Mix and Match Casserole - Recipe

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MIX AND MATCH CASSEROLE

CHOOSE ONE SAUCE MAKER:

1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can Cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
2 (14 1/2 oz. each) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained

CHOOSE ONE VEGETABLE:

1 (14 1/2 oz.) can cut green Italian beans, drained
1 (15 1/4 oz.) can sweet peas, drained
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can asparagus cuts and tips, drained
1 (15 1/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (13 1/2 oz.) can chopped spinach

CHOOSE ONE PASTA/RICE:

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup uncooked regular rice
4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
3 cups uncooked small pasta shells

CHOOSE ONE MEAT/FISH/POULTRY:

2 (6 oz.) cans solid white tuna in spring water, drained and flaked
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cups chopped cooked ham
2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1 pound ground beef, browned and drained

CHOOSE ONE OR MORE EXTRAS (OPTIONAL):

1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 1/2 oz.) can chopped green chiles
1 (1 1/2 oz.) envelope taco seasoning mix

CHOOSE ONE OR TWO TOPPINGS:

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
1 cup round buttery crackers, crushed
1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix

PREPARING THE CASSEROLE:

1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
Selected ingredients (see above)

Combine sour cream, milk, water, salt, and pepper with chosen Sauce Maker (omit sour cream and milk when using tomatoes). Stir in selected Vegetable, Pasta/Rice, Meat/Fish/Poultry, and, if desired, Extras. Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.

Bake, covered, at 350°F for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with selected Toppings; bake 10 more minutes.

Invent your own one-dish combinations, switching ingredients for variety. We stirred together the following mixtures and liked the easy preparation. Each casserole bakes 1 hour and 20 minutes, eliminating the need to precook the pasta or rice. But don't limit yourself to these taste-tested recipes -- experiment with different flavors and create family favorites.

Suggested Combinations:

Chicken Casserole: cream of chicken soup, asparagus, rice, chicken, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs.

Ham Casserole: cream of celery soup, green beans, wide egg noodles, ham, garlic, 2 portions Swiss cheese.

Turkey Casserole: 3 cans diced tomatoes, sweet peas, small pasta shells, turkey, onion, garlic, 2 portions mozzarella cheese, herb-seasoned stuffing mix or round buttery crackers.

Ground Beef Casserole: Cheddar cheese soup, corn, elbow macaroni, ground beef, sliced mushrooms, green chiles, taco seasoning mix, 2 portions mozzarella cheese.

Meatless Casserole: diced tomatoes, corn, rice, ripe olives, 4 portions bell pepper, 4 portions celery, garlic, Parmesan cheese.

Tuna Casserole: cream of mushroom soup, sweet peas, elbow macaroni, tuna, sliced mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs.

Makes 6 servings.

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Mix and Match Casserole

· Aug 6 · #142780

Jennifer Wehrwein (Utah) says:

So quick, so easy! I pre-cooked noodles just a bit, added to onion, ham and French style green beans, that I just browned in slow cooker, mixed other ingredients and added a shot of soy sauce. Added some diced cheddar and sprinkled cheddar on top and let it go about 30 minutes in ninja cooker on low, turned to buffet and let it sit about 20 minutes. Delicious! Will try again, maybe tomorrow!

· Nov 10 · #146206

Clare (Canada) says:

Great recipe for leftover roast chicken. It was so easy to make and my son asked for seconds!

· Nov 10 · #146207

Clare (Canada) says:

Great recipe for leftover roast chicken. It was easy to make on a chilly Sunday evening and my son even asked for seconds! Definitely a keeper.

· Jan 6 · #151112

Betty Andrews says:

WHAT a wonderful idea! I put this on my Bookmark so I can prepare dinner with whatever ingredients I have on hand. I'm sure the suggestions will be very useful. Thanks to whomever sent this.

· Jul 1 · #156603

Geneva Parrish Stokes (Florida) says:

I didn't cook the macaroni, as directed, but did not cook done. I suggest you cook the noodles, macaroni a little before baking.

· Mar 26 · #180741

Mimi (Florida) replies:

Or you can use the new Barilla Ready Pasta that's fully cooked. I keep that on hand for quick and easy pasta dishes!

· Aug 18 · #182091

Charlotte (Georgia) says:

I doubled everything to be able to eat one tonight and freeze one for another night. Has anyone else done this and if so, should I cook first and then freeze or freeze without cooking since really everything in it has been cooked except the rice?

· Aug 18 · #182092

Charlotte (Georgia) says:

This casserole recipe(s) has been a staple of mine since first finding it several years ago.

· Jan 17 · #183741

Kim in IL (Illinois) says:

This recipe reminds me of the tuna casserole recipes in the "Joy of Cooking".
I have the 90's edition.
If you don't like canned soup, or you just want to cook from scratch, there are sauces you can easily make. They are called white sauces. When you add other things, like onions, or mushrooms, they are given other names. Then you can choose all these options based on what you have and/or like.
I will try this soon and review it.

· Jan 15 · #191317

Phyllis (Virginia) says:

This should be printed out - and posted inside cabinet doors.
WOW. Takes care of what to do - when you cannot decide or simply trying to use whatever ingredients you have on hand.

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