Turkey, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole
3 cups cooked turkey, chopped
10.5 oz can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 cup sour cream
1 ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded & divided
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
2 cups chicken broth
1 ⅓ cups milk
1 cup uncooked rice
2 ½ cups fresh broccoli, chopped
2 sleeves round butter crackers
½ stick butter, melted
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix the soup, sour cream, ¾ cup cheese, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Stir in the rice, turkey, and broccoli. Pour into a prepared casserole pan, cover with foil, and bake for 65 minutes. When the casserole has about 10 minutes left to cook, prepare the cracker topping by placing crackers in a sealable bag and crush. Pour butter over the crackers and toss to coat them evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the casserole, top with the crackers, and bake uncovered for 20 more minutes.
Chicken Caprese Pasta Casserole
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 ¾ cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 cups uncooked penne pasta
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded & divided
½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped & divided
2 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp salt
Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a prepared baking dish, stir together chicken, tomatoes, pasta, chicken broth, 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese, half of the basil leaves, minced garlic, and salt. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; stir. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella over the top and bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes. Garnish with remaining basil leaves just before serving.
Pizza Casserole
1 lb ground beef
½ onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
14 oz jar pizza or pasta sauce
¾ cup water
3 cups rotini pasta
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded & divided
¼ cup pepperoni, divided
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brown the meat, drain, add onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning, frequently stirring to cook everything evenly. Mix pizza sauce and water in a bowl and add the cooked pasta, cooked ground beef, half of the cheese, and half of the pepperoni. Mix to combine. Add the mixture to a prepared baking dish and top with the rest of the cheese and pepperonis. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes and continue baking without the foil until the cheese melts.
Ham and Potato Casserole
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup onion, diced
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
½ tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 ¼ cups whole milk
½ cup chicken broth
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
2 ½ cups cooked ham, diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
parsley
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a saucepan, melt the butter and cook the diced onion until translucent. Sprinkle the flour, garlic, salt, and pepper over the cooked onion and stir to combine. Add the milk and chicken stock. Continue to heat, stirring often, until warmed through and slightly thickened. Spread the potatoes evenly on the bottom of a prepared baking dish and top with the ham. Pour the milk mixture over the ham and potatoes. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes. Top with the cheese and continue to bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.