Party Casserole Recipes

PARTY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring chicken and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes on each side (chicken will not be completely cooked). Remove chicken from cooking liquid and place down the center of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. , Cook zucchini and carrots in cooking liquid for 5 minutes or until zucchini just begins to soften; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in cream until smooth. Add bouillon, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon dill, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. , Spoon 1/2 cup sauce over chicken. Add the zucchini, carrots and onions to remaining sauce. Spoon along sides of baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs, cheese, walnuts and remaining dill. , Spoon over chicken and vegetables. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until topping is browned and sauce is bubbly.

PARTY BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add beef in batches; shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat in oil until meat is no longer pink. Place beef and drippings in a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In the same skillet, add the water, broth, garlic, onion, thyme and rosemary; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes; stir in mushrooms. Pour over meat; stir to coat. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beef is tender. Sprinkle peas over meat. Spread potatoes evenly over top. Brush with butter; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake 15-20 minutes longer.

PARTY POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray 9 x 11 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix all ingredients except bread crumbs in a very large bowl.
• Pour into baking dish and top with bread crumbs, crackers or cornflakes.
• Bake for one hour.

BARE CUPBOARDS DINNER PARTY CASSEROLES

Steps:

• Brown meat in enough oil to keep meat from sticking, about 5 minutes; drain fat.
• Add onions, celery, carrots, and cook another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper, and garlic powder (all seasonings to taste).
• Bring sauce to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, cook your pasta,timing it so that it is ready when the sauce has finished simmering.
• Mix pasta, sauce and spinach all together, then pour into 2 greased 9x13" casseroles.
• Sprinkle each casserole with Parmesan cheese and bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes, or until bubbly (uncovered).

MEXICAN PARTY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Equipment: 2 deep lasagne pans.
• On the bottom of each pan, spread a layer or two of chips, flattening as needed.
• I used about 5 oz of the chips in each pan.
• Drop spoonfuls of refried beans atop the chips layer, using 16 oz in each pan.
• Once you've got all of the spoonful drops down, use the back of the spoon to spread the refried beans around more evenly.
• Pour 8 oz salsa over each pan, and spread about.
• Over each pan, crumble 2.5 oz of chips.
• Layer 7.5 oz of the corn in each pan.
• Chop up the bell peppers, and layer them evenly in the 2 pans.
• Chop up the avocadoes and olives, and layer them evenly in the pans.
• Chop up the cilantro, and sprinkle it over the pans.
• Using the remaining refried beans, drop spoonfuls atop the pans, and spread them around.
• (They won't cover the whole surface; that's ok).
• Spread the remaining salsa in a thin layer across the top of each pan.
• Chop the cherry tomatoes, and sprinkle those over the top of each pan.
• Crumble the rest of the chips, and sprinkle those over the top.
• Bake at 450 degrees for about 1/2 hour, maybe more (keep an eye on it after the first 20 minutes as ovens can vary); I turn the oven off once the top layer of chips is lightly browned and a forkful swiped out of the bottom of the pan is hot.
• (Note- Don't worry too much about the quantities of ingredients; this is not a recipe where precision matters. If you have more or less of something, it'll still taste good).
• Enjoy!