Loris Comfort Casserole Food

LORI'S CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Chop cauliflower stems into small pieces. Measure out 1/2 cup of cauliflower florets and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook uncovered until crisp tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Toss with Parmesan cheese and chives.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add reserved stems and chopped florets, shallot, and garlic; cook and stir until tender but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cook over high heat until broth evaporates completely, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet and puree mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in horseradish, salt, and black pepper. Transfer to a baking dish and add blanched florets; toss to coat evenly with cream mixture. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons heavy cream and top with Gruyere cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

LORI'S COMFORT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook, drain and crumble ground beef. Lightly spray inside of crock-pot with vegetable spray.
• Add soups, milk, seasonings and cheese to crock-pot. Stir in ground beef and pasta. Mix well.
• Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours depending on type of pasta used.

LORI'S COMFORT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook and drain ground beef, crumbling as you cook.
• Spray the inside of slow-cooker with vegetable spray to minimize sticking.
• Add mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, seasonings and cheese to slow-cooker.
• Stir in ground beef and pasta.
• Mix well.
• Cook on low for 4 to 5 house depending on type of pasta used.