Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This is a great make ahead meal.  Its not low in calories, but its a people pleaser for sure!

Ingredients:
6 small corn or 3 large flour tortillas
1 large onion diced
2 Tbsp. oil 30ml
4 oz.can green chilies 114ml
finely chopped
10 oz. can cream of mushroom soup 284ml
2 cups grated cheddar cheese 500ml
2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese 500ml
1 cup salsa 250ml
3-4 cups cooked chicken, cut into 1kg
large bited-sized pieces

Instructions:
Cut each tortilla into 6 pieces. Saute onion in oil. Add chilies, soup and half the grated cheeses. Cook slowly until cheese melts. Line a buttered 1 1/2 qt. casserole with half the tortilla pieces. Cover with 1/2 cup salsa. Layer with half the chicken, then half the cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining grated cheeses. Bake at 325f for 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand (or sit if you prefer!) For 10 minutes. Serves 6.

*from The Best of the Best Of Bridge Cookbook

Cheesy Zucchini Bake

After a great harvest of zucchini this year, I was looking for great new ways to serve it to my family.  I found this recipe and it was a hit with the hubby and kids.

Ingredients:
  3medium-sized zucchini, cut in slices or half-moon slices
2-4 T chopped fresh basil (I suppose you can use dry...but truly the fresh makes it taste heavenly)
2 T thinly sliced green onion
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 cup + 1/2 cup low-fat white cheeses (I used mozza Cheese and Parmesan - NOT the dried canned kind either!) divided - reserve 1/4 cup of mixture for topping later.
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F/180C.  Spray an 8" x 8" baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.  Wash the zucchini and cut in slices or half-moon slices.  Wash basil, spin dry or dry with paper towels and finely chop.  Slice green onions.

Combine the sliced squash, chopped basil, sliced green onions, dried thyme, garlic powder, and both kinds of cheese and stir together until the veggies are coated with cheese and the herbs are well-distributed.  Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper.  Put the mixture in the baking dish and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes.

When the zucchini is nearly cooked through, take the casserole dish out of the oven and sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheese.  Put the dish back in the oven and bake 10-15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted and nicely browned and zucchini is fully cooked.  Serve hot.

Original Recipe found on Kalyn's Kitchen

Chipotle Cauliflower Bake

1 head Cauliflower
3/4 cup miracle whip
3/4up sour cream
3/4 tsp chipotle pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 cup mozza cheese, grated

Directions

• Preheat over at 375
• wash cauliflower and cut into small pieces.
• Steam cauliflower (in pot of microwave)
• mix together all ingredient except for mozza cheese
• pour over steamed cauliflower and mix until coated
• Bake uncovered for 30 mins
• 5 mins before its complete, sprinkle grated mozza cheese over the top.

Curried Cauliflower

1 large head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1  can condensed cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons curry powder
12 wheat crackers (I use premium plus)
1/4 cup melted butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place cauliflower in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and place in a greased casserole dish.

In a large bowl, mix together soup, mayonnaise, milk, and curry powder. Pour over cauliflower. Crush crackers, and mix with butter. Sprinkle over cauliflower. 

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Plantation Supper

1 lb ground beef
1 Onion, Chopped
Fry beef and onion together until cooked

Cook Pasta of your choice (I like whole wheat rigatoni for this one)

1 Can mushroom soup (fat free is fine)
3/4 Cup of milk (skim is fine)
1 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1 8oz pkg cream cheese (light or fat free are fine)
1 Cup corn (canned or frozen)
Add all ingredients to the cooked beef mixture and stir until cheese is melted and everything is heated through.

Pour beef mixture over cooked, drained pasta and serve. I add a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and some fresh ground pepper to finished it off. Serve with a salad.