3 casseroles for the freezer

Name: 3 Casseroles for the Freezer
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CHICKEN POT PIE; 3 cup(s) cooked chicken; 1 small package frozen vegetables; 2 jar(s) chicken gravy (or make your own); 1 cup(s) cream; 1 tube(s) crescent rolls; ## TACO CASSEROLE; 1 can(s) corn kernels, drained well; 1 can(s) black or pinto beans, drained well; 1 1/2 pound(s) ground meat; 1 can(s) tomatoes with green chilies; 2 package(s) goya seasoning mix; 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; 2/3 cup(s) crushed fritos corn chips; ## PIZZA CASSEROLE; 4-5 cup(s) cooked pasta (macaroni or spaghetti works well); 1 jar(s) favorite pasta sauce (or 3 1/2 cups homemade); 1 1/2 pound(s) cooked and crumbled beef or sausage; 2 or more cup(s) chopped onions, green peppers, and mushrooms; 2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 3 ounce(s) sliced pepperoni

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Susan Feliciano

Oak Ridge, TN

Updated on Sep 14, 2013

My friend just had surgery on her right arm - and she also has 5 children all under 11 years old! So I decided to fix her some casseroles that her kids can heat up in the microwave. These are easy to make and reheat well. I used the Chinette one-time-use baking containers so she would not have to return dishes.

Rate

prep time 55 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Bake

yield 1 large family

Ingredients

CHICKEN POT PIE
3 cups cooked chicken
1 small package frozen vegetables
2 jars chicken gravy (or make your own)
1 cup cream
1 tube crescent rolls
TACO CASSEROLE
1 can corn kernels, drained well
1 can black or pinto beans, drained well
1 1/2 pounds ground meat
1 can tomatoes with green chilies
2 packages goya seasoning mix
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup crushed fritos corn chips
PIZZA CASSEROLE
4-5 cups cooked pasta (macaroni or spaghetti works well)
1 jar favorite pasta sauce (or 3 1/2 cups homemade)
1 1/2 pounds cooked and crumbled beef or sausage
2 or more cups chopped onions, green peppers, and mushrooms
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 ounces sliced pepperoni

How To Make 3 casseroles for the freezer

Step 1

Chicken Pot Pie Layer: chicken, vegetables, salt/pepper, cream-gravy blend in a 3 quart casserole or 9x13 dish. Cover with Crescent rolls. Bake 375° for 35-40 minutes. Cool, cover well, freeze.

Step 2

Taco Casserole Layer: Corn kernels, beans, taco meat mixture*, 1½ cups shredded cheese. Bake 375° for 20 minutes. Add topping*, bake 10-15 minutes more. Cool, cover well, freeze. *Taco meat mixture: 1½ pounds browned ground meat, 1 can tomatoes/green chilies, 2 packets Goya seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon chili powder. Simmer until sauce is thickened. *Topping: 2/3 cup crushed Fritos, ½ cup shredded cheese.
Step 3

Pizza Casserole Layer: cooked pasta, seasoned tomato sauce - use a little fresh garlic and dried oregano, crumbled browned sausage, onions, peppers, mushrooms. Bake 375° for 20 minutes. Top with shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and sliced pepperoni. Continue baking for 10-15 minutes longer, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Cool, cover well, freeze.
Step 4

Reheating Instructions Oven: Cover casserole with foil and bake at 350° until center registers 160°. Microwave: Cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap, vent. Heat on medium to medium-high power (50%-70%) for 5-10 minutes, or until center is hot.
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