Matt's Poppyseed Chicken

6 halved chicken breasts, boiled until done and shredded
2 cans cream of chicken
1/2 c. butter, melted
12 oz sour cream
1/2 box townhouse crackers, crushed
1/2 c. butter, melted
poppy seeds

Preheat oven to 350. Mix chicken with cream of chicken ,1/2 c butter, and sour cream into casserole dish. Mix crackers with 1/2 c. butter and spread on top. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Back 30-40 minutes or until edges brown.

Chicken and Rice Casserole with a Latino Twist

My husband likes his casseroles. Barf.

2 c. cooked rice-- doesn't get mushy if it's been cooled. Great way to use leftover rice.
2 c. shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 c. cooked, chopped chicken
1 can evaporated milk
1/2 c. finely chopped red onion
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 c. finely chopped cilantro
2 T. butter
1 T. diced jalapenos (opt.)

Preheat 350

Lightly grease casserole dish. Combine rice, cheese, chicken, evaporated milk, onion, eggs, cilantro, butter, and jalapenos in casserole dish. Stir well. Bake 45-50 minutes until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole--Grandma Sorensen's

Matt's favorite casserole. I do not like it.

Cooked broccoli
Cooked chicken
2 cans cream of chicken
3/4 c. Mayo
1 T. Lemon juice
1/2 t. oregano
Shredded Sharp cheddar cheese
Buttered bread crumbs

Preheat 350
Mix cream of chicken, mayo, lemon juice and oregano together to make a sauce.
Layer chicken in a casserole dish, cover with broccoli, sprinkle with shredded cheese, pour sauce over the top. Sprinkle crumbs on top. Bake 30-40 minutes.

Chicken and Noodle Casserole

Matt loves his casseroles.

1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c. milk
1/4 t. ground black pepper
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1 c. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
2 c. cooked, cubed or shredded chicken
1 c. egg noodles, cooked and drained
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 400.
Stir soup, milk, pepper, Parmesan cheese, vegetables, chicken, and noodles in 9X13 or 1 1/2 qt casserole dish. Bake for 25 min. Stir. Top with Cheddar cheese.

Ham and Cheese Baked Frittata

6 T oil
6 c. shredded potatoes
1 1/2 t. salt, divided
1/2 t. pepper
1 lb ham or bacon cut up
12 eggs
6 T. milk
2 c. shredded cheese
1.2 t. Italian seasoning (optional)
1 1/2 c. salsa, heated (optional)

Cook potatoes in oil for 8 minutes or until brown. Add meat. Cook 2-3 minutes longer. Add salt and pepper. Blend eggs with milk, seasoning and salt. Put potatoes in 9 X 13 greased dish. Stir eggs in. Cook covered for 15 minutes. Add cheese. Bake 15 minutes until cheese melted and eggs set. Broil 2 minutes til brown. Top with salsa.

Funeral Potatoes

Preheat oven 350

Saute:
1 chopped green or white onion in 1/4 c. butter
Add:
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 t. salt
1 pint sour cream
2 + c. grated cheese
1/2 small bag boiled, peeled, sliced potatoes
mix
Place in 9X13 pan. Top with crushed Ritz crackers, corn flakes, or bread crumbs.
Bake 40 minutes

Doubled:
1 1/2 chopped onion
3 cans cream of chicken
2 t. salt
1 3/4 pint sour cream
5 + c. grated cheese
1 small bag boiled, peeled, sliced potatoes
Place in large jelly roll pan
Bake 45-50 minutes

Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole

McCormick Recipe

1/2 c. fine plain bread crumbs
1/4 c. plus 2 T. grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 T. melted butter
1/2 t. Italian seasoning, divided
1 pkg (16 oz) broccoli, thawed
1 pkg (16 oz) cauliflower, thawed
2 T. butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 T. flour
1 t. garlic salt
1/4 t. black pepper
1 1/4 c. milk
4 oz cubed cream cheese

Preheat oven to 350
Mix breadcrumbs, 2 T. of Parm cheese, 2 T. melted butter, and 1/2 t. of Italian seasoning in a bowl. Cut up any large broccoli or cauliflower florets into bite size pieces.
Melt 2 T. butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add onion, cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, remaining 1 t. Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper. Add milk, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese and remaining 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Add vegetables, toss gently to coat. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with bread crumb mixture.
Bake 40 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned.