Beef Taco Lasagna

24 lasagna noodles 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 envelopes taco seasoning 4 egg whites 2 cartons (15 oz. each) ricotta cheese 8 c.  (2 lbs.) shredded cheddar cheese 2 jars (24 oz. each) chunky salsa 1.   Cook noodles till al dente. While noodles cook, in a large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain.… Continue reading Beef Taco Lasagna

BBQ Beef and Bean Cornbread Casserole by Amity

For the homemade barbecue sauce:    1 1/2 c. ketchup    1/2 c. brown sugar    1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce    2 T. honey    2 t. salt    1 t. cumin    1 t. chili powder    1/2 t. allspice    1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes    1/2 t. pepper Combine all BBQ sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. For… Continue reading BBQ Beef and Bean Cornbread Casserole by Amity

Lusciuous Layered Spaghetti

1 lb. of Ground Beef (use Ground Turkey to lighten it up!)1 can of Spaghetti Sauce6-8 oz of Cream Cheese 1/4 cup of Sour Cream1/2 lb. of Cottage Cheese10-12 oz. of Noodles2 c. Sharp Chedder Cheese Boil the noodles. While they boil put the cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese into a mixer. I use my Bosch… Continue reading Lusciuous Layered Spaghetti

Chili Cheese Potato Casserole…. craving Del Taco Chili Cheese Fries

This is a tweaked homemade version of Del Taco’s Chili Cheese Fries. As written this makes 2-8×8 or 1-9×13 pans. 2 pounds krinkle cut french fries or tater tots1 lb. ground beef1/2 onion, diced1 8oz. can tomato sauce1 14.5oz. can crushed or diced tomatoes1 1/2 T. chili powder2 t. cumin2 t. garlic powder1 t. salt1/4 t.… Continue reading Chili Cheese Potato Casserole…. craving Del Taco Chili Cheese Fries

Tractor Taco Casserole by Amanda

1 pound ground beef or turkey(I also snuck in 1/2 C cooked wheat berries to stretch the meat mixture)1-2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning Mix1/4 cup flour2 cups chicken or beef broth9 ounces tortilla chips, crushed2 cup grated cheese*On hand on serving day: shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, black olives Directions:In large skillet, brown ground beef. Stir… Continue reading Tractor Taco Casserole by Amanda

Guest Cook: Christie Sal and her Pizzagn

 As I do with all my guest cooks, I have a fun questionaire that I ask each to answer. It’s just fun to get to know the personality of our Guest Cooks. This month’s cook Christie Sal has her own freezer blog Keeza’s Freezer Meals. Please go check out some of the fabulous recipes she shares on… Continue reading Guest Cook: Christie Sal and her Pizzagn

Tater Tot Casserole

1 lb. ground beef1 small onion, finely chopped1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup1/4 cup milk1 cup frozen mixed vegetables1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese1 lb. (1/2 of 32-oz. pkg.) frozen Tater Tots Preheat oven to 350, if eating tonight. Brown the ground beef and saute onion together.  When meat is browned, drain grease and… Continue reading Tater Tot Casserole