Posts Tagged ‘casserole’

Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole
One potato, two potato, three potato EAT. We need to talk about something that occurred in America in Kansas in my neighborhood on my street in my house in my kitchen in my slow cooker but only a short time ago. I needed to run errands. Christmas errands. The kinds involving wrapping paper, pretty bows, scotch tape and a bottle of vodka. Oh you hear me. But see, I wanted potatoes when I got back. But not like blah baked potatoes. I wanted... Read More
Hot Stuff: Mexi-Rice Bake
Warm up yer bones with this Mexican twist on a comfort food favorite! Layers of rice, taco meat, and pure scrumptiousness come together all snappy like in this easy dish. Here's how it works. Autumn creeps up all colorful and fun like. Then one day you wake up and it's the bitter dregs of winter. You're cold to the marrow and not a thing can comfort you. Snuggies don't stand a chance. Running up the water bill and living in hot baths may be t... Read More
Triple Pasta Mash-Up
I did the mash. I did the pasta mash! Get it? Oooooookay. So. It's happened to us all at one time or another. Or everysingleday. We get home from work, late, sweaty, and have to get dinner on the table like two hours ago. The kids are screaming. The husband is drunk. (I'm just kidding?) And you're about to seriously rat-a-tat-tat on the nearest innocent dust particle that drifts by. UNTIL NOW. Duh duh duuuuuuuh. Was that dramatic enoug... Read More
Mini Sriracha Tater Tot Hot Dishes
Crank up the heat on an elementary school favorite: tater tot hot dish -- with Sriracha sauce! Somehow I graduated from elementary school without going through the tater tot casserole rite of passage.  I know.  I was such a picky eater that I steered clear of anything with the word “casserole.” But now that I’m an older and wiser adult, I love indulging occasionally in the world of tater tots – especially when they are spiced up.... Read More
Chicken Enchilada Cornbread Pie
A simple one-dish meal for cornbread and enchilada lovers alike! I’m pretty sure I could live on chicken enchiladas. I make them ALL. THE. TIME. And then when I’m not making enchiladas, I love making enchilada soup, stacked enchiladas, enchilada pizza…you name it! And now, I’m happy to introduce to you another dish that’s perhaps even easier – Chicken Enchilada Cornbread Pie. Yep. It combines all of the goodness of enchilada... Read More
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Cinco de Mayo is comin' up! Here's a quick Mexican casserole that'll nod to the holiday while feeding the whole fam. If we were to tell ya that a bag of baked tortilla chips can be totally transformed into one seriously amazing family-friendly meal, one that you’ll be thinking about days after eating it, would ya believe us?  Well, we hope so because that is exactly what we’re telling ya!  Baked tortilla chips + a few things... Read More
Make-Ahead Casseroles
Make-ahead casseroles mean quick and easy dinners! Having casseroles in the freezer for an impromptu dinner party or potluck can be a life-saver, but most casseroles can also be made a day ahead as well and taste even better than when cooked fresh. Most casseroles can be made in advance, but there are some tips to keep them fresh and tasty on the day you serve them. You should know a little about how to freeze foods and what types of food wor... Read More
Ginger Chicken ‘n Rice Casserole
You’re just 5 ingredients away from a super delish dish that’s perfect for a busy holiday eve. This super easy Sesame Ginger Chicken and Rice Casserole had 5 ingredients and is mixed up in 5 minutes or less! It comes out with a rich creaminess complemented by sweet, slightly tangy sesame ginger drizzle. The chicken is juicy and perfect with the rice that bakes into an almost-risotto-like consistency. All that, with just five ingredien... Read More
Retro Recipe Redo: Noodle Bake
A fam fave that has stood the test of time. It's hard to tamper with a classic -- but that doesn't mean I couldn't make it easier! My mom was so not a gourmet cook. She was more a practical cook, making dishes that were easy, quick and family-filling. Maybe most important, the recipe ingredients had to be "ordinary" -- you know -- stuff that was in the cupboard and fridge. Nothing fancy, expensive or hard to find. Nothing she couldn't pronounce.... Read More
Roasted Mini Pumpkin Casseroles
Pumpkins aren’t just for carving and adorning your doorstep anymore. Try this for an autumn family dinner or Thanksgiving! Although I usually use miniature pumpkins around my house as inexpensive fall décor, they also happened to be the perfect size to transform into individual serving dishes. I like to use them as serving bowls for a delicious and savory casserole. These Roasted Mini Pumpkin Bowl Casseroles can be served as a hearty appet... Read More