Sausage & Meatballs Un-foiled Dinner

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Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen broccoli

  • 2 peeled, cubed potatoes

  • 3 sliced carrots

  • 1 chopped onion

  • 1 lb sliced kielbasa

  • Frozen meatballs

  • 1 can beef broth

  • lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

  1. Put all ingredients except broccoli into a 9x13 baking dish, sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.

  2. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 1.5 hours and then add broccoli. Bake uncovered another 20 minutes.

Chicken & Rice Casserole

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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken

  • 2 cups cooked rice

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 1 can sliced water chestnuts

  • 1 tbsp minced onion

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1/2 tsp crushed rosemary

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 can cream of chicken soup

  • 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs

  • 3 tbsp butter

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir all ingredients except cornflakes. Spoon into a 2 qt. casserole dish.

  2. Sprinkle cornflakes over the top.

  3. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. or until heated through. Serve.

Chicken & Sausage Cassoulet

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lbs dried navy beans

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 can chicken broth

  • 1/4 lb cooked, diced bacon

  • 4 chicken legs or thighs

  • 2 quartered carrots

  • 2 quartered onions

  • 1/4 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes

  • 2 crushed garlic cloves

  • 1/2 tsp ground sage

  • 1/2 lbs chopped smoked sausage

Directions

  1. Cook dried navy beans in your favorite way. I like the instant pot! Use chicken broth for more flavor.

  2. Sear the chicken on all sides in a hot pan. Season your chicken with salt and pepper first!

  3. In a large casserole dish, combine the beans with cooking liquid, bacon, carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes, garlic, and sage. Top with the chicken.

  4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and add sausage. Bake more 30-35 minutes or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Chicken Broccoli Lasagna

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Ingredients

  • 1 chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup butter

  • 1/2 cup flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

  • 1 can chicken broth

  • 1-3/4 cups milk

  • 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

  • 1 package frozen broccoli

  • 9 lasagna noodles, you can either cook them or put them in raw and add 1/2 cup water to the pan.

  • 1-1/3 cups cooked and chopped ham

  • 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese

  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, sauté onion in butter until soft. Whisk in in the flour, salt, and pepper. Stir in broth and milk then bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese and broccoli.

  2. Spread 1/2 cup of the broccoli mixture into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Layer with 3 noodles, 1/3 of the broccoli mixture, 1 cup ham, and 1 cup Monterey jack cheese.

  3. Next layer is 3 noodles, 1/3 of the broccoli mixture, all of the chicken, and 1/2 cup of the Monterey jack cheese. Top with the remaining noodles, broccoli, and ham.

  4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, let bake for 15 more minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Overnight Berry French Toast Casserole

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Ingredients

  • 10-12 slices bread, cut into cubes

  • 16 oz cream cheese cut into cubes

  • 12 eggs, beaten

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1/3 cup maple syrup

  • 1 cup berries (Blueberries are best)

Directions

  1. Grease 9x13 baking dish (I used 10x15)

  2. Arrange half the bread and top with the cream cheese

  3. Top the cream cheese with the blueberries and top with the rest of the bread.

  4. Mix eggs, milk, vanilla, and maple syrup.

  5. Pour over the bread and refrigerate overnight.

  6. Remove from fridge and let sit for 30 minutes.

  7. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes covered and 30 minutes uncovered or until center is firm.