Mexican Lasagne-GF

The Original Burrito Pie was not gluten free, and it made a lot! I tried to scale back a bit since most of my kids are not home. This still serves 8-10 easily, but I fit it in a smaller dish. Here is the updated recipe:

1-1.5 lbs. ground beef or turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans refried beans
2 4 oz. cans green chilies
1 cup salsa-mild or hotter, depends on your preference
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced*
6-12 corn tortillas
2-3 cups shredded cheddar, jack or colby/jack cheese
Salt
Pepper
(I might have added a tsp. of taco seasoning to the ground beef.)

Brown ground meat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. Add onions and garlic. Stir-fry until onion is soft. If using beef, drain off any oil. Add refried beans & salsa. Mix thoroughly and heat through. You can add chopped green chilies too. If you prefer more green chili flavor, use whole chilies, slicing them into strips.

Spray casserole dish with non-stick spray. Add a thin layer of meat/beans to bottom of dish. Add a layer of green chilies, if you didn't mix them in with the meat. Cut or tear tortillas to layer over meat/beans. Add a layer of cheese and repeat for another layer or two. Top with remaining cheese and olives.

Bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve with additional salsa, sour cream, or avocado slices.

*optional

GF Chicken Divan

1 1/4 lbs. boneless chicken, cut into strips
2 TBS oil
Salt & Pepper
Fresh or Frozen broccoli (Can use Asparagus )
1 batch Cream Soup Substitute
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4-1/2 cup milk, to thin sauce
1 TBS lemon juice
1 tsp. curry powder
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
4-6 slices gluten free bread
1 TBS butter

In frying pan, heat oil. Add chicken, salt & pepper. Stir fry until no longer pink and turning light golden brown. Spray baking dish with non-stick spray. Add cooked broccoli to pan. Place chicken atop asparagus. After removing chicken from the pan, add soup, mayo, lemon juice, milk, & curry, scraping pan bits and adding additional milk. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove crusts from bread. Spread butter or margarine on bread. Cut into quarters. Place atop casserole.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted.

Chili Rellenos Casserole w/Chicken

I was in the mood for chili rellenos, but not in the mood to cook them. I just wanted something easy, without a mess. This fit the bill.

6 eggs
1 can evaporated milk
1 can chicken
can green chilies, sliced (I used 3/4 of a 27 oz. can, use can use as few or as many as to your liking.)
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
2 cups grated Monterey Jack Cheese
3/4 tsp. salt
fresh ground pepper

Beat eggs and milk together. Grease casserole dish or spray with non stick spray. Layer chicken, chili strips, cheese and onions. Pour egg/milk mixture over. Top with additional green onions.

Bake at 350 degreees until knife inserted comes out clean (45 to 60 minutes.)
Serve with fresh salsa, sour cream, and avocado slices if desired. Or top it off with Green Chili. (Guess I need to post the gluten free Green Chili recipe.)

Creamy Casserole

I didn't know what to make for dinner tonight. I had some leftovers taht I didn't want to go to waste. I decided to use the glazed pork loin I'd made two days earlier.  Normally I shred and add some BBQ sauce, but thought I'd try something different.  This casserole is based on Mexican Chicken Casserole, only gluten free.

2-3 cups Leftover Pork, diced or shredded (or chicken)
Half Dozen Corn Tortillas
2 cups Sour Cream
2 cups Shredded Cheese
1/4 cup Milk
1 can Green Chilies
1/2 cup Chopped Onions

1 gf chicken bouillon cube
Salsa

Crush bouillon cube and dissolve in 1 TBS hot water.  Place 2 cups sour cream in bowl.  Add bouillon, 1/4-1/2 cup salsa, green chilies, and milk mixing well.  Spray or grease casserole dish.  Spread thin layer of sauce on bottom.  Place layer of tortillas, meat, onion, cheese.  Pour half the sauce over, then tortillas.  Repeat, ending with tortillas, then a sprinkling of cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.  Serve with additional salsa, and avocado slices if desired.

Spring Ham Casserole-Updated

Wanting to use up the leftover Easter ham? This is an easy dish my family enjoys. It varies each time I make it, but here is the basic recipe:

As usually happens, my menu plan this week was altered. I haven't cooked this since going gluten free. But this most certainly is now. Unfortunately as I finished up I realized I did not have any Parmesan cheese. C'est la vie.

2 TBS butter
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
1 cup light cream
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tsp. gf chicken boullion
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
2 cups diced ham
1 8 oz pkg. gluten free pasta-I used Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste
1-2 TBS fresh chopped Parsley to garnish

Saute onion, celery, mushrooms, & red pepper in butter until tender. Add in sour cream and light cream or milk stirring until smooth and warmed. Do not let boil. Toss with ham, pasta, salt, pepper and parsley. Top with parmesan cheese and serve.

(Original Recipe)
2 TBS butter
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup chopped green or red pepper
1 cup light cream (or sour cream)
1 TBS flour
2 tsp. instant chicken boullion
8 oz. sliced mushrooms (optional)
2 cups diced ham
1 8 oz pkg. spaghetti, cooked
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste
1-2 TBS fresh chopped Parsley to garnish

Melt butter on high in microwave. Add diced celery, onion, mushrooms and green pepper. Cook 2 minutes, or until onion is transparent. .Add cream, bouillion, flour. Then gradually add 1 cup water. Mix, then cook on high 12-14 minutes, or until thick, stirring twice during cooking. Toss in ham, spaghetti and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley.

This can be cooked in a pot on the stove instead of microwaved.

Chicken Rice Casserole

A couple of nights ago, I wanted quick food. I was tired and just did not feel like cooking. I hope I can remember what I did to make this. There was almost none of it left at the end of the meal and everyone enjoyed it.

1/2 lb. bacon (gluten free)
1 can chicken
1 cup rice
1 TBS chopped parsley
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream (Daisy brand is gluten free)
1 cup grated cheese
1 chicken bouillon cube (gluten free)

Cook rice, adding bullion cube to water. Slice bacon as in Chicken Bacon Pita (which is NOT gluten free, but delicious for those who don't care about such things.) Brown in skillet, then add onion and cook until tender. Drain bacon and onion on paper towels to remove fat. Place in baking dish. Mix in remaining ingredients, topping with cheese. Bake about 20 minutes at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly.

Creamy Chicken Casserole GF

Going gluten free leaves me longing for creamy chicken pasta. I put this together last night and found it very satisfying.

3-4 chicken breasts,
1-2 cans chopped green chilies (I used 1-4 oz, can, but will probably use the 7 oz. can next time.)
6 chopped green onions, about 1/2 cup
2 cups Daisy sour cream (or other gf sour cream)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp. onion powder
pepper
salt
2-3 GF bouillon cubes
3-4 cups shredded cheese (colby jack, cheddar, or monterey jack)
1 cup Arborio Rice-this is a key ingredient that gives a creamier consistency than regular rice

Cook chicken in pot with water with salt, pepper, 1 bouillon cube, onion powder, and garlic. (I use the pressure cooker so the chicken is extra tender and shreds easily.) Cook rice according to package directions, adding another bouillon cube to the water.

Mix sour cream, green chilies, cilantro, & onion. When chicken is finished cooking, add 1/2 cup of broth to sour cream mixture.

Spray 13 x 9 in. pan with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. Spread rice in pan. Add shredded chicken, all but 1 cup of cheese & top with sour cream mixture. Mix together if desired and top with cheese and additional cilantro. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Shredded Beef Enchiladas

I bought a huge chuck roast the other day. I cooked it up in the crockpot, like a pot roast. I used part of it to make french dip sandwiches we had for dinner. Made lots of roast beef & pepper sandwiches for lunches, and with the rest I made enchiladas.

2-3 cups of shredded beef or cooked stew meat for tacos
Enchilada Sauce
dozen corn tortillas
3 cups shredded cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
black olives (optional)
1 TBS fresh chopped chives or cilantro (or both)

For filling, mix together meat, 1 1/2 cups of cheese, onion, and about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce. If you like black olives, you can add 1/4 cup of chopped or sliced olives to the filling also. Since I have family members who despise them, I just put them on the top. Easy to pick off that way.

Spray or grease a 9x13 inch pan. Ladle a think layer of sauce in pan. Place tortillas in paper towels and heat in microwave for about a minute. Dip each tortilla in sauce, place a couple of tablespoons of filling and roll up. Place in pan, seam down or against the side. When finished, pour remaining enchilada sauce over all. Top with cheese, olives, and chives/cilantro. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, & sour cream.

Leftover Turkey Casserole

Leftover turkey, woohoo! We eat a ton of turkey sandwiches. Sometimes we are lucky enough to have more than what we could possibly eat in sandwiches. This time, since it wasn't even Thanksgiving, I not only froze one whole breast for sandwiches later, but I had plenty to giveaway, have sandwiches, and prepare 2 meals. Yes, I did. Unfortunately, one of those days fell on a snow day. I wanted to make turkey enchiladas, but didn't have corn tortillas. So this is what I did instead. The next day, I mixed up turkey tacos to satisfy the Mexican food craving.

2 cups of leftover turkey, chopped

1 can cream soup

1/2 cup sour cream (or milk)

1 cup salsa or 1 can tomatoes w/green chilies

1/2 cup chopped onion

1-2 cups shredded cheese

1 12 oz. bag of pasta, kluski are my favorite

1 TBS fresh cilantro or parsley

Mix cream soup, sour cream, & salsa together. Add onion and turkey. Cook pasta. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick spray. Add pasta and sauce, mixing gently. Top with cheese and cilantro. Bake 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Baked Ziti

1 16 ounce box of ziti, mostaccioli noodles, or penne pasta
3-4 cups of grated parmesan cheese
2 packages of sliced provolone cheese or 18 slices from the deli
3 to 4 cups of grated mozzarella cheese
1 lb. sausage or ground beef (optional)

Italian Sauce:
1 – 6 ounce can of tomato paste
3-15 oz cans of tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 cloves minced garlic
1 TBS fresh chopped parsley
1 TBS oregano
1 TBS basil (if using fresh, increase to 3 TBS each)
1-2 tsp. crushed fennel seeds

Brown sausage in a medium saucepan. Drain any oil. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 1-2 hours. For dishes like baked ziti, simmering isn't necessary and can be assembled right away. If sauce becomes to thick, thin with additional wine.

Spoon a layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Add a layer of noodles, enough so you can’t see the bottom of the pan. Layer each of the following:

1 cup of shredded mozzarella
1 cup of grated parmesan
6 slices of provolone

Add another layer of sauce and repeat layers.T op with a little sauce and shredded cheese. Bake 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Chicken Rice Casserole

I didn't grocery shop today. I should have, but didn't. I wasn't in the mood to cook. So I threw this together with what I had.

1 can chicken
1 box Rice-A-Roni Chicken Flavor

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 TBS Olive Oil

1/4 cup thinly sliced red pepper

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped celery, including some leaves

1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)

Cook rice according to directions. While rice is cooking, chop and prepare remaining ingredients. Saute onion & celery in olive oil. (I would have just microwaved it, but mine is currently broken and I was too lazy to walk downstairs to my back up kitchen.)

Mix all ingredients in a 2 qt. casserole dish, topping with cheese and chopped parsley if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Serve with Toasted Bagel Slices and salad.

Saucy Chicken & Noodles

4 boneless chicken breasts,
8 oz. baby portobello mushrooms, or any kind sliced
4 sliced green onions
2 TBS butter or olive oil
1 8 oz pkg. cream cheese
garlic salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 TBS sherry or red wine
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
1 TBS fresh parsley
1 pkg. kluski noodles (any kind will work, but these are the best)

Cook noodles while preparing the rest of the dish. In large pan, brown chicken in a bit of olive oil with garlic salt and pepper. Remove from pan. Add butter and saute mushrooms and green onions until tender.
Remove and set aside with chicken. Add cream cheese to pan over medium-low heat until melted.

Add sherry or wine and broth or 1/2 cup water mixed with pan juices from chicken.

Add chicken back to pan & cooked pasta.

Top with fresh parsley. Serve with toasted bagel slices & a fresh salad.

Enchilada Casserole

1 1/2 lb Ground Beef or Turkey
1 med onion chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce or 1 can
1 can sliced olives (about 1/2 cup)
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
l egg
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 lb. Monterrey Jack cheese grated
8 corn tortillas cut in half
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed corn chips (I use fritos)

Brown meat and onion; blend in tomatoes, enchilada sauce, olives, salt, pepper, & garlic powder. Beat egg into cottage cheese. Spread 1/3 of meat into greased 9x12" pan. Top w/1/2 of Jack cheese & cottage cheese mixture. Top w/half the tortillas. Repeat layers; cover w/remaining meat sauce. Top w/cheddar cheese; Sprinkle on crushed chips. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 min.

Frankfurter Goulash

1 bag Kluski Noodles
1 can Contadina pizza sauce
2 TBS butter
6-8 oz. Monterrey Jack Cheese cut into cubes
1 pkg. Oscar Meyer Beef Hot Dogs, sliced into circles
1/2-3/4 tsp. Salt
Shredded cheddar cheese

(I've tried using other noodles, sauce or hotdogs and we didn't like it as well. But the noodles are the most important part not to substitute.)

Cook noodles, drain. Use some of the butter to grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Add hot noodles and mix with remaining butter to coat. Sprinkle with a little salt. Add pizza sauce, cubed cheese, and hot dogs. Top with some shredded cheddar cheese. Bake 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

I used to take this to potluck dinners when my children were little. It was an empty dish at the end of the evening and I always had requests for the recipe.

(I forgot to get a pic of this one baked.)

Mexican Chicken Casserole

3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 small can chopped green chilies
1 onion chopped
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can evaporated milk
2-3 cups shredded cojack or cheddar jack cheese
8-12 corn tortillas (layer nicely when cut in strips)

Mix soup and milk together. Spray 2 qt. casserole dish with non-stick spray. Layer tortillas, chicken, chilies, onion, cheese in dish. For each layer pour soup/milk mixture over. Top with layer of tortillas and cheese. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. If casserole dish is very deep, add 10 more minutes to cook time.

Quick Ham Casserole

2 TBS butter
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup chopped green or red pepper
1 cup sour cream (or light cream)
1 TBS flour
2 tsp. instant chicken boullion
1 cup water (chicken broth can be used in place of boullion and water)
8 oz. sliced mushrooms (jar of mushrooms is ok)
1-2 cups diced ham
1 8 oz pkg. spaghetti, cooked
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Jack cheese is good for those who don't care for parmesan.)
Salt to taste
Parsley to garnish

Melt butter on high in microwave. Add diced celery, onion, mushrooms and green pepper. Cook 2 minutes, or until onion is transparent. Add cream, bouillion, flour. Gradually stir in 1 cup water. Mix, then microwave on high for 5-6 minutes, or until thick, stir twice during cooking. Toss in ham & spaghetti. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Whenever you have leftover ham, chop it up and place in freezer in 1 cup portions. This makes it easy to keep on hand and pull out as needed.

Chicken Divan

(Not one of my best photos)

1 1/2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
Salt
Pepper
2 TBS oil
1 can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk or light cream
1 TBS lemon juice
1 tsp. curry powder
1 bunch asparagus or 2 small bunches of broccoli
(2 pkgs. frozen, but thawed can be substituted)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices white or soft wheat bread
butter or margarine

Slice chicken into strips or bite-size pieces. In frying pan, heat oil. Add chicken, salt & pepper. Stir fry until no longer pink and turning light golden brown. Spray baking dish with non-stick spray. Add cooked asparagus to bottom of pan. Place chicken atop asparagus. In a bowl, mix soup, mayo, lemon juice, milk, & curry powder together. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove crusts from bread. Spread butter or margarine on bread. Cut into quarters. Place atop casserole.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted.

Mexican Lasagne/Burrito Pie

2 pounds ground turkey or beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes
(tomatoes w/green chilies) Reg. or mild*
2 cups salsa-mild or hotter, depends on your preference
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced*
6-10 flour tortillas
2-3 cups shredded cheddar or colby/jack cheese
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Salt*

*optional
Brown ground meat. Sprinkle with garlic salt and a bit of onion powder if desired. Add onions and garlic. Stir-fry until onion is soft. If using beef, drain off any oil. Add refried beans, green chilies, tomatoes, salsa & olives. Mix thoroughly and heat through.

In a large casserole dish or 13 x 9 pan, spread a thin layer of the meat mixture. Top with a tortilla layer and sprinkle with cheese. Continue layering with tortilla/meat/cheese.

Bake 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Serves 12-16

(Just for fun, I added a second photo. I don't always make things the same way every time.)