Breakfast Casserole

Over conference weekend we had the in laws up to our place for brunch. We tried a new breakfast casserole which I do believe is now my new favorite. It got all golden brown, was fluffy and simply delicious.

1 lb country sausage
3 c. frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
3 c. shredded cheddar cheese
12 large eggs
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp salt

Grease 9x13 inch pan. Cook sausage. Spread hash browns in bottom of the pan, t hen top with salt, sausage and cheese. (You can prepare to this point and keep in the refrigerator until ready to to cook.) Before cooking, combine eggs and milk and pour over the other ingredients. Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes.

South of the Border Casserole

This one is delicious, my kids gobbled it up!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sour cream

1 1/2 cups salsa

Cooking spray

6 cups cooked rice

16 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Directions

In medium bowl, combine sour cream and salsa; set aside.

Coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Layer bottom of dish with 3 cups rice.

Top with half of the sour cream mixture, then with 1-1/2 cups cheese. Add layer of beans, remaining rice, and remaining sour cream mixture. Bake at 350 degrees 15 minutes; remove from oven.

Mix remaining cheese with chips and sprinkle on lasagna. Return to oven and bake 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Chicken & Rice Casserole

My kids gobbled this one up.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
• 3 cups diced, cooked chicken
• 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans green beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (6-ounce) box long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package directions
• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
• Pinch salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat butter or oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.

Add all remaining ingredients to bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined.

Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.