# Casseroles and other easy recipes **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 28, 2003, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416 "2003-07-28T12:21:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2003, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/21 "2003-07-29T22:14:01Z")
Here’s one I’ve always liked that’s really easy (and no tuna, no fish, no tomatoes and not Mexican!)… **Chicken Divan** Preheat oven to 350º In a bowl, mix condensed cream of mushroom soup (you can substitute cream of chicken or cream of celery) with mayo or Miracle Whip. (Use as many cans of soup as you’ll need to cover all the chicken breasts you’ll be preparing, and add 1/4 - 1/3 cup of mayo for each can of soup, to taste) Salt and pepper to taste Steam broccoli until just slightly cooked (it should still be crunchy!) Line the bottom of a glass baking dish with broccoli Lay boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of broccoli Pour soup/mayo mixture over the chicken and broccoli to cover. Bake uncovered for 30 - 40 minutes (until juices from the chicken run clear) When done, sprinkle the top with seasoned Italian breadcrumbs and put under the broiler for a few minutes until the top is browned and crunchy. Serve over egg noodles Enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2003, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/22 "2003-07-29T22:23:27Z")
Here’s one that Mr. Pug, the non-cook, even finds easy: Country French chicken stew In an oven-proof casserole dish, sear one cut-up chicken in a little butter over medium-high heat until it is browned all over but not cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet. Saute one thinly sliced onion in the same pan over low heat until it is quite soft and a little golden. While the onion is cooking, put one-half cup each of dry white wine and water into a bowl, and whisk into it a big tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Spoon any excess fat out of the pan and put the chicken back in. Add the wine mixture and couple of big pinches of salt. Put the pan into a 375 degree oven and roast for 40 minutes, basting occasionally. You may thicken the pan juices, if you wish, with a little flour and water. If you have access to fresh tarragon, this is the type of dish it was designed to season. Serve with white Burgundy or a fruity chardonnay and lots of crusty bread and a salad. ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2003, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/23 "2003-07-29T23:21:12Z")
Congratulations on the baby! 🙂 Here’s an easy casserole for breakfast or anytime, actually. I’ve only fixed it with crabmeat, but I think it would work just as well with ham or even sausage. It makes a 13x9 pan, which is a lot, but it keeps well. Combine in a big bowl: 8 beaten eggs 2 cups half and half 1 sweet red pepper (chopped) 8 oz. crabmeat, chopped (the imitation stuff is fine) 1 cup soft bread crumbs (I used cracker crumbs and it was okay, if a bit stiff) 4 oz shredded Swiss cheese 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped green onions (or regular onions) salt and pepper Transfer to greased 13x9 pan or baking dish and bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it sit for about ten minutes before cutting into it. ---
**Author:** ![An\_Arky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/87869e/32.png) [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/24 "2005-08-10T00:26:00Z")
I must be old-fashioned; I like a lot of this stuff! A couple of dishes I still make are made with Campbell’s Soup, though I didn’t get the recipes from them… _Sausage Casserole_ (Brown a pound of sausage, combine with 2 C cooked rice and Vegetable Beef Soup/water and bake in a casserole dish at 375 for 30 minutes) and _Hobos_ (Brown 4 thick hamburger patties, place in a casserole, put onion slices, then potato slices, then Cream of Mushroom Soup on top, cover and bake at 400 for an hour). Both are cheap, filling, and dang it, downright tasty (especially the hobos). ---
**Author:** ![An\_Arky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/87869e/32.png) [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/25 "2005-08-10T00:32:00Z")
Holy flurking crap! This is the most bizarre posting thing that has EVER happened…I was going to post about those two dishes in the thread about old recipes that have gone by the wayside., but it shows up here, and I’m pretty sure I hadn’t even opened this thread. WTF??? ---
**Author:** ![nonacetone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonacetone/32/2819_2.png) [@nonacetone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonacetone)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/26 "2005-08-10T00:47:46Z")
Here’s one that we enjoy at our house: Sour Cream Chicken 2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup lemon juice 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 2 teaspoons paprika 1 clove garlic, pressed 2 teaspoons pepper 3 whole chicken breasts, split and skinned 3/4 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup butter \*Combine sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, poultry seasoning, paprika, garlic and pepper until well mixed. \*Add chicken pieces and coat thoroughly. \*Allow to marinate in the sour cream mixture, covered, overnight, in the refrigerator. \*Remove pieces of chicken from the sauce and roll in the crumbs. \*Arrange in a large, greased, baking dish and dot with butter. \*Bake uncovered at 350F for 45 minutes, or until done. \*Serves 6. ---
**Author:** ![Odinoneeye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/97f17d/32.png) [@Odinoneeye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odinoneeye)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/27 "2005-08-10T01:15:35Z")
You want easy comfort food, nothing beats Shepherd’s pie. Start by sauteing a small onion in olive oil, then brown about a pound of ground beef. When brown, sprinking in about a tablespoon of flour and mix into a gravy, put the whole thing in a baking dish, cover with mashed potatoes (I prefer fresh, but instant is easier), then top off with slices of american cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted to your taste. I prefer it a bit on the brown side. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/28 "2005-08-10T14:58:17Z")
Real Simple Real Easy Beef ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/29 "2005-08-10T15:01:16Z")
Well shoot - hit the wrong thing on my keyboard. TO CONTINUE THE BEEF THING 1 pound sirloin, cut in 1/2" or so chunks 1 jar Heinz Savory Beef Gravy 2 T Soy Sauce 1/2 Green Onions sliced 1 Green Bell Pepper, julienned 1 Red Bell Pepper, julienned 1 T or so butter Melt butter in the skillet, and brown sirloin. Brown it good - it will taste better this way. Add the gravy, and soy sauce, and simmer covered till meet is tender. Add the vegetables, and simmer an additional 10 or so minutes. Serve over rice. It’s just plain old comfort food, and Mr2U wants it at least once a week. ---
**Author:** ![C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b2d939/32.png) [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/30 "2005-08-10T16:36:18Z")
I just want to point out that this thread is about two years old. It is possible (even likely) that a number of the previous posters are no longer members of the Message Boards, so “discussion” is probably pointless. In fact, the person asking for recipes who started this thread isn’t with us any longer. This is one reason we aren’t thrilled with resurrecting old threads. ---
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/31 "2005-08-10T16:58:49Z")
To be fair, I forgot the thread existed (if I ever noticed it the first time around), but I’m seeing all kinds of recipes I want to try. I’m glad it got bumped back up, so I could get some use from it. ---
**Author:** ![sj2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@sj2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sj2)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/32 "2005-08-10T17:24:16Z")
Another way to do a quick pot pie…and loaded with fat (err…comfort) is to: take a frozen pie crust fill with frozen veggies or canned and frozen chicken or turkey tenders Add 2 eggs and a cup of half/half mixed together tons of nutmeg bit of garlic powder Sprinkle with Cheese and throw in the oven for an hour I like to top with sour cream ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/33 "2005-08-10T17:37:00Z")
> [@Big Bad Voodoo Lou](#): > > To be fair, I forgot the thread existed (if I ever noticed it the first time around), but I’m seeing all kinds of recipes I want to try. I’m glad it got bumped back up, so I could get some use from it. You & me both , Lou ! I have now saved this thread to my favorites list , and will pluck me out a recipe when I want something new & easy ! Thanks y’all !! ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/34 "2005-08-10T21:27:45Z")
**Easy Chili** (this recipe isn’t a classic chili but it’s simple, fast, and relatively cheap) 1-1/2 pounds hamburger chopped onion Campbell’s Tomato Soup-two large or five small cans,(don’t add the water) Kidney beans-two cans Chili powder( or other seasonings as you like them) Brown hamburger with as much chopped onion as you like. Stir in the soup and the beans. Don’t bother draining the beans. Simmer at low temperature until soup isn’t brightly colored any longer, and all ingredients are hot. Add chili powder(or other seasonings) to taste, and simmer a little longer until flavors are blended. Serve as desired. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/35 "2005-08-10T21:32:14Z")
Me too, I didn’t see until my recipe was up that this was a zombie thread. But as has already been said, I like it! ---
**Author:** ![quiltguy154](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ad7895/32.png) [@quiltguy154](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/quiltguy154)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/36 "2005-08-10T21:38:23Z")
3 Ingredient Meatloaf: -24 ounces ground beef[fairly good stuff] -1 envelope dry onion soup mix -1 small can evaporated milk[approx. 5 fl oz] ``` Mix well, shape, and let sit for 15 minutes. Bake for about an hour at 350F. It's a bit salty, bear that in mind as you prepare your go-withs. ``` ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2005, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416/37 "2005-08-10T21:43:38Z")
Chicken Noodle Stuff 1 large can chicken (or cubed cooked chicken) 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can mushrooms 1 box frozen peas and carrots ½ lb Velveeta ½ soup can milk cooked noodles (about a 12 oz bag) Put all ingredients into a large skillet. Simmer, stirring often, until peas and carrots are done and cheese is melted. Add the noodles and mix together. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casseroles-and-other-easy-recipes/191416.md?page=1)