Marvelous Recipes

A delicious broccoli and rice combination that makes a great side or add cooked chicken, turkey or ham for a complete meal-in-one.

1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 tablespoon dry minced onion flakes
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 (16 oz) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10-3/4 oz) can cheddar cheese soup
1 cup French-fried onions, (optional)

1. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and onion to a boil. Stir in the rice; remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

2. Add the broccoli, cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese soup ; stir to blend.

3. Transfer mixture to a greased 11×7-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with French-fried onions, (if using); bake an additional 5 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

Emily

Tender rotini pasta in a creamy cheesy sauce equals comfort food at it’s very best! A delightful side that goes great with just about any meat you choose!

3 cups rotini pasta, cooked and drained
1 (10-3/4 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
6 ounces processed cheese spread (Velveeta), cut into small cubes
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a 1-1/2 quart casserole.

2. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until hot. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Emily

Ready for a change of taste? Try this new and delicious way to perk up the flavor of cauliflower!

Cooking Spray
1 (10-3/4 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16-20 oz) bag frozen cauliflower florets, thawed
1 cup finely grated Swiss cheese
1/3 cup cooked crumbled bacon (can use real bacon bits)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Spray a 2-qt. casserole with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together the soup, milk, garlic, salt, pepper, cauliflower and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Pour into the prepared casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and the crumbled bacon.

3. Bake, uncovered, for 50 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbly and the cauliflower is tender. Makes 6 servings.

Emily

Almost anything “potatoes” is a hit with my family. This recipe can be served as a side with any meat choice or it can be a complete meal by adding 2 cups chopped fully cooked ham. Either way, it will be delicious!

1 (10-3/4 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 oz) container sour cream
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 (32 oz) package frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup French fried onions

1. In a very large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the French fried onions; blend well.

2. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 13×9-inch shallow baking dish.

3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes; sprinkle with the French fried onions and bake an additional 15 minutes or until hot and onions are golden brown. Makes 8 servings.

Emily