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Meats and Main Dish Casseroles


Italian Meat Loaf

In large bowl, 

Combine:
1/2  c.  medium cracker crumbs  (about   11  crackers)
1  1/2  lb.  ground beef
1  (6  oz.)  can  (2/3  cup)   tomato paste
2   eggs
1/2  c.  finely chopped onion
1/4  c.  finely chopped green pepper
3/4   tsp.  salt
dash pepper

Mix well.  Pat half the mixture into bottom of   8x8x2 - inch baking pan. 

Combine:
1  (12  oz.)  carton  (1 1/2   cups)  small - curd cottage cheese
1  (3  oz.)  can chopped mushrooms, drained   (1/2  cup)
1  t.  snipped parsley
1/4  tsp.  dries oregano, crushed

Spread mixture evenly over meat in pan.  Top with remaining meat mixture.  Bake in moderate oven (350  degrees)  for one hour.  Let meat loaf stand  10  minutes before serving.  Makes  8   servings.  Makes  8  servings.

                                                                   Jennifer Gordon


Miracle Maid Meatloaf

2  lbs.  ground beef
2  whole eggs
1  c.  cracker crumbs
1  (8  oz.)  can tomato sauce or the best is one can of tomatoes broken up.
1  whole onion, chopped
1/2  tsp.  salt
1/4  tsp.  pepper
1/4  c.  butter

Combine all ingredients except butter; mix well then add the butter.  Place in a loaf pan or mold.  Cook at  350   degrees for about  30  minutes.

                                                                      Faye Cook


Ginger Steak Stir - Fry

1/3  c.  teriyaki sauce
1/4  c.  water
1 1/2  lbs. round steak, cut into strips
1/2  c.  sliced onion
16  oz.  frozen broccoli and cauliflower
1/2  tsp.  ginger
1/3  c.  sherry cooking wine
1  t.  cornstarch
1  t.  water
Hot cooked rice

Combine teriyaki sauce and water with steak; marinate overnight.
Drain off and stir - fry  (brown)  steak and onion.  Stir in vegetables, ginger and cooking wine.  Cover and simmer   4 - 5  minutes until vegetables are crisp.  In small bowl, thicken cornstarch with water and add to meat mixture.  Serve over rice.

                                                                       Laura Phillips


Swiss Steak

1  lb.  round steak  (tenderized)
1  large onion
1  large can tomato sauce  (15 oz.)
* 15  oz.  water
salt and pepper
cooking oil

Remove fat from steak and cut into serving pieces.   Salt and pepper steak and coat in flour.  Put oil in large skillet and when hot add steak and brown on both side.  When browned remove from skillet and place on plate. Sauté sliced onion in oil left in skillet.  Remove onion and place on plate with steak.  Remove any oil left in skillet and put steak and onions back into skillet.  Pour tomato sauce over steak and then pour tomato sauce can filled with water over.  (Only add amount needed; you don't want it to thin.)  Bring to a good boil. reduce heat and simmer about  45  minutes or an hour until tender and sauce has thickened.

                                                                      Angela Lowery


My Mom's Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs

Meatballs:

2  lbs.  ground beef
2  eggs
2  medium potatoes, grated
1  or  2  green peppers, chopped   (save  1/2  for the sauce)
1  onion, chopped   (save some for sauce)
1 1/2  tsp.  parsley flakes
1  tsp.  oregano
1/2  tsp.  thyme
1/2  tsp.  black pepper
1  tsp.  salt
3  celery stalks, chopped very fine
3  or  4  dashes of Worcestershire sauce
1/3  c.  flour

Sauce:

1  qt.  whole tomatoes, chopped in a blender
1  (8  oz.)  can tomato sauce
1/2  tsp.  of all the seasonings used in meatballs
1/4  c.  flour to thicken
chopped onion and peppers  (reserves from meatball ingredients)

In a Dutch oven mix the tomatoes, sauce and seasonings.  Thicken the sauce with the flour.  Bring to a boil and reduce the sauce to simmer.
Mix all the ingredients together for the meatballs.  Shape into balls.  Fry in a small amount of oil in a skillet.   Drain.  Place all the meatballs in the sauce.  Simmer in the Dutch oven for  30  minutes.  Serve over cooked spaghetti.

                                                                       Shirley McGee


Lasagna

Prego spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
1  lb.  ground chuck
lasagna noodles  (cook  6 - 8   noodles)
cottage cheese  (small crud)
mozzarella cheese slices

Brown ground chuck in skillet.  Add Prego sauce and simmer on low heat.  Cook the noodles and put in bottom of greased casserole dish.  Add half of meat mixture;  then a layer of cottage cheese and a layer of mozzarella slices.  Repeat all four layers.  Cook at  350   degrees for  45  minutes.  Cover dish with foil before baking.

                                                                     Kathy Yearwood


Easy Lasagna

1  lb.  ground beef
32  oz.  spaghetti sauce
1 1/2  c.  water
2  c.  cottage cheese
1  tsp.  salt
1/4  tsp.  pepper
3  c.  mozzarella cheese
1/2  c.  parmesan cheese
2  eggs
1/4  c. chopped parsley
8  oz.  uncooked lasagna

Brown beef in large saucepan.  Add sauce and water; simmer  10  minutes.  Combine remaining ingredients except lasagna for filling.  Pour  1  cup sauce on bottom of  9x13x2 pan.  Layer   3  pieces of uncooked lasagna over sauce, cover with  1 1/2  cups of sauce.  Repeat,  Top with lasagna and remaining sauce.  Cover with foil and bake at  350  degrees for one hour.

                                                                      Donna Thomas


Hamburger Quickie

1  pkg.  noodles
1  c.  sour cream
4  oz.  can mushrooms  (chopped0
1  small jar pimentos
1  lb.  ground chuck
1  c.  chopped onion
pinch of salt and pepper
3  c.  water

Brown meat and onion in skillet and drain.   Add salt and pepper, mushrooms, pimentos, water and noodles.  Cook until noodles are tender.  Simmer on low heat.  Add sour cream and continue to simmer.

                                                                       Kathy Yearwood


Faye's Lazy Man's Cabbage Roll

1  can tomato sauce
1  lb. ground beef
1/2  c.  diced onion
1  head cabbage  (shredded)
1/2  c.  tomato juice
1/4  tsp.  Worcestershire sauce
1/4  tsp.  A - 1  sauce

Brown ground beef and onion in butter; salt and pepper to taste.  Layer  1/2  cabbage in corning dish.  Put ground beef mixture on top, then put remainder of cabbage on the ground beef.  Pour tomato sauce and juice on top along with the steak sauces.  Bake for  1  hour at   350  degrees with cover on dish.

                                                                       Faye Cook


Mexican Casserole

1 1/2  lbs.  ground beef
1 small chopped onion
1/4  c.  chopped green pepper
1  can cream of mushroom soup
1  small can Pet milk
1  can Rotel tomatoes and chiles
soft tortillas  (not chips)
1  c.  grated cheese

Preheat oven to  350  degrees.  Brown ground beef, onion and green pepper.  Add cream of mushroom soup and Rorel tomatoes.   Simmer about  1  hour.  Line baking dish with soft tortillas.   Add layer of meat, layer of tortillas and layer of meat.  Top with  1   cup grated cheese.  Bake  20  minutes.  Freezes well.

                                                                       Bettie Williams


South Of The Border

Brown:

1 1/2  to  2  lbs. ground beef
Drain fat and add:
small to medium sized onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1  can hominey
1  can chili  (no beans)
1  can cream of chicken soup
3  tsp.  Worcestershire sauce  (or  to taste)

Mix together with meat and bake at  350  degrees   30 - 40  minutes.  Put American cheese slices on top when done.   Serve with corn chips.

                                                                     Inez Giles  &  Frances Swing


Chilie Con Carne

1  lb.  ground beef
1  c.  chopped onion
3/4  c.  chopped green pepper
1  (1 lb.)  can  (2  cups)   tomatoes - broken up
1  (1  lb.)  can  (2  cups)   dark red kidney beans, drained
1  (8  oz.)  can tomato sauce
1  tsp.  salt
1  to  2  tsp.  chili powder
1  bay leaf

In heavy skillet, cook meat, onion and green pepper til meat is lightly browned and vegetables are tender.  Stir in the remaining ingredients.  Cover and simmer for  1  hour.  Remove bay leaf.   Makes  4  servings.

                                                                       Angela Lowery


Stuffed Green Peppers

1 1/2  lbs.  ground beef
1  small onion
1  pkg.  Old El Paso enchilada sauce mix
green pepper  (medium size)
1  cup cooked rice

Creamy Cheese Sauce  (use basic white sauce recipe and add cheese)
Brown ground beef and onion in skillet.  Add enchilada sauce mix and let simmer about  5  minutes.  Add cooked rice, if desired; fill green peppers and arrange in deep casserole.  Pour creamy cheese sauce over top.

Basic White Sauce:
1 1/2  t.  margarine
1  t.  cornstarch
2  c.  milk
salt and pepper

Melt butter; blend in cornstarch; salt and pepper.   Gradually add milk.  Heat to boiling over direct heat and boil until it thickens.  Add grated cheddar cheese as desired.

                                                                     Jane Tittsworth


Peppy Stuffed Peppers

2 cups cooked rice
1  lb.  ground beef
1  small onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1  (15  oz.)  can tomato sauce
4  large bell peppers

While rice is cooking, wash, cut in half and remove seeds from peppers.  Place in large casserole dish or two medium casserole dishes.   When rice is done mix it together with ground beef  (do not brown) ,   onion, salt, pepper and  1/4  can of tomato sauce. Mix well and spoon into peppers; making sure all are covered well.  Bake covered at  350   degrees for  1  hour and  20  minutes.  Baste occasionally during cooking.

                                                                       Cindy Edwards


Hungarian Goulash

6 potatoes (peeled and cubed)
1/2 lb. carrots (cleaned and sliced)
1 (2 lb.) beef roast. cut into 2- inch cubes
1 whole onion, peeled
1/2 tsp. paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. garlic
water
1 T. butter

Melt butter in large Dutch Oven. Brown beef cubes on all sides, then sprinkle with paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Add enough to cover plus 2 cups. Place in whole , peeled onion. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Add carrots, potatoes, and remove onion. Let this simmer another 30 minutes.  Serve with buttered bread. Serves 8.

                                                            Valerie Toth


Sunday Dinner Chicken

1/2 c. rice
1 cut-up fryer
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 c. water

Sprinkle rice in long, greased casserole. Place chicken on top of rice. Do not add salt.. Sprinkle onion soup mix over the chicken: add water and can of soup.. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 250 degrees for 2 1/2 hours, or if you want it quick, bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour.

                                                            Margaret McGee


Fried Chicken

3 lb. cut-up frying chicken
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 egg yolk
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 T. flour
1/2 tsp. soda

Mix egg yolk, milk, 1/2 tsp. salt, soda and flour. Put 2 c. flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, paprika and pepper in large paper grocery bag.. Dip pieces of chicken in milk mixture and drop in bag with flour mixture and shake bag until chicken is coated with flour. Cook in electric skillet with Crisco Oil heated to 350 degrees, Turn once until golden brown. Duggin’s favorite

                                                            Johnnie Duggin


Buttermilk Fried Chicken

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 T. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking powder
3 lbs. chicken breasts and legs
vegetable oil

Combine first 4 ingredients in a plastic or paper bag: shake to mix, and set aside.. Combine buttermilk and baking powder in a bowl; mix well.
Dip 2 pieces of chicken in buttermilk mixture; place chicken in bag and shake to coat. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken. Place chicken in a shallow pan; cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 325 degrees, add chicken and fry 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain chicken on paper towels. Yield: 8 Servings.

                                                           Millie Holder


Stir-Fry Chicken

3 whole chicken breasts ( cut into small pieces)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3 T. peanut oil
2 T. soy sauce
3 T. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 green peppers ( cut into small pieces )
1 small onion ( chopped )br> 1/8 tsp. ginger (ground)
3/4 c. chicken bullion (2 cubes)
1 small can mushrooms

Combine chicken , garlic powder, 1 T. oil, 1 T. soy sauce, 1 T. cornstarch, salt and pepper. Mix well and let stand. Pour remaining oil around top of wok.
Allow to heat. Add green peppers and stir-fry 4 minutes. Add onions and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add mushrooms. Remove these vegetables from wok and combine remaining soy sauce and cornstarch; stir in ginger and chicken bullion and set aside. Add chicken and stir-fry until done. Add back all other ingredients and stir-fry until thick and bubbly. serve over rice

                                                           Laura Smith


No Peek Chicken

1 chicken cut up (or 4 chicken breasts)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2- 2 c. rice

Spray Pam on 3 qt. casserole dish. Put chicken in bottom. Mix soup, water, onion soup mix and rice. Pour over chicken .Cover lightly with foil. leave corner open. Cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours at 350 degrees

                                                            Pat Stovall


No Peek Chicken

6 chicken breasts
2 c. Minute rice , uncooked
1 pkg. Lipton dry onion soup mix
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. water

Mix soups and rice; set aside. Grease casserole. Place chicken in it. Pour soup mixture over chicken. Cover tightly with foil. Bake in 325 degree oven for 2 hours. Do not peek! Serves 4 or 5.

                                                            Bobbie Bell


Poppy Seed Chicken

6 chicken breasts
1 1/2 c. broth
2 cans cream of chicken soup
8 oz. sour cream
Boil chicken and debone- save broth. Add chicken to remaining ingredients and place in a casserole dish.

Topping
2 sticks margarine, melted
1 T. Poppy Seeds
2 1/2 tubes Ritz crackers
2 T. minced onion
Crush Ritz crackers and add all the other ingredients; mix well.
Spread evenly over casserole and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees

                                                            Tammy Rickard


Baked Chicken Breasts

6 chicken breasts, halved
1/2 tsp. pepper
12 bacon slices
1 pkg. dried beef (or 2 jars)
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 c. sour cream
3 oz. cream cheese
4 c. hot rice.

Add pepper to chicken breasts. wrap slice of bacon around each halved chicken breast. Place layer of dried beef (not corned beef) in bottom of baking dish.. Arrange bacon wrapped chicken on beef slices.. cover with mixture of soup, sour cream and cream cheese. Cover pan tightly with  foil; place in 325 degree oven for 2 hours. When tender, remove foil and let brown slightly. Serve on bed of hot rice. (suitable for freezing)

                                                            Bettie Williams


Chicken That Makes It’s Own Gravy

Batter a fryer or chicken breasts as to fry. Melt a stick of butter in a baking dish. Place chicken in dish. Bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn and bake 15-20 minutes on other side. Remove from oven;  reduce temperature to 325 degrees.

combine:
1 can mushroom soup
1 can milk
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
Pour over chicken. cover; return to oven, bake for one hour

                                                            Lois Canter


Chicken That Makes It’s Own Gravy

3 lbs. cut up fryer (or 4-6 chicken breasts)
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. melted margarine
1 c. evaporated milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. mild cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Coat chicken in flour. Arrange in single layer in melted butter in 9x13x2 baking dish. Bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn chicken over and bake 15-20 minutes longer. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Combine milk, soup, cheese, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with paprika. cover with foil.. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

                                                             Belinda Graves


Aunt Sarah Lee’s Chicken Cordon Bleau

4 boneless chicken breasts
4 medium slices Virginia Baked Ham (Kroger Deli)
1 c. bread crumbs
2 slices Swiss cheese
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1 stick margarine

Take chicken breasts and wrap each in Swiss cheese and ham.. Secure with a toothpick if necessary. Roll in butter. Mix Bread crumbs and spices. Roll chicken in bread crumbs to cover. Place in baking dish. cover and refrigerate for one hour. Bake for 1 hour at 400 degrees.

Cheese Sauce
1 pkg. Kroger cheese sauce mix
1 c. milk
Follow directions on package. Pour over chicken before serving.

                                                            Joan Thomas


Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Sauce:
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. chicken broth
1/3 c. flour
2 c. milk

Melt margarine.. Add flour; stir. Combine broth and milk. Add to mixture. Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until sauce thickens. Cook one large fryer or 4 large chicken breasts till done to obtain 4 c.
chopped chicken. Add to the chicken:
salt and pepper
1 c. frozen peas (or 1 small can peas)
1 small jar pimento
1 c. fresh cooked carrots

Toss the chicken mixture with the sauce and place in a 9x13 baking dish. Cover with biscuits. Bake at 375-400 degrees about 20 minutes or until biscuits are done and brown. Serve hot. NOTE: I make Bisquick biscuits using half and half instead of milk. I also make very tiny biscuits using a medicine bottle.
The sauce is very easily made when using the microwave

                                                            Shirley McGee


Chicken With Rice

1 c. brown rice
2 1/2 c. water
6 chicken breasts, skinned
1 can golden mushroom soup
1/2 c. chopped celery

In a 9x13x2 baking dish spread rice and add water. Place chicken on top of rice. Add chopped celery.  Pour undiluted soup over all the chicken breasts..  Cover Bake at 325 degrees about 2 hours. Easy! Cooks by itself in the oven.

                                                            Shirley McGee


Chicken And Rice Casserole

Cook 2 c. water and 1 c. rice.

Add:
1 can cream of celery soup
3/4 c. milk
2 1/2 c. chopped cooked chicken
1 can green peas
1 c. grated American Cheese

Mix well. sprinkle with salt.. bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

                                                            Linda Nichols


Chicken-Broccoli-Rice Casserole

1 1/2 c. cooked diced chicken
1 c. cooked rice
1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
3/4 stick margarine
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. grated cheese

Cook broccoli according to package directions.   Cook rice according to package. melt margarine.
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Pour into greased casserole dish. Bake in 350 degree oven for  40 minutes.

                                                            Millie Holder


Easy Chicken Divan

1 pkg. frozen broccoli, cooked
2 whole chicken breast cooked
1/2 c. shredded sharp cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. lemon juice
cracker crumbs

Place cooked broccoli in shallow baking dish. Top with sliced chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. combine soup, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Pour oven chicken. sprinkle cracker crumbs on top with additional grated cheese, if desired. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.

                                                            Bettie Williams


Chicken Tetrazzini

8 oz. spaghetti, cooked
2 T. chopped onion
3 T. butter
1 T. flour
1 c. chicken broth
1 c. milk
1 can mushroom soup
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
3 T. chopped pimento
2 T. parsley
3 c. diced cooked chicken
1/2 c. slivered almonds
1 c. buttered cracker crumbs

Sauté  onion in butter;  blend in flour  Add broth gradually, stirring untilthickened.  Add next 4 ingredients and heat until cheese melts. Combine with spaghetti and remaining ingredients except crumbs. bake in large baking dish (buttered) and cover with cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for  45-50 minutes.

                                                            Laura Phillips


Chicken Casserole

1 pkg. Stove Top Stuffing (cornbread)
1 stick margarine
1 c. chicken broth

Melt margarine in broth and add stuffing mix.  Put 1/2 stuffing mixture in large baking dish. then add:
2 1/2 c. diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. salad dressing
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. celery
2 eggs (beaten)

Mix together well. Add remaining half of cornbread mixture and bake 35 minutes at 325 degrees.  Add 1 c. grated cheese and cook 10 minutes more. Cut into squares and serve.

                                                            Jane Corley


Chicken-Cornbread Casserole

4 c. crumbled cornbread
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 1/2 c. chicken broth

Combine cornbread, green pepper, onion and celery. (I put this in cornbread when I cook it) Place 1/2 of mixture in 2 qt. baking dish. Spread chicken over cornbread layer.
Combine soup and chicken broth; pour over chicken. Place remaining cornbread mixture over chicken. Press mixture down. set aside 20 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Yield: 8-10 servings. ( I add pimento and water chestnuts to the soup mixture)

                                                            Bettie Williams


Chicken Casserole

4 c. diced cooked chicken or turkey
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 c. almonds slivered

Combine above ingredients in a bowl.
Add:
1 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 T. lemon juice
Mix well. Add:
2 c. cracker crumbs (saltines)
4 chopped boiled eggs

Place in buttered casserole. cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
Bake covered 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until mixture begins to bubble real good.. Top with 1 c. crushed potato chips and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

                                                            Bobbie Bell


Chicken Casserole

2 sleeves Ritz crackers crushed
1 stick oleo melted
6 chicken breasts cooked in salted water and then chopped

Make sauce with:
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. chicken broth

Stir cracker crumbs and oleo together. Use half of the mixture on the bottom of a   9x13 Pyrex dish. Layer chopped chicken. Next spread sauce over chicken and top with remaining crumbs.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes 8 servings .

                                                            Donna Parks


Mrs. McGee’s Tenderloin And Potatoes

7 or 8 pieces pork tenderloin, tenderized
5 or 6 potatoes, sliced
1 can cream of chicken soup undiluted
salt and pepper

Dredge tenderloin pieces in flour and then brown on both sides in a skillet of oil. Drain. Butter a 9x9 baking dish. Layer sliced potatoes, salt, pepper, tenderloin pieces and the chicken soup.  Pour about  1/2  can water over all.  Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour to  1 1/4 hours at 350 degrees

                                                            Shirley McGee


Saucy Pork And Apples

2 T. salad oil
2 medium red cooking apples - cored and cut into thick slices
4 pork rib, loin or sirloin chops - each cut 1/2 inch thick
2 green onions diced
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. apple juice
1 T. cornstarch
1/4 c. heavy or whipping cream

In 12 -inch skillet over medium heat in hot oil cook apples until tender, about 5 minutes. With pancake turner, turn apple slices once. Remove apples to warm platter; keep warm. In oil in skillet, over medium - high heat, cook pork chops until browned, about 10 minutes. Add green onions, salt, pepper, and 1 1/4 c. apple juice; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until meat is fork tender.
In small bowl, blend cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup apple juice until smooth. Gradually stir into liquid in skillet. Add heavy cream; cook stirring constantly. until mixture is slightly thickened. Arrange pork chops and apples on warm platter.

                                                            Sylvia Nelson


Megas

1 lb. mild sausage, crumbled, cooked and drained
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
2 small potatoes, peeled and diced

Place all ingredients in skillet and cook until potatoes are soft.. Spoon mixture into warmed flour tortillas and roll up. Serve with chopped lettuce, tomatoes and grated cheese.

 


Pork Chop Casserole

4 to 6 pork chops
3 large potatoes
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 can vegetable soup
1 can cold water
salt
pepper
1 T. Worcestershire sauce

Sprinkle chops with salt, pepper and flour. Brown on both sides in skillet in shortening. arrange potatoes on onion in layers in a greased baking dish, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper. Place browned chops on top. Pour in soup, water and Worcestershire sauce. Bake, covered, at 375 degrees for about 50 minutes.

                                                            Gertrude Baker


Pork Chop Casserole

4 or 5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
4 center cut pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet

Spray large glass baking dish with vegetable spray. Layer potatoes onions then pork chops; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix soup, water and Kitchen Bouquet together. Pour over pork chops.. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until pork chops are fork tender. Serves 3-4

                                                             Bobbie Gibbs


Pork Chops Creole

4 pork loin or rib chops, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 thin onion slices
4 green pepper rings
4 T. uncooked instant rice
1 can (8 oz.) stewed tomatoes

In 10-inch skillet, brown shops over medium heat.. Sprinkle salt and pepper on chops. Top each with 1 onion slice, 1 green pepper ring , 1 T. rice and 1/4 cup tomatoes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until done, about 45 minutes. (Add a small amount of water if necessary) 2 servings

                                                            Valerie Toth


Sausage Quiche

1 pie crust unbaked
1/2 lb. pork sausage
1/2 c. onion
1 1/2 c. (16 oz.) sharp cheddar cheese
2 T. flour
2 tsp. parsley flakes
2 eggs, beaten
1 small can Pet Milk (5.33 oz)

Fully cook sausage; drain. Mix sausage, onion, cheese, flour and parsley.
Mix well. Spread in unbaked pie crust.. Beat together milk and eggs. Slowly pour over sausage mixture. Bake on pre-heated cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes. (I add bell pepper and sliced mushrooms sometimes)

                                                             Bettie Williams


Ham Pie (Casserole)

3 c. diced ham (cooked)
4 or 5 potatoes, boiled and sliced
1 c. cheddar cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 small can small green peas
onion (optional)

Alternate ham, potatoes, soup and peas. Top with cheese.
Bake in casserole dish at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.

                                               Mary Louise Woodard  (Glen’s mother)


Ham Casserole

3 c. chopped ham
2 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 small can green peas, drained
1 small can pimentos, drained
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 small pkg. noodles (5 oz.)
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 can hot water

Cook noodles as directed on pkg. Drain. Brown onions and ham in 1 stick melted butter. Melt cheese with can of very hot water. Mix all ingredients. Pour into large casserole dish; top with a little extra cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

                                                            Gertrude Baker


Ham And Broccoli Strata

8 slices white bread 1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
1/2 c. finely chopped ham
2 T. finely chopped onion
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1 (8 oz.) jar Cheese Whiz

Place four slices bread on bottom of 8- inch square baking dish, top with broccoli, meat, onion and remaining bread. Gradually add combined eggs, milk can Cheese Whiz, mixing until well blended. Pour egg mixture over bread.. Cover, refrigerate one hour or overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

                                                            Lois Canter


Deer Stew

Water
1 lb. deer stew meat
1 stick margarine
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper
1 medium size onion
5 medium size potatoes
4 carrots
1 T. soy sauce

Before preparation: soak meat for approximately 8 hours in salt water solution (1 T. salt per 1 qt. water) Rinse after soaking.
Melt margarine in large skillet. Add 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper, soy sauce, 1/2 onion and meat. Let simmer for 15 minutes; stir occasionally; drain. Into a crock pot half filled with water, add potatoes, carrots, 1/2 onion, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper and meat. Cook on medium temperature until potatoes and carrots are tender; stir occasionally.

                                                            Keith Smith


Breakfast Pizza

1 lb. sausage
8 crescent dinner rolls
1 c. frozen loose packed hash brown potatoes (thawed)
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
4 eggs
1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 T. Parmesan cheese

In skillet cook sausage until brown (drain off grease). Separate rolls into 8 triangles and place on ungreased 12- inch pizza pan with points to center and press over bottom and up the sides. Spoon sausage over crust. Sprinkle potatoes and top with cheese. In bowl beat eggs with salt and pepper. Pour over sausage mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

                                             Glenda Peek & Connie Landers


Josh’s Pepperoni Pizza

Press 1 can of Pillsbury pizza crust into a large greased pizza pan

Then add in layers:
1 small can tomato paste
1 pkg. pepperonies
1 large pkg. (3 c.) shredded mozzarella cheese

Bake at 350 degrees until brown.

                                                            Connie Landers


Pizza Turnover

1/3 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. tomato sauce
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 c. Bisquick baking mix
1/2 c. hot water
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese ( about 4 oz. )
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1 pkg. ( 3 1/2 oz ) sliced pepperoni
vegetable oil

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix green peppers, onion, tomato sauce, oregano, basil and garlic; reserve. Mix baking mix and hot water until soft dough forms; beat vigorously for 30 seconds. Roll dough, or pat dough (with hand floured with baking mix) into 13- inch circle or ungreased cookie sheet. Top half of the circle with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce mixture parmesan cheese and pepperoni to within one inch of edge. Fold dough over filling. Press edges together; roll 1/2 inch of pressed edge up and over; pinch to seal.( if edge of dough is dry, moisten with water,) Brush lightly with oil. Bake until brown, 15 to 20 minutes. cool 5 minutes; cut into wedges.

                                                            Deborah McKinney


Shrimp Tetrazzini

2 c. shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined
1 2/3 c. thin spaghetti broken into 2 1/2 inch pieces
3 c. milk 1/2 lb. sharp cheese
2 tsp. salt 6 oz. can mushrooms
1/2 c. flour 3 T. melted butter
1/8 tsp. pepper 1 1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. sherry

Cook spaghetti until tender. Pour milk in top of double boiler and sprinkle flour, salt and pepper over surface. Beat until blended. Add grated cheese and cook over hot water, stirring until mixture thickens and cheese melts. Remove from heat, add mushrooms and sherry. Place 1 layer of spaghetti, then shrimp, then sauce in casserole dish.. Coat bread crumbs with butter and sprinkle over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.   Serves 10.

                                                            Joan Thomas


Jambalaya

2 c. rice
1 dz. oysters
1 c. tomato sauce (seasoned)
1 lb. shrimp
1 large onion
2 T. oil or shortening
salt and pepper

Peel shrimp and scald.. Scald oysters. Place oil in large pot; let it become hot. Fry shrimp and oysters in oil. Add onions and sauté until yellow. Add tomato sauce, cook slowly. Wash rice and cook slowly. Add salt and pepper and water. Cook 1/2 hour, covered. Serves 8.

                                                            Joan Thomas


Shrimp Creole

1/3 c. fat
1/4 c. flour
2 c. finely chopped onion
1 c. finely chopped green pepper
2 ( 8 oz. ) cans tomato sauce
2 lbs. cleaned shrimp
1 1/2 T. chopped greed onion tops
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 T. parsley
hot cooked rice

Make golden brown roux of fat and flour by cooking slowly about 20 minutes.. Add onion and green pepper. Cook slowly until clear. Add tomato sauce and cook, covered, over low heat 20 minutes. Add shrimp, salt and pepper. If mixture becomes dry add 1/4 to 1/2 c. water.. cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until shrimp turns pink. When ready to serve, stir in parsley and green onion tops. Serve on rice. Serves 8.

                                                            Joan Thomas


Deviled Crab Casserole

Combine:
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. bread crumbs
Stir in:
2 c. crab meat (2- 7oz. cans)
5 hard boiled egg whites

Blend together and add to above:
1 tsp. salt
1/3 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 c. melted butter
1/8 tsp. cayenne
5 hard boiled egg yolks, chopped

Place in buttered dish, cover with bread crumbs. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 6.

                                                            Joan Thomas


New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

1 pkg. dried red kidney beans
1 c. chopped ham bits
rice
smoked link sausage
2 to 3 hot peppers
chopped onion and celery (optional)

Cook red beans with ( salt to taste ). pepper, ham pieces, onion and celery. Cook rice. Cut sausage into serving pieces and brown on each side. Serve beans over rice with sausage links. Add salad and French bread for a delicious meal.

                                                            Joan Thomas


Mushroom - Noodle Dish

1 can mushroom soup
1 can beef broth
1 lb. ground beef
1 large pkg. cream cheese
1 small can sliced mushrooms
1 small box curled macaroni

Brown ground beef. Boil macaroni. Mix together. Melt cheese; add soup, salt, pepper, onion salt and garlic salt. Mix together with meat and macaroni.

                                                            Nancy Estes


Noodle Western Style

1 pkg. medium egg noodles, cooked
1/2 to 1 lb. ground beef
2 T.  Bacon grease
salt and pepper
large onion chopped
1 c. tomatoes
1 c. tomato sauce
2 T. flour
1/2  bell pepper

Sauté pepper and onion in bacon grease. Brown meat, stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, flour, salt and pepper. Add cooked drained noodles; simmer 15 minutes. Serves 6

                                                            Bettie Williams


Humpty Dumpty Eggs

3 to 4 tsp. butter
1 slice white bread
whipped margarine
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter in small skillet. Cut out center of bread with biscuit cutter; spread outside edges with soft margarine and place in pan. Break egg in center of bread and fry. turning for desired firmness.

                                                            Colleen Embry


Beef Stroganoff

Stew meat or 1 round steak, cut up
1 crushed garlic clove
1/2 c. celery
13 oz. mushrooms and broth
1 c. sour cream
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
3 T. fat or oil
1 c. chopped onion
2 T. flour
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
salt and pepper

Brown meat in fat, add celery, onion, salt and pepper. Fry lightly and mix in flour. Add all other ingredients. Pour into large 9x12 dish. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees. Serve over rice or noodles.

                      Janet Baker