Hearty Casserole Recipes

Crafty Casseroles

You have a lot of mouths to feed and not a lot of time to plan a big meal. One great solution for filling a lot of tummies at one time is the casserole. It’s easy to throw together and will feed a lot of people. And there are so many tasty casseroles out there to try. Now is a great time to build a casserole recipe for those days that you know that you won’t have a lot of time to prepare dinner. Here are a couple to get you started straight from the Food Network.

Casseroles to Fill You UpA great casserole to try is Easy Rice Bake Casserole. For ingredients you will need: 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for dish, 1 small onion, minced, Pinch cayenne pepper, 1 package frozen spinach, thawed, drained and chopped, 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus extra for top, 4 cups cooked rice, 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley leaves, 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon chopped basil leaves, Salt and freshly ground black pepper.To prepare follow these steps: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a large casserole dish. In a large pan over medium-high heat, sauté onions with 2 tablespoons of butter and cayenne until translucent. Add the spinach and cook for 3 minutes. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together milk and eggs. Add the cheese, rice, parsley, thyme, basil and spinach mixture and combine well. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into prepared casserole dish and top with extra shredded cheese. Bake for 30 minutes and serve piping hot.Chicken Florentine Casserole is Delicious, and everyone loves chicken! Here’s your list of ingredients: 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, 6 chicken breast halves (about 4 pounds), cooked, boned, and shredded, 2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup sour cream, 2 cup grated sharp Cheddar, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon curry powder, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons butter.Remove the outer wrappers from the box of spinach. Open 1 end of each box. Microwave on full power for 2 minutes, until thawed. Drain the spinach and put into a large bowl. Add the shredded chicken. In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper, to taste, and wine. Whisk together to make a sauce. Pour the sauce over the spinach and chicken. Mix well with a spatula. Place the mixture into an 11 by 7-inch casserole dish or 2 (9-inch) square disposable aluminum foil pans that have been sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray. Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula. Combine the Parmesan and bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top. Dot with the butter. Wrap the uncooked casserole securely with plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil. Place each pan into a plastic freezer bag and seal. Place into freezer. Allow casserole to thaw 24 hours in refrigerator. When ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap and foil. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes until bubbly.Finish It OffYour family will be filled and satisfied after a meal of these casseroles. All you need to finish the meal is some bread and a salad. These dishes are full of flavor and substance and will leave everyone full and happy. So don’t worry about an extravagant dinner tonight, try a casserole and then spend your time on the other things you need to get done today.