Kitchen Sink Casserole

I love this recipe because there are so many variations available. If you don't like mushrooms or spinach, throw in some carrots and peas instead. Not a fan of red meat? Use ground turkey or chicken. The soup can be any variety of the "cream of" options as well.

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS:

 1 pound ground meat

 1 large onion, chopped

 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

 Salt and pepper

 Garlic powder

 1 dash Worcestershire sauce

 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup

 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

 1 (16 ounce) package frozen potatoes

 1 cup of shredded cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

2. Brown ground meat and onion over medium-high heat.

3. Season with Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

4. Add the mushrooms, and saute them for a couple of minutes. Drain off any excess grease, and stir in the cheese, cream of mushroom soup, spinach, and potatoes.

5. Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.

6. Top with additional cheese if desired.

7. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until hot and bubbly.

Crock Pot Corn Chowder

I've made this recipe several times and it always hits the spot on a cold Fall or Winter evening. Being made in the crock pot makes it even better!!

Serves  4-6

INGREDIENTS:
6 slices bacon, fried until crisp OR you can use the Hormel brand bacon pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
16 oz. cream corn
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water, cream, broth, milk, or half and half (or any combination)
1 cup of cubed ham or chicken (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine all ingredients in the crock pot except the cream.
2. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low 6-8 hours. I prefer the low setting because the flavors marry each other nicely.
4. Add in the cream (or liquid of choice) until heated through.