CASSEROLE RECIPES

Chicken Alfredo Casserole

6 ounces fettucine or medium noodles, cooked and drained
10 ounce package frozen broccoli cuts
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 1/4 cups milk
2 1/4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, for sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, for top

Cook pasta according to package directions: drain and set aside. Run water over broccoli to thaw. Sauce: In large saucepan, melt butter or margarine. Stir in flour, basil, salt, and pepper. Add milk all at once. cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir one minute more. Remove from heat; Stir in chicken, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and well drained broccoli. Add pasta and toss to coat. Place chicken mixture in greased 7 x 12 x 2 inch baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes. Remove foil. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through.


Sante Fe Casserole

1 pound ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup flour
1 cup sour cream
7 ounces green chilies, diced
11 ounces corn or tortilla chips
2 cups monterey jack or cheddar , shredded
1/2 cup green onions, sliced

Brown meat and stir until crumbly; drain fat. Add taco seasoing; blend well. In small bowl, combine broth and flour. Add to meat mixture; bring to a boil to slightly thicken. Stir in sour cream and chilies; blend well. In 13 x 9 inch light greased baking dish, place 1/2 of the chips. Top with 1/2 of the beef mixture, 1/2 of the suace, half of the cheese, and half of the green onions. Layer again with remaining ingredients ending with green onions. Bake, uncovered, at 375F for 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.