Two versions of Baked Ziti

Kay made this for our family. Initially I just thought "Ohhh another casserole, not my favorite." But once we started eating we couldn't stop. I think it was the combination of the white sauce and red sauce that gave it more depth of flavor and made it more delicious than other casseroles. This recipe is definitely a WINNER!

Easier Baked Ziti (quicker), preparing and cooking 40 min
1-2lbs ground hamburger (optional half could be sausage)
16oz favortie pasta
1 chopped onion (Sauteed)
2 jars Classico spaghetti sauce
1 jar Classico alfredo sauce
1/4-1/2 c milk
1 t garlic powder
1/2t onion powder
1 t season salt
1/2t Italian Seasoning
2c shredded mozzarella

-Prepare noodles.
-Brown and drain ground meat, saute onion.
-Dump sauces into 9x13 pan, use milk in the jars to get out extra sauce
-Add meat and noodles to 9x13 pan, Mix everything together.
-Sprinkle cheese on top.
-Bake 350 for 20 minutes



Original Baked Ziti,  preparing and cooking 60 min
16oz favortie pasta
1 lb jimmy dean sausage
1 chopped onion (Sauteed)
1/2t garlic
2c shredded mozzarella

1 jar Classico Spaghetti Sauce (24 Oz)

White sauce-

8oz cream cheese

1/2 cube butter

1 c whipping cream or heavy cream

1/2c Parmesan

1/2t garlic

-Cook pasta

-Brown sausage, garlic, and onion. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer 30 min, low heat.

-White sauce- put ingredients in sauce pan and heat gently.

-Use 9x13 pan, layer pasta, white sauce, red sauce and top with mozzarella.

Bake 350 for 20 min covered and 10 min uncovered.

Overnight Baked French Toast

10/3/21 I made it and it was delicious. Next time double it for our family of 6

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16     8 eggs
4       2 cups half and half (one pint)
2       1 cup milk (whatever kind you have on hand)
3/4c  6 tablespoons brown sugar
3t      1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1t      1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (a little less if using table salt)
2       1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2       1 lb loaf of french bread
softened butter for greasing baking dish (2-3 tablespoons)

Topping
4 tablespoons packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cold butter

For Serving
melted butter
maple syrup
powdered sugar
berries
whipped cream

Can prepare a couple days before hand.
Crack eggs into large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.  Whisk in half and half and milk.  Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla.  Set aside.

Use softened butter to butter bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking dish.  Cut bread into  1 inch chunks and place in dish.  Whisk egg mixture one more time and then pour evenly over bread.  Use a rubber spatula to very gently toss bread, moving bread on bottom to top, and making sure all of the piece on top get dipped in egg mixture.  Spread out evenly, cover dish, and place in fridge overnight.

To make topping, place brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl and stir to combine.  Cut cold butter into very small pieces and add to bowl. Use clean hands to break up butter and combine mixture until crumbly.  Cover and place in fridge until morning.

When ready to bake preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Remove plastic from dish and sprinkle topping evenly over top.  Bake for 40-50 minutes or until top is golden brown.  You can stick a knife or skewer in the casserole to make sure the egg mixture is set on the bottom.  *Note I have left a generous baking time window because it varies on ovens and the size of your bread cubes.  I used to cook this closer to 60 minutes at my old house, but in my new convection ovens it’s done closer to 45.  Keep an eye on it and let me know how long yours takes to bake!

Let cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares.  Drizzle with melted butter and syrup, top with berries, whipped cream and a sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired.

Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

12/20/17 It was okay, I'm not much of a casserole for any meal.

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1 pound mild ground pork sausage

1 onion

1 chopped red pepper sauteed

1 (30-ounce) package frozen hash browns
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
2 cups milk

Can assemble and prepare a couple days before hand. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the fridge. Then cook the day you want to eat it.
Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink. Remove sausage and Saute onion in sausage oil for 5 plus min, then add red pepper for a few minutes.
Prepare hash browns according to package directions, using 1-1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. I put hashbrowns in oven at 400 on a oiled cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheet with hash brows in the preheated oven and cook for 15-30 minutes. After 15-30 minutes, remove from the oven, and give them a toss. Place back in the oven and cook another 15 minutes, or until crispy.
Stir together hash browns, sausage, and cheese. Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Whisk together eggs, milk, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Pour evenly over potato mixture.
Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.

optional- Top with sliced avocados, pico de gallo, and a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with green onions.

Chicken Spaghetti

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1 whole raw chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Two 10 3/4-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup
1 medium onion, finely diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 350degrees F.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken pieces to the boiling water and boil for a few minutes, and then turn the heat to medium-low and simmer, 30 to 45 minutes.
Remove the chicken and 2 cups of the chicken cooking broth from the pot. When the chicken is cool, remove the skin and pick out the meat (a mix of dark and white) to make 2 generous cups. Discard the bones and skin.
Cook the spaghetti in the chicken cooking broth until al dente. Do not overcook. When the spaghetti is cooked, combine with the chicken, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, the green peppers, red peppers, seasoned salt, cayenne, soup and onions, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in 1 cup of the reserved chicken cooking broth, adding an additional cup if needed.
Place the mixture in a 9- by 13-inch casserole pan and top with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake immediately until bubbly, about 45 minutes. (If the cheese on top starts to get too dark, cover with foil.)

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/chicken-spaghetti-recipe.html?oc=linkback

Spaghetti Dinner

1/2 medium onion
1lb hamburger
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can (15oz) tomato sauce
1/2 c chopped olives
1c shredded cheese
12oz spaghetti noodles (cooked and drained)

Cook hamburger with onion.  Mix soup and tomato sauce, add olives.  Stir in hamburger.  Put cooked spaghetti into large casserole dish and mix in hamburger mix.  Cover with cheese.  Bake at 350 for 15min

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