Western Casserole Food

SOUTHWESTERN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain macaroni; stir into beef mixture., Preheat oven to 375°. Transfer macaroni mixture to 2 greased 2-qt. baking dishes. Top with cheese and jalapenos. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and heated through, about 10 minutes longer. Serve 1 casserole. Cool the second; cover and freeze up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator 8 hours. Preheat oven to 375°. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°, 20-25 minutes.

WESTERN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown meat and drain, then add tomatoes, tomatoe sauce, taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Simmer 3 minutes.
• Combine egg and cottage cheese mixing well.
• Then add to the meat sauce mixing well.
• In a 9 x 9 or 9 x 13 casserole dish lightly greased, spread 1/2 of the sauce mix in the dish then top with 4 ozs.
• of monterey jack and 4 ozs.
• of cheddar cheese and put 1/2 of the chips.
• Then repeat the layer except put the remaining cheese on top instead of the chips.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

HEARTY WESTERN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine browned beef, corn, beans, soup, cheese, milk, onion, and chili powder in slow cooker.
• Cover. Cook on Low 1 hour (Cook actually on High, check now and then).
• While cooking, preheat oven according to biscuit directions.
• Dip biscuits in margarine then roll in cormeal.
• Bake up to 20 minutes, checking frequently, until browned slightly.
• Tear biscuits into pieces, top over bowls of casserole.

WESTERN EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook ham in oil until it sizzles. Add pepper, onion and mushrooms. Season to taste. Saute until tender.
• Beat eggs and milk in a medium bowl.
• Spray 13 X 9" casserole with Pam. Line with 1/3 bread; sprinkle with 1/2 ham mixture and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat. Top with bread.
• Pour egg mixture over layers and top with cheese.
• Refrigerate 1-24 hours.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 1 hour or until set.

WESTERN OMELET CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, layer half of each of the following: potatoes, ham, onion, green pepper and cheese. Repeat layers., Whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low until set, 6-7 hours. Turn off slow cooker. Remove insert; let stand, uncovered, 15-30 minutes before serving.

WESTERN MEAL IN ONE

Steps:

• Brown beef in vegetable oil with garlic.
• Add the onion and green pepper;cook until onion is transparent. Drain off fat.
• In a 2 qt casserole, combine the meat mixture, salt, chili powder, beans, tomatoes and rice.
• Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle with cheese and olives; bake for 15 minutes more.

WESTERN CHILI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef with the onions and celery over medium heast until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
• Drain well.
• Stir in chili and 1/2 cup corn chips.
• Transfer to a greased 9X9 baking dish.
• Sprinkle with remaining chips around the edges of the dish.
• Fill center with cheese.
• Bake uncovered, at 350 for 10 minutes or until heated through.

WESTERN BEEF AND CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining filling ingredients; set aside. , For crust, in a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Fold in 1/2 cup cheese. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and egg. , Spread crust mixture over the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Pour filling into crust. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.