Blue Ribbon Casserole

1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Package Sloppy Joe Mix
1 8 Ounce Can Tomato Sauce
1 Can Water
3 Cups Cut Cabbage
3 Cups Sliced Zucchini
1 Cup Sliced Onions
Cheese Slices

In a large skillet, brown hamburger. Stir in sloppy joe mix, tomato sauce and a can of water. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes. In a 9 X 12 baking dish, layer cabbage, zucchini and onions. Pour beef mixture over and bake 30-40 minutes at 350°, or until vegetables are done. Put cheese on top and return to oven until melted.

NOTES : This is a great casserole. I used Mexican style tomato sauce and it provided an extra zing. My husband said don't lose the recipe, it's a keeper.

Spicy Macaroni & Cheese

4 Cups Elbow Macaroni -- cooked until almost al dente
8 Ounces Cheddar Cheese -- 1/2 cubed, 1/2 grated
8 Ounces Colby Cheese -- cubed
8 Ounces Monterey Jack Cheese -- cubed
4 Teaspoons Flour
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
8 Tablespoons Sour Cream
2 Large Eggs -- beaten
2 Cups Heavy Cream
2 Cups Half-and-half
1/4 Cup Finely Grated Onions
Buttered Bread Crumbs

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare a large 9 X 13" baking dish.

In a large bowl, toss together the pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard and nutmeg. Add the sour cream, eggs, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions. Pour over macaroni and cover with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes. Add a layer of buttered bread crumbs and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Quick & Easy Lemon Pie

3 Medium Lemons -- (One for juice)
6 Large Eggs -- 2 1/2
2 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
1/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Butter -- melted
1 Unbaked 9-inch Pastry Shell

Preheat oven to 350°.

Grate rind from two lemons, set aside. Remove and discard pith. Separate sections and discard any seeds you find. Put the lemons in a blender. With third lemon, juice it to make 1/4 cups. Add juice to blender along with sugar and grated rind. Blend for a minute or so until smooth. Add eggs and blend well and when thoroughly combined, add melted butter, keeping machine running.

Pour into prepared shell and bake for 45 minutes at 350°

Garnish with whipped cream and a thin slice of lemon.

Amish Breakfast Casserole

1 pound bacon -- diced
1 medium onion -- diced
6 large eggs -- lightly beaten
4 cups frozen shredded hash browns -- thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 1/4 shredded Swiss cheese


In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion until bacon is crisp; drain. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in bacon mixture. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Cheddar-Egg Casserole

6 Cups Cubed Cooked Ham
4 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
8 Cups French Bread Cubes
3 Tablespoons Butter -- melted
1/2 Cup All-purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
8 Large Eggs
4 Cups Milk

Layer ham, cheese and bread cubes in a lightly greased 9 X 13" baking dish. Combine flour and mustard and sprinkle over top. Whisk together eggs, butter and milk; pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate over night. Remove from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Bake, uncovered at 350° for 50 - 55 minutes or until set.

Sausage Egg Bake

8 slices white bread -- crust removed & cubed
1 1/2 pounds sausage -- fried and drained
3/4 pound cheddar cheese -- shredded
4 large eggs -- beaten
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can mushrooms -- sliced and drained
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt

Layer cubed bread, sausage, and cheddar cheese in a 9 X 13 casserole. Beat the eggs and add the milk, mustard, and salt. Pour over bread mixture and cover with mushroom soup and the mushrooms. Refrigerate overnight and bake at 350° for 1 hour.

Sausage Casserole

8 slices white bread -- cubed
2 pounds sausage
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese -- grated
6 large eggs -- slightly beaten
2 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion -- minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon red pepper

Remove crust from bread and cut into cubes. Cook and drain the sausage. Layer bread, sausage, and cheese in a greased 9 X 13 casserole. Combine beaten eggs with milk and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator a while before baking at 350° for about 45 minutes or until golden brown. Leave in oven with heat off for another 15 minutes.