Bob Richards Cheese Casserole Recipes

BEEF AND CHEDDAR CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Oil a 2-quart baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and put in the prepared baking dish. Toss with the sour cream, Parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add the bell peppers and scallions and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Make a space in the pan, add the tomato paste and toast for a minute. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the diced tomatoes, stir and bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Pour the beef mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with the grated Cheddar. Bake on the middle rack until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Cook shells al dente according to package directions.
• Cook onion and red bell pepper in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt and chili powder.
• In a large bowl combine soup, onion mixture, milk and 2 cups cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese. Mix well. Stir in chicken, pasta and green chiles.
• Spread into a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

RUTHS HOLIDAY BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE (NO RICE)

Steps:

• Cook broccoli until tender but not overcooked; drain well.
• Place cooked broccoli into a pre-sprayed casserole dish.
• Mix cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, onion, and 1 cup of shredded cheese together.
• Pour over the broccoli in the casserole dish.
• Sprinkle desired amount of croutons over the top.
• Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
• You may substitute cauliflower for the broccoli.
• I sometimes add cooked turkey, chicken or ham for a complete one dish meal.