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Ham Puffs
August 14, 2021 Lee
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Ham Puffs

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 146.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Meat Grinder
  • Custard Cups (six 6 oz)
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups cooked ham, ground
  • 226 grams sharp Cheddar cheese, ground, (8 oz)
  • 1 small green bell pepper, ground
  • 1 small onion, ground
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • ½ cup saltine crackers, crushed
  • 2 egg whites, beaten to form stiff peaks
  • 1 recipe Mushroom Sauce, Link in Notes

Instructions
 

  • Setup your meat grinder and grind the first 4 ingredients.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out six 6 oz custard cups and grease them with butter or cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the first 4 ground ingredients and mix together.
  • Stir in the milk, egg yolks, and cracker crumbs.
  • In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the egg whites into the ham mixture.
  • Divide mixture among the 6 custard cups.
  • Place cups on a baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes or until set.
  • Turn out puffs onto serving plates, top with Mushroom Sauce.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Additional Recipe: Mushroom Sauce.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,LEFTOVERS
Skillet Hash
August 14, 2021 Lee
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Skillet Hash

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 146.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups cooked beef, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 2 cups potatoes, scrubbed, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • ⅓ cup onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large non stick pan, add remaining ingredients and mix together. Cover and cook on low heat until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Uncover and cook 5 mire minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,LEFTOVERS
Best Oven Hash
August 14, 2021 Lee
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Best Oven Hash

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 146.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Meat Grinder
  • Coarse Grinding Plate (aka Wagon Wheel)
  • Oven
  • Casserole (1 quart)

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups cooked beef, coarsely ground
  • 1 cup cooked potatoes, coarsely ground
  • ½ cup onion, coarsely ground
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • ⅓ cup corn flakes, slightly crushed
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out a 1 quart casserole and grease with butter or cooking spray.
  • To a mixing bowl, add everything except the corn flakes and butter. Lightly mix together.
  • Pour into the prepared casserole.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the corn flakes and melted butter, sprinkle on top of the hash.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,LEFTOVERS
Mushroom Sauce
August 13, 2021 Lee
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Mushroom Sauce

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 146.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅔ cup mushrooms, sliced with liquid, (canned or fresh sautéed)
  • 1 tablespoon onion, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and pepper, as desired, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in the flour. Gradually stir in the milk then add the mushrooms with their liquid. Cook and stir constantly until mixture thickens.
  • Stir in the onion and celery. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
  • Pour over Ham Puffs just before serving them. Enjoy.

Notes

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Ingredients - Sauces
Creole Sauce
August 13, 2021 Lee
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Creole Sauce

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 99.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons onion, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup seasoned tomato sauce
  • ⅔ cup mushrooms, sliced, drained, (canned or fresh sautéed)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion and bell pepper, cook until tender but not browned.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir together. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Pour into a serving bowl or gravy boat, makes about 1⅓ cups sauce.
  • Serve with Macaroni Omelet or any egg dish. Enjoy.

Notes

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Ingredients - Sauces
Quick Mushroom Sauce
August 13, 2021 Lee
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Quick Mushroom Sauce

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 99.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • 1 cup sour cream, Shortcut

Instructions
 

  • Add the soup and sour cream to a saucepan, stir together and heat through.
  • Pour into a serving bowl or gravy boat.
  • Serve over your favorite omelets or even a fish dish. Enjoy.

Notes

Shortcuts: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, Sour Cream.
5 Ingredients or Less,CONDIMENTS
Chicken Sauce
August 13, 2021 Lee
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Chicken Sauce

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 95.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. I made this on 28 Feb 2023 to use with the Supper Omelet I made, and I was pleasantly surprised. My family really enjoyed this sauce as well and would like to have this again with dishes other than omelets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ⅔ cup mushrooms, sliced, (canned - plus liquid, or fresh sautéed)
  • 3 tablespoons red bell pepper, diced, heaping
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon MSG

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a saucepan, mix and heat through.
  • Pour into a serving bowl or gravy boat. Serve over Supper Omelet or your favorite egg dish.

Notes

Shortcut: Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup.
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Updated on 28 February 2023.
Ingredients - Sauces
Supper Omelet
August 13, 2021 Lee
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Supper Omelet

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 95.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. I made this on 28 Feb 2023, as written and this is an excellent plain omelet as written and is a great starting point if you need a large omelet. The recommended sauce is excellent on this.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 recipe Chicken Sauce, Link in Notes

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, add the eggs and lightly beat. Mix in the milk, salt, and pepper as desired.
    Prepare the Chicken Sauce as well.
  • Melt the butter in a large non stick pan. Pour in egg mixture and cook slowly. Lift edges and let uncooked egg to run underneath.
  • When the egg is set but shinny on top, loosen edge, and fold in half. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Cut omelet in half and add each to a plate, serve topped with Chicken Sauce. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Additional Recipe: Chicken Sauce.
#1 Go-To Recipes,* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,EGGS - ALL,Eggs - Chicken
Orange Rice (Rice Cooker)
August 12, 2021 Lee
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Orange Rice (Rice Cooker)

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 89.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. I made this on 22 Aug 2021, excellent rice. The orange zest and juice give a slight orange flavor, not overpowering but enough to give this rice some character. My parents who are not normally rice eaters, really enjoyed this rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Rice Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 cup dry white rice

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the rice several times. Place all ingredients in your rice cooker. Cover and set to Cook.
  • When the cooker switches to Warm setting, fluff rice with a rice paddle.
  • Serve with main dishes of your choice. Enjoy.
# Buster Approved,#1 Go-To Recipes,5 Ingredients or Less,Seasoned Rice - Rice Cooker
Creole Rabbit
August 12, 2021 Lee
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Creole Rabbit

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 67.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, (16 oz / 454 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ⅔ cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4-6 slices toast, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cook the bacon in a large non stick pan until crisp.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper, cook until tender but not browned.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • While that is simmering, melt the butter in medium saucepan, whisk in the flour. Slowly stir in the milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Add the cheese and stir until it is melted in. Remove from heat.
  • Slow stir the hot tomato sauce into the cheese sauce.
  • Serve over toast, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,PORK