Broccoli Casserole

Broccoli Casserole

You'll need 2 pkgs frozen chopped broccoli, 1/2 cup grated sharp cheese, 1/2 cup mayo, salt & pepper, 1 can mushroom soup, 1 egg well beaten, 1 tablespoon chopped onion (I use more), 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers, bacon bits

Directions:

Cook broccoli until done then drain.  Combine all ingredients (except crackers & bacon bits) then combine w/ broccoli.  Put in greased dish and bake 20 mins at 400 degrees.  Add crumbs and bacon bits on top and brown.

[from CB]

Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Applesauce

6 medium (2 pounds) sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes


1 1/2 cups applesauce

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup chopped nuts, toasted

 
Place sweet potatoes in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except nuts; spoon over potatoes.


2.Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are very tender.

3.Sprinkle with nuts.



Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer’s directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.
 
[from Kristin]

Thanksgiving Turkey

Reagan, last year was my first year too. I am a recipe research freak. I read and read and read until I find one I like. Even then, I end up taking parts of one recipe and combining it with another. I feel that I have found (in my head, of course) the best way to do it.




I roast, no bag and not stuffed. I do not stuff because: 1) it takes longer to get the stuffing cooked which in turn drys out the turkey. 2) I worry about not cooking it long enough and having raw turkey touch the stuffing.



I do fill the cavity with garlic, lemon, celery and carrots. I also rub an herb butter under Tommy's skin and all around him. I will give you the recipe if you want it.



I have heard that brining produces the juiciest turkey. Oh, and if you don't have one, get a digital thermometer that you leave on the counter so you can see the temp with out opening the door.

 
[from Molly]

Pineapple Casserole

i am making pineapple casserole. it may sound gross, but it is soooo good. i made it for DH's pot luck last week and it was the first thing to go. people were fighting over it. well, not physically, but there were some hurt feelings.




2 cans pineapple chunks & 1 can crushed pineapple drained and put in a casserole dish.



Mix 3 cups shredded chedder cheese, 6 TB flour, 1 cup sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle over pineapple chunks



Melt 2 sticks of butter. Combine butter with 2 sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers. Sprinkle crackers over top of casserole



Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.



[from Molly]

Aunt Cindy’s Cheesy Potatoes

Total Time: 35 min
Cook Time: about 45 min


Ingredients:

• 1 pint sour cream
• 2 C shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ C margarine
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• ½ C onion, chopped
• 1 t salt
• ½ t pepper
• 32 oz. bag of southern style hash browns, thawed
• 2 C corn flakes, crushed
• 1/2 C margarine, melted

Directions:

Over medium-low heat mix and melt together first 7 ingredients (sour cream to pepper)

Arrange thawed hash browns in 9x13 dish.

Pour melted mixture from #1 over hash browns and mix until coated.

Top with corn flakes and ½ C melted butter.

Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 25-30 min.

6. Uncover and bake for 15-20 min or until bubbling in center.
 
[from lubbersfam]

Dinner Rolls

Here is my recipe for rolls. This is my favorite roll recipe I have tried:




Mix:
2 cups warm water

1/2 cup sugar

2 T yeast



Add:

1 cube melted butter (yes, that might be why this is so good)

2 tsp salt

2 eggs



Mix. Then add 6 cups of flour. Knead.



Raise to top of bowl (double original size). Shape. Put on cookie sheet. Then raise again.



Bake at 350 until golden brown (it seems to take about 20-30 minutes).



There are lots of ways to shape. Here is what I do. To shape, roll out to about a half inch thick and then I use a cup to cut it out in a circle. Then I fold it in half and cut the back side so it stays shut. I also put a little butter in the middle...another reason why it is good. But then you don't need to butter the rolls at all.



I have heard to not roll bread dough out more than twice. So roll, cut out, roll again, cut out. Then don't roll again. Take the left over dough and roll it into a snake (or hotdog) shape, then tie a knot.



You can put egg whites or melted butter on the rolls to help them brown better.



I give myself about 4 hours from start to finish to make rolls. You aren't making them that whole time, but that gives you plenty of time to let them raise. Raising is a big part of good bread.

[from Valerie]

Thanksgiving Turkey

I ended up brining it for 1 hour per pound, then air dried it overnight, and then roasted it on a V rack at 400 for 30 minutes and then 325 until it was at 165. Then I let it rest for at least 30...probably closer to an hour. I didn't manage to get a pic of the roasted bird, but I did take a picture of the carcass. :) Is that weird? I think I take a picture of everything.

[from Raegan]

Turkey Leftovers

I read a recipe for thanksgiving leftovers that sound so yummy. It was kind of like shepard's pie. Layer of turkey with gravy, layer of leftover veggies, layer of potatoes. It sounded good to me. :)

[from Kristi]