Cashew Noodle Casserole Food

CHICKEN-CASHEW CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In 10- or 9-inch glass pie plate, arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edges (sides of chicken will touch). Cover plate with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one corner or edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 14 to 16 minutes or or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Let stand 5 minutes. Cool slightly; cut into desired size of pieces.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Separate cans from chow mein mix. Drain large can of vegetables. In bottom of casserole, place 1 1/2 cups of the chow mein noodles. In large bowl, stir together both cans of chow mein mix, the pea pods, soup, water chestnuts, soy sauce and 3/4 cup of the cashews.
• Stir chicken into chow mein mixture. Spoon over chow mein noodles in casserole.
• Cover with foil; bake about 1 hour or until hot. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 1/2 cups noodles and 1/4 cup cashews; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer.

CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the first 7 ingredients in the order listed. In a large bowl, combine the soups, milk and broth. Pour over water chestnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Toss butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over casserole. Top with cashews. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

CASHEW NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the mushrooms; set aside. , In a bowl, combine the soup, milk, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer egg noodles, beef mixture and soup mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and chow mein noodles. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cashews.

CHINESE CHICKEN CASSEROLE SURPRISE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the chicken, broth, soup, milk, almonds, mushroom pieces, water chestnuts, noodles, cheese and celery (if using). Mix well and make sure mixture is spread evenly in the dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender.
• Stir in soup and chicken broth.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Add chicken and soy sauce.
• Cook over low heat 5 minutes.
• Stir in rice.
• Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake until liquid bubbles to the surface, 15-20 minutes.
• Sprinkle noodles and nuts on top and brown in oven.

TUNA CASHEW CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Sauté celery, onion and green pepper in 1 1/2 tablespoons butter.
• In saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter.
• Mix in flour, stir until smooth.
• Remove from heat and add salt and milk.
• Heat the mixture until it boils (stirring frequently).
• Boil for 1 minute or until thick (keep stirring).
• Add tuna and sauce to vegetables in pan.
• Stir in milk, 1 cup of the chow mein noodles, the cashews and pepper.
• Pour into 1 1/2 quart buttered baking dish.
• Top with remaining chow mein noodles.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

CASHEW SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Make sauce:
• In a blender blend sauce ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Sauce may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring sauce to room temperature and stir before using.
• Just before serving, in a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. In a colander drain spaghetti and rinse well under cold water. Drain spaghetti well and in a bowl toss with sauce and chopped coriander.
• Garnish sesame noodles with cashews and coriander.