Farmhouse Casserole Recipes

FARMER'S CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in an 8-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham and onions. Whisk eggs, milk, pepper and salt; pour over all. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes.

FARMER'S CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
• Arrange hash brown potatoes evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish. Sprinkle with pepperjack cheese, ham, and green onions.
• In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, evaporated milk, pepper, and salt. Pour the egg mixture over the potato mixture in the dish. The dish may be covered and refrigerated at this point for several hours or overnight.
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes (or 55 to 60 minutes if made ahead and chilled) in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

FARMHOUSE BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (C.190°).
• Lightly coat a 2-qt. casserole with cooking spray.
• Peel and grate the potato into a bowl.
• Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese.
• Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared casserole. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potato is browned and crispy.
• Meanwhile, brown the ground sirloin, onion, and garlic in a large non-stick skillet, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon as it browns. Discard any excess fat.
• Stir in tomatoes with their juice, chili powder, and the cabbage. Season with pepper to taste.
• Saute, stirring, for a minute or two. If mixture seems too dry, add a tablespoon of the bottled taco sauce, adding up to 2 tablespoons more.
• When potatoes are done, spoon beef mixture on top of potatos. Top with remaining cheese and jalapeno slices(if using).
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cssserole is hot and bubbly. Serve at once.

FARMHOUSE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet and fry the chicken until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a casserole.
• Add onions and potatoes to the skillet and cook until lightly browned.
• Shake the skillet occasionally to prevent potatoes from sticking.
• Transfer onions and potatoes to the casserole.
• Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat for 4 minutes.
• Place mushrooms in the casserole.
• Add crumbled bacon and chicken broth.
• Cover the casserole and place in a 350º oven for 50 minutes.
• Thicken juices with cornstarch dissolved in cold water.
• Garnish with parsley.