South American Casserole With A North American Twist Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain macaroni; stir into beef mixture., Preheat oven to 375°. Transfer macaroni mixture to 2 greased 2-qt. baking dishes. Top with cheese and jalapenos. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and heated through, about 10 minutes longer. Serve 1 casserole. Cool the second; cover and freeze up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator 8 hours. Preheat oven to 375°. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°, 20-25 minutes.

NATIVE AMERICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown hamburger,onions,and green pepper in a large pot.
• Season with salt and pepper, add tomatoes and hominy and mix well.
• Pour into a buttered casserole dish.
• Bake covered at 350F for 40 minutes.

AMERICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
• Top with cheese.
• Combine soup with milk; spread on chicken.
• Combine stuffing and butter; sprinkle over soup mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, @ 350 degrees for one hour.