Cheesy Crescent Scrambled Egg Casserole is perfect for a holiday brunch. It is a nice alternative to the usual Egg and Bread Breakfast Casserole. The Cheesy Crescent Scrambled Egg Casserole is a party animal, especially if you use the optional egg wash to “make it pretty.” Serve with mixed fresh fruit, yogurt parfait, a light crispy pastry roll and a beverage bar. Beautiful and filling for a day of celebrating. This is a little “busy” to make, but so worth it. If you have hearty appetites – that’s this house! – plan on 9 servings instead of twelve. You might want two of these delicious casseroles for a brunch buffet because they will be back for more! You could brown the sausage ahead of time to make things a little easier. Also, buy the crescent sheets if you can find them. I don’t ... [Read More]
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Chicken Spaghetti
Chicken spaghetti is a versatile dish. 1) It can easily handle add-ins, like a 10 ounce package of frozen mixed vegetables or 8 ounces of sauted mushrooms 2) Can be wrapped and frozen for up to six months for make ahead meals, before or after baking. 3) Can be made ahead and kept covered and refrigerated for two days before baking – great for making in advance when you’ll have guests. 4) It’s perfect for a potluck – creamy, cheesy chicken and spaghetti will please everyone 5) Bake in disposable pans for a take in meal when someone is sick or in need. 6) Package in individual serving sized microwavable containers for a weeks worth of lunches or to warm when the family schedule is crazy. A hardworking dish that everyone loves. Serve with vegetable salad for a complete meal. Chicken ... [Read More]
Texas Spaghetti
I needed a dish to take to a family of three big guys and big eaters. Something that could be refrigerated for a few days or frozen until later. Something that could be warmed one serving at a time or all at once for a meal. Something familiar, truly comfort food as they were in the midst of a tough time. I was hesitant to do this sort of thing for a long time after we moved to a metropolitan area. Then I had surgery one year and the neighbors planned things so someone brought us something for the evening meal every day. It was wonderful for the whole family not to have to worry about groceries, planning or cooking for that week! Now I have no qualms about taking things to people who might need a bit of relief. I remembered Texas Spaghetti from Cub Scout days. It fit all the ... [Read More]
Scottsdale Potatoes – Hashbrown potato casserole
My mother discovered these creamy, cheesy potatoes while visiting family in Arizona. Apparently that’s why they are called Scottsdale Potatoes! Here in Ohio, they are known as Cheesy Potatoes or Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole. Recently I’ve seen points further south that labeled them Funeral Potatoes – a name which belies their yumminess but apparently takes into account the fact that the recipe can be boosted to satisfy large numbers. ... [Read More]
Holiday Sweet Potatoes
Rich tasting, topped with a crunchy pecan topping Holiday Sweet Potatoes are a great side dish for those special dinners. No one will know they are a low carb option! Sweet potatoes are one of the oldest known foods, cultivated by Native Americans for centuries. They were a major source of nutrition for early colonists – so very appropriate for Thanksgiving! -- and later soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Often called yams from a similar African tuber, sweet potatoes are much more nutritious. They are an excellent source of calcium, vitamins A and C, potassium and manganese among other nutrients. They are low on the glycemic scale and are often recommended to diabetics for blood sugar control. There is an enzyme in sweet potatoes that converts the starches of the young ... [Read More]
Quick Cheeseburger Quiche
Quick Cheeseburger Quiche was probably originally a Bisquick Impossible recipe, but we’ve always called it cheeseburger quiche. Maybe to fool the mommy cook – or the small diners and their daddy -- into thinking there was an exotic gourmet dish on the table in the after work scramble! It’s a great weekday meal – about 35 minutes from start to steaming finish. When I started looking for lower carb options, this recipe surprisingly filled the bill! It is 10 carbs per serving and has 26 grams of protein to recommend it – besides its tasty heartiness. This goes together quickly – especially if you keep browned ground beef on hand. If you like a bit of Italian flair, try adding Italian seasoning along with the salt and pepper. You can also vary the cheese and use monterey jack, ... [Read More]
