30daysof ... Casseroles

The 30daysof...blog is written to inspire people to create habits that make a difference for others.  This month's topic is casseroles.  How do casseroles make a difference?  First, they save time for the working moms since they are easy to prepare and serve.  Second, they save money since it usually takes a day or two for a family of four to finish.  Every Monday, I will create a casserole from some favorite recipes below to feed the family.  Every recipe listed fits in a standard 9x13 casserole dish. Here are some...

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Tuna Casserole - There's a Surprise inside

To me, traditional tuna casserole recipes are boring, ie: peas, cream of mushroom soup, noodles, and tuna.   So I added some of my favorite flavors (bacon, potato chips, garlic, mushrooms) to this classic recipe.   It came out delish! INGREDIENTS 3 cans of white albacore tuna 1/4 tsp garlic powder or white pepper 1 cans of cream of mushroom soup 1 cans of milk 1/2 white onion chopped 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese...

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Vegetable Lasagna Casserole

This vegetable lasagna recipe is packed full of garden fresh vegetables and smothered in alfredo and tomato-basil sauces.  Tempting?  I haven't even mentioned the fresh basil, parmesan cheese or the Italian Style Smart Sausages© I added to each layer.  Here is how to make it. INGREDIENTS Lasagna Noodle (no-cook type) Classico Tomato Basil Sauce 3 green squash 3 yellow squash 4 cups of mushrooms 1 onion 2 bell peppers 4 garlic cloves 2...

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Graham Cracker Pudding Casserole

My daughter's nana makes this recipe and it is a family favorite.   It's so easy, even the kids can make it!   INGREDIENTS 2 packages of cinnamon sugar graham crackers 1 box of instant vanilla pudding 3/4 container of dark chocolate frosting 3 bananas sliced 1 container of whipped cream (not in can) 1 cup pecans, choc. chips, almonds (optional) HOW TO MAKE Cover the bottom of the casserole dish with the graham crackers (whole) Prepare...

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