Recipes I like

May 31, 2009

Toasted Cheese Broccoli

Filed under: side dish — Tags: , , — My Recipe Box @ 2:07 pm

Ingredients

1 large head broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds), washed, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

To make

01. Bring about an inch of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.  Add broccoli; cover and cook until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain; keep warm.

02. Mix sour cream and Parmesan in a large bowl.  Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat.  Add bread crumbs; stir until well coated with butter and toasted.

03. Preheat broiler.  Toss broccoli and sour cream mixture well to coat;  turn into a shallow baking dish.  Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs and Swiss cheese.  Broil 3 inches from heat for about 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Perfect partner: Crunchy chicken

Dip chicken pieces in melted butter, then roll in cornflake crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper, coating evenly. Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour.

Cheesy Broccoli Tuna Bake

Filed under: entree — Tags: , , , , , — My Recipe Box @ 11:59 am

Ingredients

1 pkg (12 oz) Reames Home Style Frozen Egg Noodles
1 can (11 oz) cheddar cheese soup
1 can (5 oz) evaporated milk
1 tsp instant minced onion
1 can (12 1/2 oz) tuna, drained
1 can (4 oz) mushroom pieces, drained (optional)
1 pkg (10 oz) chopped broccoli, thawed
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

To make

01. Preheat oven to 350°F.  Cook noodles in boiling water 20 minutes.

02. Blend soup and milk into a smooth sauce.  Add onions and mushrooms.

03. Drain noodles.  Layer 1 1/2 cups noodles, 1/3 cup tuna and 1 cup broccoli in a 2 quart casserole.  Pour in 1 cup of sauce.  Repeat layers.

04. Bake 20 minutes.  Then add cheese and bake 15 more minutes.   Serve with warm pita bread and fresh fruit salad.

Mashed Potato Casserole

Filed under: entree, side dish — Tags: , — My Recipe Box @ 11:42 am

Ingredients

2 lbs baking potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
Vegetable cooking spray
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp paprika

To make

01. Place potato in a saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until very tender;  drain.

02. Combine poato, cream ceese, and next 3 ingredients in a bowl; beatat edium speed of an electric mixer 2 minutes or until smooth.

03. Spoon into an 11 x 72 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; drizzle butter over potato mixture.  Sprinkle with paprika.

04. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 minutes.

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