Birds Creamy Egg Noodle And Beef Casserole Lite Bleu Food

BIRD'S CREAMY EGG NOODLE AND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet sauté ground beef with Italian seasoning. Drain, add the chopped tomatoes and set aside.
• Begin cooking the egg noodles. While egg noodles are cooking, place in a large bowl the butter, salt, pepper, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream. Set aside.
• As soon as the noodles are cooked, drain in colander, shake water out, and immediately pour into the bowl with cheese mixture. Mix to coat noodles and melt cheese.
• Grease or spray a 9x13 deep dish lasagne pan. place half of noodle mixture into pan. Place 2/3 of the beef mixture on top. Sprinkle half the cheddar on top.
• Add remaining noodle mixture. Finally, add remaining beef mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake in 350°F oven for 45 minutes.

ITALIAN CREAMY NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles to desired tenderness; drain in colander.
• Place butter or margarine in sauce pan used to cook noodles; add noodles and toss to coat.
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Serve immediately.

NIMZ'S CREAMY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI (LITE-BLEU)

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute' onion, peppers and garlic until tender.
• Add chicken, mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered, for 10-15 minutes.
• Place 1/2 of the spaghetti in a medium sized casserole dish. Top with half the meat sauce mixture. Sprinkle with Mexican blend cheese.
• Repeat layer of spaghetti and meat sauce. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese then the Parmesan cheese.
• Mix together the soup and milk. Pour evenly over casserole. Sprinkle with paprika to garnish.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until heated through and slightly browned on top.

ROAST BEEF DINNER ENCHILADAS (LITE-BLEU)

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350°F In a medium saucepan, heat the oil and add the onions and garlic. Cook for one to two minutes. Add gravy, tomatoes, and italian seasoning.
• Meanwhile, heat potatoes and gently fold in broccoli and carrots. To each slice of roast beef, spread about 1/2 cup of the potato mixture and roll up. Place beef rolls, seam side down, in a baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• Spoon gravy mixture over beef rolls, cover and bake for 20-25 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with parsley and parmesan, and serve.

FLOUNDER STUFFED WITH CRABMEAT (LITE-BLEU)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F In a sauté pan, spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add the onions, garlic, celery, and peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted.
• Season with Old Bay. Sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and place mixture into a bowl. Gently stir in the crabmeat, then the bread crumbs a little at a time, adding more as needed to gently bind. Set aside to cool.
• Season the fish with salt and pepper. Place equal amounts of filling onto each fillet and roll up. (alternatively, you can place one fillet on the baking sheet, place filling atop the fillet, then place another on top, off to the side, to resemble a pocket of stuffing).
• Place the fish on a baking dish seam side down. Drizzle top of fish olive oil then sprinkle with paprika and a splash of lemon juice. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Remove the fish from the oven and serve with lemon wedges and broccoli sprayed with a few sprays of no-fat butter spray. Have the fruit for dessert.