Casserole Cooking--March 7, 2019

The Recipe Club theme for March was Casserole Cooking, anything that can be cooked in a casserole dish! There was an interesting mix of dishes this month.

Cherryl brought "Mexican Style Lasagna." It was her first time making it and wanted to try something new! She would add more ingredients next time.

Jan brought "Vidalia Onion Casserole." She makes this dish very often and is one of her go to casserole recipes!

Sue R. baked "Corn Casserole." She received this recipe from a neighbor around 30 years ago. It's an older recipe that calls for margarine, but she uses butter!

Pat D. experimented and made "Baked Chicken Marsala and Rice Casserole." She adapted a recipe but thinks it could use a little kick!

Mary A. brought "Tuna Alfredo Casserole." The recipe called for cream of mushroom soup, but she used alfredo sauce instead.

Trudy L. made "Corn Noodle Casserole." With meat, noodles, and a cream soup, this has all the essentials of a classic casserole.

Pat R. made "Broccoli Chicken Divan." This recipe is a quick and easy dish that can be thrown together during the busy week, and it can be easily adapted and changed!

Josh made "Hidden S'mores Casserole." Containing all the essential ingredients of a s'more, this is an awesome way to feed s'mores to a crowd!

Sue S. made "Broccoli-Mushroom Casserole." This is a lighter version of a broccoli casserole and makes a great side dish!

I made "Southwest Spaghetti Squash." This is a great way to eat your veggies, especially with all the cheese!

There were many great recipes shared and more to try next time! Getting hungry? Join us April 4 at 6:30pm at Franklin Public Library. The theme is Brinner--Breakfast for dinner. Breakfast always tastes better at night!

All you have to do to join is cook a dish from the monthly theme, and bring the dish and the recipe to the meeting! It's as easy as pie! See you soon!

Hidden S'mores Caserole

The "Hidden S'mores Casserole" recipe by Frannie N. can be found at Key Ingredient.

Submitted by Josh Price

N., Frannie. "Hidden S'mores Casserole." Key Ingredient, https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/2818765032/hidden-smores-dessert-casserole/. Accessed 1 April 2019.

Baked Chicken Marsala and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Riceland Extra Long Grain Brown Rice
• 1 sweet onion, sliced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 baby portabella mushroom, cut into large pieces
• 2 tbsp. Marsala wine
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tbsp. Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 chicken breasts, cut into tender sized portions
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tbsp. ground Parmesan cheese
• 1 pkg. frozen peas
• French fried onions for the topping

Directions:

1. Boil water in a pot on stove and add rice to boiling water and cook for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, add onions, ½ cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon oil. Cover and cook on medium high heat for 20 minutes.
3. Add mushrooms to skillet with additional ½ cup of broth and cover for five minutes.
4. Add Marsala wine, garlic, cream, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to skillet and stir thoroughly. Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl. Add rice to bowl and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
5. In a gallon sized plastic bag, place bread crumbs and chicken. Close securely and shake until chicken is fully coated with flour.
6. Heat skillet to medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Layer chicken in skillet and cook both sides for five minutes. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
7. Preheat oven to Bake 350°F.
8. Once chicken has finished cooking in skillet, add to rice mixture.
9. Grease 9x11 pan and add chicken, rice mixture to pan, and frozen peas and top with Parmesan cheese and French fried onions.
10. Bake for 20 minutes and remove. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Submitted by Pat Dallman, adapted from https://www.riceland.com/blog/2016/sep/01/baked-chicken-marsala-and-rice-casserole/

Broccoli-Mushroom Casserole

The "Broccoli-Mushroom Casserole" recipe can be found at Myrecipes.

Submitted by Sue Stoecker

"Broccoli-Mushroom Casserole." Myrecipes, https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/broccoli-mushroom-casserole. Accessed 1 April 2019.

Corn Noodle Casserole

The "Corn Noodle Casserole" recipe by Darcella can be found at Allrecipes.

Submitted by Trudy LaFond

Darcella. "Corn Noodle Casserole." Allrecipes, https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/79385/corn-noodle-casserole/. Accessed 1 April 2019.

Mexican Style Lasagna

The "Mexican Style Lasagna" recipe can be found at Old El Paso.

Submitted by Cherryl Pergande

"Mexican Style Lasagna." Old El Paso, https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/mexican-style-lasagna. Accessed 1 April 2019.

Corn Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 can creamed corn
• 1 can kernel corn, drained (or 1 cup frozen corn)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 (8 oz.) package Jiffy corn muffin mix
• 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients and place in a greased casserole.
2. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Submitted by Sue Richichi

Broccoli Chicken Divan

The "Broccoli Chicken Divan" recipe by Terry C. can be found at Allrecipes.

Submitted by Pat Reilly

Terry C. "Broccoli Chicken Divan." Allrecipes, https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8854/broccoli-chicken-divan/. Accessed 1 April 2019.

Southwest Spaghetti Squash

The "Southwest Spaghetti Squash" recipe by Siri Daly can be found at Siriously Delicious.

Submitted by Sarah Bublitz

Daly, Siri. "Southwest Spaghetti Squash." Siriously Delicious, http://siriouslydelicious.blogspot.com/2012/05/southwest-spaghetti-squash.html. Accessed 1 April 2019.