Marvelous Recipes

A delicious side filled with old-fashioned good taste! Can also be served as a meatless main dish.

1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups milk
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16 oz) bag frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

1. In a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine; add onion and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.

2. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; blend well. Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.

3. Gradually add eggs and cheese. Stir in corn and parsley. Pour into an 11×7-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

4. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and 1-1/2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine; sprinkle over corn mixture in baking dish.

5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes or until mixture is set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Emily

A hearty, hunger-satisfying casserole your family is sure to enjoy!

3 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (7 oz) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Cook and drain the pasta as directed on the package, using minimum cooking time.

2. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; drain.

3. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper; mix well.

4. In a 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, layer 1/2 each of the pasta, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, Parmesan cheese, tomato mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.

5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and casserole is hot. Makes 8 servings.

Emily