Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Amish Five Layer Dinner

Cooking Time: 2 hr 
Ingredients 2 cups raw hamburger 
2 cups raw potatoes, 
sliced 2 cups celery, 
diced 2 teaspoons salt or less 
1/4 teaspoon pepper 
1 cup green pepper, 
diced 2 cups canned tomatoes 
1 medium onion, thinly sliced (optional..I didn't add this, but you can when you make it if you want!)


Instructions 
Grease a casserole dish. 
Sprinkle each layer with salt and pepper before adding the next layer.   Place potatoes in the bottom of the casserole Add the layer of celery. Add the layer of hamburger.  Add the green pepper. Pour the tomatoes over the mixture.   

Bake for 2 hours at 350 degrees F.


Since yours is already put together, just thaw and bake for 2 hours and 350!

Monday, July 22, 2013

Manicotti by colette

1 box manicotti noodles
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 1/2 tsp. parsley
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 egg (slightly beaten)
2 cups cottage cheese
1/3 c parmesan cheese
1 jar red pasta sauce
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

Boil manicotti as directed on box. Brown beef with spices; drain. Mix egg, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, 3/4 c. cheddar cheese, and ground beef mixture. Fill each manicotti with cheese and meat mixture. Arrange shells in a 9x13 pan. Pour sauce over shells. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave 12-15 minutes on high. Top with mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 c. cheddar cheese. Let stand covered until cheese melts.

**For freezer meal, quick freeze stuffed manicotti noodles on greased foil covered cookie sheet before putting in freezer bags. Thaw completely before cooking. If noodles are thawed but still pretty cold, extend cooking time until thoroughly heated.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Sloppy Joe Pizza

1 lb ground turkey
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 pizza dough
2 cups shredded cheese
1 McCormick seasonings-Sloppy Joe Mix
1 cup water

Directions:
Cook turkey and drain/rinse grease. Mix paste, water, seasoning packet, and cooked turkey. Spread on pizza dough. Top with cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 7-10 minutes.

*thaw meat before making pizza