
• 16 oz. Sour Cream
• 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
• 1 8oz. Package Shredded Cheddar Cheese {I use sharp cheddar}
• ¼ cup Milk
• ½ Chopped White Onion
• 1 stick of Butter
• ⅛ tsp. Salt
• ⅛ tsp. Pepper
• ⅛ tsp. Garlic Salt
• 1 - 2 Cups Seasoned Croutons, crushed

Instructions

1. Thaw hash browns slightly so they mix well.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Combine hash browns, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, cheese, milk, onion, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and ½ stick of melted butter, then stir well.
4. Pour into greased 9x13 Casserole Dish, and set aside.
5. Crush croutons {easy tip: place in a ziploc bag and mash down with a rolling pin}
6. Spread crushed croutons evenly over the top of the casserole.
7. Drizzle the top with other ½ stick of melted butter.
8. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes, or until hot. ENJOY!

Quinoa Black Bean Casserole

2 c quinoa, rinsed 4 c water 1 lb butternut squash, chopped into 1 inch cubes 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 T cumin 1 1/2 c or one can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 c corn, drained or thawed 1 t salt 2 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 1/2 c salsa 2 eggs Bring quinoa and water to a boil. Simmer, covered, 15 mins. Toss squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 10-15 mins at 400 degrees. Sautee onion and garlic until they begin to brown. Add cumin and continue cooking another minute or so. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, squash, onion mixture, salt, beans, corn, and 1 c cheese. Whisk eggs into salsa and fold in. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 pan and top with remaining cheese. Bake, covered, about 45 mins at 350. Remove foil at the end of baking to allow the cheese to melt.   Like Comment

Tuna Cashew Casserole

1 3-oz. can chow mien noodles
1 10 1/2 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 6 1/2 to 7 oz. can tuna
1/4 lb. cashew nuts
1 c. finely diced celery
1/2 c. minced onion
Dash each of salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Set aside 1/2 c. of the noodles and part of the cashews.  In 1 1/2 qt. casserole, mix rest of noodles with undiluted soup, 1/4 c. water, tuna, nuts, celery, onion, pepper and salt.  Top with reserved noodles and nuts.  Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.  Serves 4-6.

Pasta Pizza Casserole

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 jars (28 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
• 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked and drained
• 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 8 ounces sliced pepperoni

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta.
• Transfer to two greased 13-in. x 9-in. 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° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
• To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 casseroles (8-10 servings each).  Taste of Home
• http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Pizza-Pasta-Casserole