November, 2012 - Thanks Nancy and Landry!

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

10 large russet baking potatoes (about 7 pounds total)

8 tablespoons (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup sour cream

½ cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons salt

11/2 teaspoons pepper

¾ lb bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

½ lb sharp white cheddar, cut into ½ inch cubes

¾ lb mild cheddar, grated (3 cups)

½ cup finely chopped green onions

3 eggs lightly beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Scrub the potatoes and rinse under cool running water.  Pat dry and prick the potatoes in several places with a fork.  Place the potatoes in the oven and bake for 1 hour to 1hour and 15 minutes or till tender.  Let cool on wire rack.

Cut potatoes and spoon out of skin.  Place in a large bowl and 1 stick butter, the sour cream, heavy cream, salt and pepper and mash until chunky-smooth.  Add the bacon, cubed white Cheddar, half of the grated Cheddar, the green onions and eggs and mix thoroughly.

Butter/Spray 9x13 pan with remaining tablespoon of butter and reduce the oven to 375 degrees.

Top the casserole with the remaining grated Cheddar.  Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly around the edges.

Baked Ziti

1 lb box of ziti or rigatoni noodles

2 cloves garlic minced

1 t. Italian seasoning

2 t. salt

1 jar spaghetti sauce

8 oz pkg cream cheese

1 cup sour cream

3 T. Parmesan cheese

4 green onions chopped

2 cups mozzarella, grated

Cooking spray

Directions:  Boil noodles until 3 minutes before packaged directions, drain.

Mix spaghetti. Sauce, seasoning, salt and garlic

Add noodles and mix

Soften cream cheese and blend thoroughly with sour cream and parm. cheese.  Add green onions.  Mix cheese mixture into pasta mixture In sprayed 9x13 (or 2 8x8) pans spoon mixture.

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top

To Freeze:

Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray and cover casserole. 

To serve: Place frozen in fridge the night before and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes uncovered.  If frozen, bake at 350 for 50 minutes covered and 30 minutes uncovered.

Hamburgers in Marinade (Hananers)

3 lb ground beef

½ cup vinegar

½ cup catshup

4 Tbsp. olive oil

4 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

11/2 tsp. dry mustard

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients except for ground beef in bowl.  Form beef patties and place flat in zip lock bags.  Pour marinade over patties in bag.  Freeze flat.  Thaw completely and grill.

Stromboli

Italian bread, sliced in half

6 slices mozzarella cheese

6 slices provolone cheese

1 lb. Italian sausage browned w/onion

Assemble sandwiches, wrap tightly in Press & Seal wrap. Freeze.

From frozen: Thaw, bake until hot and cheese is melted.

Easy Pizza Pasta
1 lbs ground beef
½ large onion, chopped
½ clove garlic, minced
½ tsp. crushed Italian seasoning
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 (26 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
8 ounces rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces sliced pepperoni

Assembly: Brown ground beef, onion, garlic and seasoning in oil. Drain. Stir in pasta, spaghetti sauce and 1 1/2 c. cheese. Place mixture in greased 9x13x2 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Top with pepperoni. Cover and freeze up to 3 months.

To cook now: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until heated through

Ravioli and Cheese Bake

1 (16oz) jar spaghetti sauce

1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes, un-drained

1 (10oz) can beef broth

¼ cup Zesty Italian dressing

18 oz frozen cheese filled ravioli

1 C shredded mozzarella cheese

Combine spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, broth and dressing in 9 x 13 pan.  Add ravioli.  Cover with foil and freeze.

Serving day:  Thaw.  Bake @ 375 with foil on for 50 minutes or until ravioli are tender.  Remove foil and stir.  Sprinkle with cheese and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.