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Classic Chicken Divan
July 10, 2021 Lee
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Classic Chicken Divan

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 18.
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. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (9x13 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 heads fresh broccoli
  • ¼ cup butter, (½ stick / ¼ block)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth, Shortcut
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons dry sherry
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 chicken breasts, cooked, sliced lengthwise, Shortcut
  • Parmesan cheese, shredded, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Cook broccoli in a pot of salted water until tender. Drain.
  • Place large stalks of broccoli in a 9x13 baking pan, crosswise - the heads towards the sides, the stems towards the center.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F).
  • In a saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter, when hot, whisk in the flour until smooth.
  • Pour the broth in all at once and whisk until sauce is thickened.
  • Stir in the cream, sherry, salt, and dash of black pepper.
  • Pour 1⅔ cups sauce in over the broccoli.
  • Top with the sliced chicken.
  • To the remaining sauce, stir in ¼ cup Parmesan.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and top with additional Parmesan as desired.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until hot.
  • serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving. Using the shortcut will provide both the cooked chicken and the broth.
Shortcut: Chicken Broth (Pressure Cooker).
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,CASSEROLES
Chicken Biscuit Pie
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Chicken Biscuit Pie

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 18.
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. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Casserole (1 quart)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can condensed cream of celery soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅔ cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • dash black pepper
  • 1 cup biscuit mix, Shortcut
  • ⅓ cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven 230° C (450° F), get out a 1 quart casserole.
  • In a large non stick pan on medium heat, mix together the soup and ½ cup of milk.
  • Add the chicken, peas, onion, basil, and pepper. Mix together and bring to a boil.
  • Pour mixture into the casserole.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the biscuit mix and ⅓ cup of milk to make the biscuit dough.
  • Drop dough by spoonfuls onto the casserole.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the biscuits are lightly browned.
  • Serve with sides of your choice. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcuts: Condensed Cream of Celery Soup, Biscuit Mix.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,CASSEROLES
Chicken Strata
July 10, 2021 Lee
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Chicken Strata

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 18.
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. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Passive time 12 hours
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (8x8 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices day old bread
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, or turkey, diced
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup celery, finely diced
  • ½ cup mayo
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Butter 2 slices of bread, cut into ½ inch cubes, remaining slices cut into 1 inch cubes. (If you are going to chill this overnight, wait on the buttered bread until just before baking.)
  • Place ½ the unbuttered cubes in the bottom of a 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, onion, celery, bell pepper, mayo, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
  • Spoon chicken mixture over the bread cubes.
  • Sprinkle remaining unbuttered bread cubes over the chicken mixture.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the eggs and milk, whisk together.
  • Pour egg mixture over the bread cubes.
  • Cover and place in the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour or even overnight.
  • Preheat your oven to 160° C (325° F).
  • Spoon soup over the bread cubes.
  • Bake for 50 minutes or until set.
  • Sprinkle with the cheese, bake for another3-5 minutes.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcut: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,CASSEROLES
Chipped Beef Noodle Bake
July 9, 2021 Lee
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Chipped Beef Noodle Bake

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 17.
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. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Casserole (1 quart)
  • Individual Casseroles (1 cup, 4)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry medium egg noodles
  • 2 cups dried beef, cut up, (about 4 oz / 113 g)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1⅔ cups evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled, chopped, Shortcut
  • 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Cook the egg noodles in a pot of salted boiling water to just tender, drain, rinse, drain. Add a few drops of cooking oil and toss the noodles, this will keep them from sticking together.
  • While the noodles are cooking, place the dried beef in a strainer and run under hot water for a minute or two, drain well.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out and grease a 1 quart casserole with butter OR grease 4 individual 1 cup casseroles.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, when melted, whisk in the flour and pepper.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk. Cook and stir until thickened.
  • To the saucepan, add the rinsed beef, celery, bell pepper, eggs, and egg noodles. Mix together.
  • Pour mixture into the 1 quart casserole OR divide evenly between 4 individual 1 cup casseroles.
  • Mix together the breadcrumbs and melted butter, sprinkle on casserole(s).
  • Bake the 1 quart casserole for 20-25 minutes OR bake the individual casseroles for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

For this I am going with High cost per serving based on the dried beef aka chipped beef, which I have not seen in any stores I go to but it may be available in high end/Western grocery stores. 
Shortcut: Hard Boiled Chicken Eggs.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES
Chipped Beef Puff
July 9, 2021 Lee
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Chipped Beef Puff

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 17.
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 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried beef, torn, (about 4 oz / 113 g)
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • dash black pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons pimento, diced
  • ⅔ cup mushrooms, sliced, sautéed
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large non stick pan, when hot, cook the dried beef until crisp and frizzled.
  • Stir flour into the pan and season with black pepper as desired.
  • Slowly stir in the milk. , cook and stir until smooth and thickened.
  • Stir in mushrooms and pimento.
  • Pour into a 7x11 inch baking pan, and place in the oven, then preheat the oven to 190° C (375° F), this will keep the casserole hot while you make the topping.
  • Separate the eggs, whites go in a large mixing bowl, yolks go in a small mixing bowl.
  • Use an electric mixer and beat the whites along with the salt until stiff peaks form.
  • Beat the yolks until they are thickened and lemon colored.
  • Fold the yolks into the whites, then fold in the cheese.
  • Pour over the casserole.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

For this I am going with High cost per serving based on the dried beef aka chipped beef, which I have not seen in any stores I go to but it may be available in high end/Western grocery stores. 
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES
Ham & Potatoes au Gratin
July 9, 2021 Lee
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Ham & Potatoes au Gratin

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 17.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. Excellent casserole that is easy to put together, and the kitchen will smell great when this is baking. The cheese sauce is light but overall a great tasting casserole.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups potatoes, cubed
  • 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
  • ¼ cup spring onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¾ cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out a 7x11 inch baking pan.
  • Get the potatoes and ham cubed, and the spring onion sliced and bell pepper diced.
  • Add the potatoes to a saucepan and cover by 1 inch with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are just fork tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large non stick pan, when hot, add the spring onion and bell pepper. Sauté until just tender.
  • To the pan, add the ham, potatoes, mayo, salt and pepper. Stir together.
  • Pour into the baking pan and spread out evenly.
  • In a saucepan on low heat, add the milk and cheese, stir until cheese is melted.
  • Pour mixture over the casserole.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly and starting to brown. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with sides of your choice if desired, enjoy.

Notes

For this I am going with High cost per serving based on the ham, which is available but at a premium price. 
#1 Go-To Recipes,* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES,POTATOES
Ham & Chicken Bake
July 9, 2021 Lee
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Ham & Chicken Bake

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 17.
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. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • ½ cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chicken broth, Shortcut
  • 1½ cups half and half cream, or milk
  • 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, Shortcut
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper
  • yam biscuits, Shortcut

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out a 7x11 inch baking pan.
  • Heat the butter in a large non stick pan, when hot, add the onion, celery, and mushrooms. Sauté until tender.
  • Stir in the flour.
  • Stir in the broth and cream all at once, cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Stir in the ham, chicken, and seasonings. Heat through.
  • Pour mixture into the baking pan.
  • Top the hot mixture with yam biscuits, follow the Shortcut for that recipe.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until biscuits are done.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

For this I am going with High cost per serving based on the ham, which is available but at a premium price. Even though the ham is high priced, this sounds like an excellent casserole. Spend a bit more time preparing this and you can cook the chicken and broth at the same time using a shortcut.
Shortcuts: Chicken Broth (Pressure Cooker), Poultry Seasoning, Yam Biscuits.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES
Ham & Eggs en Casserole
July 9, 2021 Lee
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Ham & Eggs en Casserole

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 16.
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. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Casserole (2 quart)

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked ham, cubed
  • 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled, sliced, Shortcut
  • 1⅓ cups mushrooms, sliced, sautéed
  • 1 can condensed cream of celery soup, Shortcut
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 5 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 1½ cups soft breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • In a 2 quart casserole, layer the ham, eggs, and mushrooms, starting with ham on the bottom and ending with ham on the top.
  • Preheat your oven to 190° C (375° F).
  • In a sauce pan, stir together the soup and milk on medium heat until hot.
  • Add the cheese and stir until it is melted in. Stir in the hot sauce.
  • Pour soup mixture over the casserole.
  • Top with the breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and the crumbs are golden brown.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

For this I am going with High cost per serving based on the ham, which is available but at a premium price. Even though the ham is high priced, this sounds like an excellent casserole.
Shortcuts: Hard Boiled Eggs, Condensed Cream of Celery Soup.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES
Asparagus Ham Bake
July 9, 2021 Lee
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Asparagus Ham Bake

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 16.
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. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • 3 tablespoons onion, finely diced
  • 283 grams asparagus spears, fresh or frozen, steamed, drained, (10 oz)
  • ½ cup corn flakes, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 190° C (375° F), get out a 7x11 inch baking pan.
  • Measure the evaporated milk and add water until the measuring cup reads ¾ cup. Pour into a mixing bowl.
  • To the mixing bowl, add the ham, rice, cheese, soup, and onion. Mix together.
  • Spoon ½ of mixture into the baking pan and spread out evenly.
  • Top with the asparagus spears.
  • Add remaining soup mixture onto of the asparagus in an even layer.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the crushed corn flakes and butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and the top is lightly browned.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

For this I am going with High cost per serving based on the ham, which is available but at a premium price. Even though the ham is high priced, this sounds like an excellent casserole.
Shortcut: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES
Pork Apple Bake
July 9, 2021 Lee
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Pork Apple Bake

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 15.
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 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pork steaks, 1 inch thick
  • salt and pepper, as desired
  • 3 medium apples, unpeeled, cored, cut into 3rds
  • 3 medium onions, cut into ½ inch slices
  • 1 can sweet potatoes, drained, (16 oz / 454 g)

Instructions
 

  • Trim fat from pork steaks, heat the fat in a large non stick pan, cook until you have about 2 tablespoons of melted fat in the pan then remove the solids.
  • Brown the pork steaks in the hot fat on both sides, seasoning with salt and pepper as desired while browning.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out a 7x11 inch baking pan.
  • As the pork steaks are browned, place them in the baking pan, overlapping slightly.
  • Place apple pieces and onion slices on each pork steak.
  • Add sweet potatoes on top. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Pour in ½ cup water into the baking pan.
  • Cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until pork is cooked through.
  • Serve with sides of your choice, enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving as I have not seen canned sweet potatoes, yet. I think the way to make this would be to use homemade sweet potatoes first and use that in this recipe, that would make this Low cost per serving. I do not have a homemade recipe for the sweet potatoes but will be adding one.
Variant: 1. I think pork chops would work well in this recipe, I will try this as well.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,CASSEROLES