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Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole is made with day old French bread, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, milk and fresh blueberries topped with some powdered sugar, syrup and more fresh blueberries. 

Brunch time this spring is looking extra tasty with this delicious casserole with fresh berries. French toast casseroles are great for feeding guests or just for a nice weekend brunch with the family. They are really easy to toss together and are affordable. The blueberries add a nice pop of color to make a dish that typically looks little bleh, look really appetizing! Plus, the blueberries are sweet and add extra flavor. 

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole has a crunchy outside layer and a really soft inside. You get a hint of cinnamon and juicy bites of berry. The perfect dish to wake up to! 

Tips & Tricks

Crusty Bread

Day old, crusty bread works best. You can buy a fresh loaf, cube it and then have it sit out for a couple hours or until it becomes slightly stale. 

Eggs

You can certainly whisk your egg mixture but I find that beating the eggs with hand mixer work best for a really nice consistency and texture in the casserole. 

Let it Rest

Go ahead and prep this casserole the night before! Let the egg mixture soak into the bread before baking for best results. 

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Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole is made with day old French bread, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, milk and fresh blueberries topped with some powdered sugar, syrup and more fresh blueberries. 
Course Breakfast
Keyword brunch, French Toast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cool 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Loaf French bread day old
  • 8 Eggs large
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon ground
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Blueberries
  • Confectioners sugar
  • Maple Syrup

Instructions

  • Cut or tear the day old loaf of bread into bite sized pieces. Place into a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. 
  • Wash the blueberries and add one cup worth into casserole dish. 
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs. then, add brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and milk and beat again. Pour into the casserole dish over the bread. 
  • Cover with aluminum foil and store in refrigerator until ready to bake. Overnight recommended. 
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Uncover casserole and bake 45-55 minutes. 55 minutes with allow the top to get a nice crust. 
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. 
  • Top with the remaining fresh blueberries, a little bit of confectioners sugar and serve with maple syrup. 

Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole

Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole

Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole is made with ground beef, condensed soups and tater tots for a really simple, family-friendly recipe that is both comforting and delicious.

This recipe comes from mom and has a funny back story as it is the first meal she made for my dad when they were teenagers many, many years ago. I’m just going to let you all know now – this isn’t really “first date” food. My dad was terrified to eat this – we can be honest that it doesn’t look like a fancy, beautiful meal but it does taste delicious. I promise. Over 30 years later, my mom still makes this casserole so it is a keeper.

Moms Tater 4-Ingredient Tot Casserole

Let’s get to cooking. This casserole is so easy to make. I like to start with a ground beef with 15 % fat content. I have tried leaner ground beef but it has a tendency to get too dry while cooking and any meat with higher fat content, soaks everything so I like that 15% for this particular dish. Just press the meat into the bottom of a medium sized casserole dish, sprinkle some pepper and cover with a layer of frozen tater tots.

Next, mix up the condensed soups and pour over top of tater tots and sprinkle a little more pepper. Cover and bake for 30 minutes and uncover to finish off cooking. Dinner time doesn’t get much easier than that!

Moms 4 Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole
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Tater Tot Casserole, Hamburger Casserole, Under 5 ingredients recipe, family friendly recipe, easy casserole

Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole is made with ground beef, condensed soups and tater tots for a really simple, family-friendly recipe that is both comforting and delicious. 

  • 1.5-2 pounds ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 pound tater tots, frozen
  • 1 can cream of mushroom condensed soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken condensed soup
  • pepper
  • parsley garnish (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a medium casserole dish (I use 33 x 25), press the ground beef into bottom.
  3. Pepper the top.
  4. Wash hands well after handling meat or use gloves.
  5. Line a layer of tater tots over top.
  6. In a small bowl, stir the cream of chicken and cream of mushroom together and pour over top of tater tots.
  7. Pepper the top.
  8. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove cover and bake another 15 minutes.
  10. Serve.

Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole is a classic family dinner that is affordable, crazy simple and absolutely dish made with tuna, egg noodles, cream of mushroom, corn and green beans topped with breadcrumbs for some extra crunch.

School starts back up in less than 2 weeks and I am gathering up my arsenal of simple recipes for the fall. I love this Tuna Casserole as a go-to for many different reasons but it is a great dinner that feeds a lot of people for very little money and it just tastes good and comforting. Plus, the kids love this meal!

Tuna Casserole

Pasta, pasta, pasta! You can go never go wrong with pasta. I like to use green beans and corn int his dish but you can easily swap those out for whatever vegetables your kids eat (if they happen to be picky like most). Peas taste great or even mushrooms.

Here is the cost breakdown: 

  • Can of corn- $0.79
  • Can of green beans- $0.79
  • 2 can of condensed soup- $1.78
  • Can of tuna- $3.89
  • Egg noodles- $1.69
  • Milk, butter and bread crumbs cost hardly anything at about $0.30

Tuna Casserole Total

$9.33 which equals $1.16 per serving

We always make a big batch for our family of 4 and enjoy leftovers the next day!

Tuna Casserole
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Tuna Casserole, #simpledinner, #casserole, kid friendly meals

Tuna Casserole is a classic family dinner that is affordable, crazy simple and absolutely dish made with tuna, egg noodles, cream of mushroom, corn and green beans topped with breadcrumbs for some extra crunch. 

Yields: 8 servinsg

  • 2 10 ounce cans cream of mushroom
  • 9 ounce can tuna, drained
  • 1 pound egg noodles
  • 15 ounce can corn, drained
  • 15 ounce can french-style green beans, drained
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • salt
  • pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Boil a large pot of water on stove top and cook egg noodles according to package directions.
  3. While the noodles cook, combine the cream of mushroom, tuna, corn, green beans, milk and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix ingredients well and combine the drained pasta once finished cooking.
  4. Place into a 3qt casserole dish.
  5. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes.
  6. Melt the butter and mix in breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Place the breadcrumb mixture on top of casserole.
  7. Cook another 5 minutes.
  8. Serve.
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes

What are some of your favorite affordable go-to dishes that your kids also love? Let me know in the comments below.

Mother’s Day Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole

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Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole is a perfect Mother’s Day recipe made with Jimmy Dean® Regular Premium Pork Sausage, Wright® Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon, hash browns, eggs, onion, garlic, Mexican cheese and Roma tomatoes.

We are beginning our brunch journey with a trip to Meijer to check off all those items on the grocery list. From produce to fresh flowers to serving platters and so much more, Meijer stores have it all. For this Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole, a visit to the refrigerated meats section is the first stop to grab Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage and Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon. Also, keep an eye out for the new Jimmy Dean Hickory Smoked Bacon now available at Meijer, because bacon is life and you are going to want to try the bold smoky flavor in a slightly thicker cut. Be sure to be on the lookout for the special Mother’s Day stickers on Jimmy Dean and Wright Brand products at Meijer!

THE MEAT

Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage offers a high quality, savory pork sausage with a special blend of seasonings. Ideal for breakfast casseroles!

Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon is a naturally smoked bacon that is hand-trimmed and cut thick. You are going to want to eat this bacon as part of your breakfast, lunch and dinner.

BRUNCH TABLESCAPE

I decided to go with a tablescape that was beautiful, yet simple. The lace table runner is my favorite part. I added some fresh flowers and candles and utilized cake stands wherever possible. I stuck to all white for the plates, table runner, cake stands and serving dishes to help keep the dining room bright and airy. The floral napkins are a vintage find from a while back and inspired this entire table and set the tone for brunch.

What you need for a Mother’s Day brunch tablescape: 

  • Fresh flowers for a pop of color.
  • Candles.
  • Lace table runner.
  • Floral napkins.
  • Cake stands for muffins and pastries.
  • Serving platters, bowls and serving utensils. I used all white to keep the table bright and cheery.
  • Plates, bowls, glasses and utensils for each guest.

BRUNCH MENU

  • Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole. Recipe card below!
  • Blueberry muffins. I used a simple box mix today with bakery style liners.
  • Vanilla Yogurt with granola.
  • Fresh fruit with strawberries, kiwi, blackberries and grapes.
  • Orange juice. You can even set up a beverage bar with juice, water, coffee and some mimosas.
  • Variety of pastries. Some pastries from the bakery at Meijer are easy and delicious for a nice brunch treat.

BACON AND SAUSAGE BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Let’s get to the best part! Our Mother’s Day Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole that is loaded with Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage and Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon for a meaty main dish mom will love. Our menu has pastries, muffins, yogurt and fruit but a hot dish was needed to complete brunch. This Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole hits the spot with your favorite breakfast meats and the must have eggs and hash browns. Plus, the tomatoes add some vibrant color to the top. This casserole is going to make your Mother’s Day! Make sure to click play on the short video at the bottom of the page to see how simple this casserole is.

Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole
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Bacon and Sausage Brunch Casserole is a perfect Mother’s Day recipe made with Jimmy Dean® Regular Premium Pork Sausage, Wright® Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon, hash browns, eggs, onion, garlic, Mexican cheese and Roma tomatoes.

  • 1.5 pound Wright® Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon
  • 16 ounce Jimmy Dean® Regular Premium Pork Sausage
  • 3/4 pound frozen hash browns, thawed
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 eggs
  • .5 teaspoon salt
  • .5 teaspoon pepper
  • .5 cup heavy cream
  • .5 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • .5 cup sour cream
  • chives to garnish
  1. Finely chop half an onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, slice tomatoes and chop a few chives.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. On the stovetop on medium heat, cook your Wright Brand Hickory Smoked Bacon extra crispy, set to the side on paper towels.
  4. Dispose of bacon grease on the bottom of pan and place pan back on medium heat. Add Jimmy Dean Regular Premium Pork Sausage and brown meat. Place the sausage to the side in a bowl.
  5. Place pan back on stovetop and turn down heat a bit, add minced garlic and half a chopped onion. Stir for 2 minutes and set onion mix to the side in a bowl.
  6. In a mixing bowl, add eggs, salt, pepper, heavy cream, sour cream and cheese. Whisk thoroughly. Set to side.
  7. Assemble the casserole after spraying dish with non-stick spray.
  8. Place hash browns in the bottom layer. Use about 3/4 of a 1 pound bag. Add the cooked sausage, then the cooked onion. Spread out evenly.
  9. Add a layer of the cooked bacon slices followed by the egg mixture.
  10. Place in oven for 35 minutes.
  11. Add tomato slices and chives, cook another 10 minutes.
  12. Serve.

Do you have Mother’s Day brunch plans? Let me know in the comments below what you are giving your mom, and most importantly, what you will be feeding her!

 

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

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Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta made with crispy bacon, chunks of chicken, fresh broccoli, rotini pasta and McCormick White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese Seasoning baked with a breadcrumb topping.

I love cooking dishes that don’t require a recipe. I can get in the kitchen and wing it- as a busy mom there is a whole lot of winging it. Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta is one of those dishes! New McCormick Pasta Seasoning Blends take the guesswork out of recipe free cooking. Just add some cooked chicken and crispy bacon with a fresh vegetable to your Mac ‘n’ Cheese and dinner is complete! I went one step further today and also baked the dish into a casserole with a breadcrumb topping for an extra comforting taste in this cold weather.

Find the new McCormick Seasoning Blends in the spice aisle at your local Walmart. Available in flavors such as: White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Tomato Basil, and Parmesan Alfredo that will help you make your favorite pasta dishes with more versatility than existing box blends and sauces. Simply stir the McCormick Seasoning Blends in a bit of butter and milk, then toss with hot cooked pasta.

McCormick Seasoning Blends have no artificial flavors or colors so you can feel good about the meals you serve your family. You can whip up pastas, soups, pretzels dipped in cheese sauce, pour over vegetables or even sprinkle on popcorn!

Find out more about McCormick White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese Seasoning and get even more recipe inspiration!

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Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

Let’s get cooking our Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta!

Start by chopping the bacon and cook on the stovetop until crispy. Drain the bacon grease and set the cooked bacon to the side while you cook the chicken for 10 minutes each side. Make sure to cover the chicken as it cooks. Let the chicken rest while you cut the bunch of broccoli. Dice the chicken and set to the side. While the chicken is cooking, cook your pasta according to box directions and drain.

I like my broccoli firm so I don’t pre-cook it before placing into the casserole. If you like your broccoli soft, steam the broccoli at this point for a few minutes.

Time to bring everything together in a delicious casserole dish! In the pot used to cook the rotini pasta, place the butter, milk and pasta back in. Stir ingredients well and add in the McCormick White Cheddar Pasta Seasoning. Stir until creamy and toss in the cooked chicken, half of the crispy bacon and the broccoli florets. Stir and pour into a casserole dish.

Melt a bit of butter and mix up the breadcrumbs to sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Toss in the remainder of the bacon and bake for 25 minutes. Dinner is ready!

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta
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Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta made with crispy bacon, chunks of chicken, fresh broccoli, rotini pasta and McCormick White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese Seasoning baked with a breadcrumb topping.

  • Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta
  • 1 pound chicken breast, thin cut
  • 16 ounce rotini pasta
  • 1 pound bacon, thick
  • 1 bunch broccoli, florets
  • 16 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup McCormick White Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese Seasoning
  • Bread Crumb Topping
  • .5 cup bread crumbs
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter, melted
  1. Chop the bacon and place on a medium-high heat on the stovetop. Cook until crispy. Drain fat and place bacon pieces on the side.
  2. Place the pan back on the stovetop on a medium heat. Cook the chicken breast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through and keeping covered. There should be a little bit of bacon grease leftover in the pan so there shouldn't be a need to use any oil at this step.
  3. Chop the chicken once it has sit for 5 minutes and place to the side.
  4. Cut your broccoli florets into bite size pieces. I do not cook my broccoli since we are going to bake everything today and I like my broccoli still hard. If you like broccoli soft, you may steam your broccoli at this time for about 5 minutes.
  5. As the chicken on the stove, cook the pasta in a large pot according to box directions and drain.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  7. In the large pot used to cook the pasta, add 16 tablespoons butter and 1 cup milk. Mix in the pasta now and stir.
  8. Add the 1 cup McCormick White Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese Seasoning and mix ingredients well.
  9. Stir in the cooked chicken, half of the crispy bacon and broccoli. Place into a casserole dish.
  10. Melt 1.5 tablespoons butter and mix in .5 cup of breadcrumbs. Mix and then sprinkle on top of casserole. Toss on the other half of the bacon.
  11. Bake for 25 minutes.

What dish are you going to create with new McCormick Seasoning Blends?

Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole with russet potatoes, sour cream, butter, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese and green onion.

The cool weather is approaching and holidays are near which means comfort foods are on the menu! Mashed potatoes is a favorite comfort food in this house. Add cheese and bacon and it is a huge hit! This is one of those dishes that you just cannot stop eating. So make sure there will be plenty for everyone. Big crowds will probably need two of these casseroles!

For the holidays, we always serve mashed potatoes of some sort. Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole pairs perfectly ham. Try our Crockpot Holiday Ham for an easy main dish!

Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

Should we get cooking?

You want to start by peeling all your potatoes and cutting them into quarters before dropping them into a large pot of boiling water. Also cook your bacon at this time until crispy and set to the side. Cook potatoes until soft which takes about 20-25 minutes. Drain and add all the goodies. Loads of cheddar cheese, some butter, milk, sour cream and crispy bacon are added in and mixed. Sprinkle some of the cheese and bacon on top.

Place the Cheesy Potato Casserole into the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Take the casserole out of the oven and place green onion on top before serving.

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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole with russet potatoes, sour cream, butter, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese and green onion.

  • 5 pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • .5 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • .5 pound cooked, crispy bacon
  • 2 green onions
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. Peel the potatoes, quarter and place in a large pot of boiling water for 25 minutes.
  2. While potatoes are on the stovetop, cook the bacon until crispy and chop into small pieces. Set to the side.
  3. Once the potatoes are softened, drain and place into a large bowl (or use the same pot you cooked in). Add the butter, sour cream, milk and desired amount of salt and pepper.
  4. Use a hand mixer to mix until creamy.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  6. Add 2 cups shredded cheese and most of the cooked bacon. Mix again.
  7. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon on top.
  8. Place the mashed potatoes into oven for 20 minutes.
  9. Chop up the green onion and sprinkle over top.
  10. Let sit for 5 minutes and serve!

What are some dishes that your family must have during the holidays? Are mashed potatoes on the menu?

Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole

Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole

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Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole with mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, hash browns, eggs, cheese and topped with jalapeno, tomatoes and avocado.

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Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole is really simple to make. I used a bag of has browns found in the fridge section of your grocery store, eggs and shredded cheddar cheese. I picked my fresh veggies and fruits with onion, mushrooms, green bell pepper, Roma tomato, jalapeno and avocado. I also decided to use frozen spinach, although fresh spinach would also work nicely. If you would like to swap any of the vegetables for another your family enjoys more, you absolutely can!

Place your hash browns on the bottom of your large casserole dish. A 9 x 13 pan will work great. Wash all your fruits and vegetables well and dice. The frozen spinach will need to be defrosted and the excess water removed. I place the spinach in a dish towel and squeeze the water out. On top of the hash browns, add your spinach, diced mushrooms, green bell pepper, and onion. In a medium bowl, whisk your eggs with milk and stir in shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Pour egg mixture over top of hash browns.

Cover and bake for 1 hour. Before serving, add your diced tomato, sliced jalapeno and fresh avocado. A dash of hot sauce is also fantastic on top!

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Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole
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Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole, #ExperienceScrubDots, #ad
  • 10 eggs
  • .5 cup milk
  • 1 pound shredded hash browns, fridge section
  • .5 onion, white
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • .5 cup diced mushrooms, your favorite type
  • 5 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted
  • 1 Roma tomato
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1.5 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • dash of salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  1. Pre heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spray your casserole dish with oil of choice (I did not spray my casserole dish to test out my new sponges and dishwand)
  3. Place your hash browns in the bottom of casserole dish. Spread out evenly.
  4. Wash all your vegetables and fruits.
  5. Defrost spinach and remove excess water. Place the defrosted spinach in a towel and squeeze to remove the water. Place evenly on top of hash browns.
  6. Diced your onion, mushrooms and bell pepper. Spread out evenly in casserole dish.
  7. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Stir in salt, pepper, minced garlic and cheese.
  8. Pour egg mixture into casserole dish.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes,
  10. Slice your avocado and dice tomato and jalapeno.
  11. Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle the avocado slices, tomato and jalapeno over top.
  12. Serve.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole

Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole is a recipe I am super excited to share with everyone. This casserole utilizes all your favorite Thanksgiving day leftovers into one amazing dish. It begins with a layer of stuffing, topped with a mixture of turkey, vegetables and cream of mushroom soup, with a heaping layer of mashed potatoes, topped with more delicious stuffing and gravy drizzled on top.

 

Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole

 

Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole

 

Your family may be like my own. The day after Thanksgiving is like a rush to fridge to call out what leftovers are yours. Mine are Pumpkin Cheesecake and Perfect Mashed Potatoes so don’t even think about it. I know my husband hides the leftover turkey and peanut butter pie every single year. Thanksgiving leftovers Casserole fixes this mad rush to consume your favorites the day after the holiday. We have a nice lunch and I put together this really easy and crazy good casserole. Feel free to exchange ingredients, maybe do some carrots and celery instead of green beans, try mashed sweet potatoes, ham instead of turkey. Use what you have… which brings up ingredient amounts. If you don’t have the exact amount of an ingredient, it’s not the end of the world just simply use what you have left.

 

Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole
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Thanksgivings leftover Casserole
  • 3 cups favorite stuffing
  • 4 cups leftover turkey shredded slightly
  • 1 can cream of mushroom
  • .5 cup milk
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • gravy to drizzle
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Gather all leftover ingredients.
  3. Place 1.5 cups stuffing on bottom of a casserole dish ( I used the 8 by 11).
  4. In a mixing bowl, place 4 cups turkey, 1 can of cream of mushroom, 2 cups green beans and .5 cups milk and give a good mix. I shred the turkey a little bit as I mix.
  5. Place the turkey and vegetable layer on top in casserole dish on top of stuffing layer.
  6. Heat up the mashed potatoes for 2 minutes in the microwave. They don't need to be hot. Give a good stir and layer in casserole dish.
  7. Add another 1.5 cups stuffing on top.
  8. Place in oven for 30 minutes uncovered, you want the stuffing on top to get slightly crisp.
  9. Reheat gravy on the stovetop to drizzle on top.

 

 

Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole

 

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Southwest Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a breakfast packed with spicy chorizo, red and green bell pepper, yellow onion, eggs, tater tots and cheese.

Weekend breakfast is a big deal for my family. The kids wake up asking for eggs and bacon or pancakes or some other great breakfast food to kick off the day. Breakfast casseroles are one of those items I love to make when I get up to toss in the oven while everyone gets ready for the day to enjoy a hot meal together before heading out to our busy weekend activities. They are feeling and warm the stomach making them perfect for the fall and winter season. 

You may also enjoy this meaty Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Casserole. 

Southwest Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Southwest Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole has a super flavorful meat base thanks to the spicy chorizo with great color from the bell peppers that also balance out some of the spice with a sweetness. The tater tots help keep the tummy happy and full and eggs are added so the casserole all comes together. Shredded cheddar cheese adds a little sharpness on top for an all-around delicious casserole. Try adding some sour cream, salsa, hot sauce, guacamole or cilantro when serving for another level of flavor!

Tips & Tricks

Chorizo

You can use a mild or spicy chorizo depending on what your family enjoys. Just make sure to drain the excess oil that is in the pan before adding to the casserole dish. Too much oil will rise to the top when baking and may interfere with the eggs cooking up nice and fluffy inside. 

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Southwest Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Southwest Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a breakfast packed with spicy chorizo, red and green bell pepper, yellow onion, eggs, tater tots and cheese.
Course Breakfast
Keyword breakfast, brunch, chorizo, sausage, tater tots
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chorizo, mild or hot
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 10 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 pound tater tots, frozen
  • salt
  • pepper

Optional Toppings

  • parsley or cilantro
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • hot sauce

Instructions

  • Gather ingredients, cutting board, knife, pan, 2.5 quart casserole dish, aluminum foil, mixing bowl, whisk, measuring cup and kitchen utensils.
  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Dice the bell peppers and onion.
  • On stove top, brown the chorizo.
  • Drain the excess fat from chorizo and then place into casserole dish.
  • Mix in the diced bell peppers and onion.
  • In the mixing bowl add 10 eggs, 1/2 cup of milk and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk well and add to casserole dish.
  • Layer the tater tots on top of the casserole, followed by shredded cheese.
  • Cover casserole with aluminum foil and cook in oven for 1 hour.
  • Remove foil cover, let cook another 10 minutes.
  • Let cool 5 minutes and serve with some fresh parsley or any other toppings you want!