Layered Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly coat a 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• In large skillet cook meat until brown. Drain fat. Stir in water, taco seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or to desired consistency; set aside.
• In mixing bowl combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and onion.
• Place 6 tortillas in prepared pan. Top with half of the meat and dollop with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through.
• Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish layer the rice, potatoes, onion, carrots, peas, tomato soup with water, and sausage. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake covered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove cover for last 5 minutes of baking.

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, cut in half.
• Place in a large saucepan and cover with boiling or hot water.
• Cover saucepan and bring back to the boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and continue boiling gently, partially covered, until potatoes are very tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and mash.
• Stir in 2 TBS butter, sour cream and 1/2 tsp salt.
• You should have about 6 cups.
• Squeeze handfuls of spinach until fairly dry.
• Coarsely chop if not already chopped.
• Place in a medium size bowl.
• Stir in onions, egg,1 TBS butter and 1/4 tsp salt.
• Drain off any liquid from thawed squash.
• Stir squash with 1 TBS butter, ginger and 1/4 tsp salt.
• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• Butter a large caserole dish that will hold at least 8 cups or coat with cooking spray.
• Spoon one third of the potato mixture into buttered dish and spread til smooth.
• Evenly spread with all of the squash mixture.
• Spread with half of remaining potatoes, then all of spinach mixture.
• Top with a layer of remaining potatoes, then sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered, in center of oven until hot and cheese is lightly golden, from 55 to 65 minutes.
• To test if hot right through, plunge a table knife into center of casserole and hold for 15 seconds.
• Then withdraw knife and lightly touch to see if it has become very warm.

Steps:

• Saute chopped onion and garlic in oil.
• Add chicken pieces and brown.
• Add chilies and chicken soup.
• In a 13 X 9 X 2 baking pan layer 1/2 chicken mixture, 1/2 cheese, a layer of chips, 1/2 chicken mixture and ending with cheese.
• Bake at 350 til bubbly and cheese has melted.

Steps:

• CABBAGE LAYER:.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and saute cabbage and onions until cabbage is wilted (about 8 minutes).
• Stir in salt and transfer to a large bowl.
• MEAT LAYER:.
• Cook garlic, beef and pork over medium heat, breaking up lumps, until meat is no longer pink (about 10 minutes).
• Stir in paprika and pepper then set aside.
• TOMATO SAUCE:.
• In a large bowl, combine onions, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• in 20 cup (5 L) casserole or 2 10 cup casseroles, spread 1/3 of the cabbage mixture, then half of the meat mixture.
• Sprinkle with half the rice, then 1/3 of the tomato sauce.
• Repeat layers, finishing with the cabbage and tomato sauce.
• Cover and bake for 2 hours at 325F or until cabbage is tender.
• Before serving, spoon a border of sour cream around the inside edge of the casserole(s).
• NOTE:.
• Casserole improves in flavour when reheated so you can bake it the day before and refrigerate or freeze.
• To reheat frozen casserole, thaw and reheat, covered, for 30 to 45 mintues at 325F or until heated through. Do not add sour cream until ready to serve.

Steps:

• Sprinkle the zucchini slices all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside. Stir together the beans, pico de gallo and oregano in a medium bowl.
• Arrange the following in layers in a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or 10-inch round microwave-safe dish: 4 of the tortilla halves, one-third of the bean mixture, one-third of the zucchini and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Repeat twice, while packing down the layers. Sprinkle with additional salt and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
• Microwave on high until the zucchini is fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from the microwave and loosely cover with foil to finish the cooking process, about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and cook until heated through and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.)
• Sprinkle with the cilantro, slice into 4 wedges and serve.

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until they're tender. Stir in the spinach and corn. Cook and stir until the spinach is wilted.
• Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Line the bottom of the baking dish with 6 tortillas, overlapping as needed. Spread with half the remaining enchilada sauce. Top with the vegetable mixture and half the cheese. Top with the remaining tortillas and enchilada sauce.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the cilantro before serving, if desired.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper and, if desired, olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. , Lightly butter tortillas on one side; place one tortilla, buttered side down, in a 2-qt. round casserole. Top with about 1/2 cup meat mixture and 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese., Pour water around the sides of casserole (not over top). Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Cut zucchini into 1/8-inch-thick lengthwise slices. Place on baking sheet. Bake 10 min. Meanwhile, mix Neufchatel, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan and pepper until well blended.
• Layer half the zucchini in 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, overlapping slices as necessary to cover bottom of dish; cover with half each of the Neufchatel cheese mixture and sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining Parmesan.
• Bake 18 to 20 min. or until casserole is heated through and top is lightly browned. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400f degres.
• Saute onions in oil until trasparent and slightly browned, add spinach and heat just until wilted.
• Spray an 8 x 8 inch glass dish with veggie spray.
• Place macaroni on bottom of dish to cover the bottom. Place slices of tomato in one layer over macaroni. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheddar over tomatoes; Add onion and spinach mix and spread evenly over. Lay sole pieces in one layer over spinach mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the other quarter cup of cheddar cheese over top.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flaky.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute beef until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Add onion and cook until transparent, about 2 minutes more. Add black beans, enchilada sauce, and green chiles. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Cover the bottom of the prepared pan with a third the beef mixture. Place several tortillas over the meat to cover. Spread half the sour cream. Add another third the meat mixture, cover with tortillas, and spread remaining sour cream on top. Cover with remaining meat mixture.
• Top casserole with crushed corn chips and Cheddar cheese, in that order. Sprinkle olives and tomatoes on top of the Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 35 minutes.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Brown meat with peppers in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn.
• Spread 1 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Cover with layers of half each of the remaining meat mixture and cheese; top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture. Cover.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese; let stand, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add Roma tomatoes, chile sauce, corn, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onion, red onion, jalapeno pepper, and cumin. Cook and stir until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add refried beans and pinto beans; stir to combine. Remove bean mixture from heat.
• Mix 1 cup Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream together in a bowl.
• Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with 1/3 of the bean mixture. Top with a third of the cheese mixture and a thin layer of tortillas. Repeat with another third of the beans, another third of the cheese mixture, and tortillas. Repeat again with remaining beans, remaining cheese mixture, and a final layer of tortillas. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes more.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cook and stir cabbage and onions in dressing in large skillet on medium heat 5 to 10 min. or until tender. Remove from skillet.
• Brown meat in same skillet. Stir in rice, soup and water until blended. Layer 1/3 of the cabbage mixture and half the meat mixture in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat layers; top with remaining cabbage mixture. Cover.
• Bake 1 hour.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cut 4 bread slices into 1/2-inch cubes; spread onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with half the corned beef. Top with layers of sauerkraut, pickles and 1 cup cheese; cover with remaining corned beef and cheese.
• Whisk eggs, milk, dressing and mustard until blended; pour over ingredients in dish. Add remaining bread slice to blender; blend until fine crumbs form. Sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake 40 min. or until casserole is set in center and top is golden brown.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly brush a 3-quart or 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil. Sprinkle with cornmeal to coat, tapping out excess. Bake until cornmeal has darkened in color slightly and gives off a toasty aroma, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, whisk together oil, milk, corn, eggs, baking soda, and salt. Stir in cornmeal to combine. Pour half of batter into bottom of dish. Sprinkle with cheese, chicken, cilantro, and jalapeños. Top with remaining batter (it will be just enough to cover). Bake until golden and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes, then serve with salsa and more cilantro.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Add corn and salsa; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Mix cottage cheese and sour cream in small bowl.
• Layer 2 cups chips, half the meat mixture, 3/4 cup cheddar and half the cottage cheese mixture in 2-qt. casserole. Repeat layers of chips, meat mixture and cottage cheese mixture.
• Bake 35 min. Insert remaining chips around edge of casserole; top with remaining cheddar. Bake 10 min. or until cheese is melted.

Steps:

• In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the potatoes, corn, green pepper, onion and carrots. Crumble beef over vegetables. Pour tomato sauce over top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Before baking, cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed, increasing time as needed to reach 160°. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.