Olive Casserole Food

CHICKEN AND OLIVE MOLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute 1 cup onion in oil until tender. Reduce heat to low. Add the garlic, salt, oregano, cumin and cinnamon; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder and flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Cook until mixture is reduced to 3 cups, about 35 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate., In a large bowl, combine chicken and 1/2 cup sauce. Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half the tortillas, chicken mixture, remaining onion and olives; top with 1 cup sauce and 2 cups cheese. Repeat layers., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

MAKE-AHEAD SPICY OLIVE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, olives, capers, anchovies, pepper flakes and seasoned salt; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat., Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet., Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil, olives and capers.

CHEESY HOMINY AND OLIVE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt the 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
• Add the green pepper and onion; saute until tender.
• Add the flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually add the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
• Add cheese, salt, mustard, and hot sauce; stir until cheese melts.
• Stir in the hominy and olives.
• Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 1-1/2 quart casserole.
• Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over hominy mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, at 375°F for 20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.