It's my second week of casserole cooking - the perfect, simple autumn meal main attraction. After Church Crockpot Casserole is a great recipe to prepare before heading out the door and in two hours is ready to serve a hungry family. Taco Casserole is a quick south of the border treat and Spicy Ranch Chicken Casserole is a hearty treat.

Next week: more tasty one-dish recipes. Happy eating!

After Church Crockpot Casserole

1 pkg. beef stew meat, approx. 1 lb. 2 to 3 medium potatoes 2 to 3 carrots 1/2 onion Shredded cabbage if desired Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 can tomato soup  

 

Place all ingredients in slow cooker on high while you go to church or bake approximately 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees.

Taco Casserole

1 1/2 lbs ground beef, browned 1 15 oz. can kidney beans 1 15 oz. can Ro-Tel tomatoes 1 package taco seasoning 2 cups frozen corn 2 cups grated Cheddar/Monterrey Jack mix cheese 2 large handfuls tortilla chips, crushed

 

Mix all ingredients together and pour into 9" x 9" casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes covered. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes or until browned. Garnish with avocado, lettuce, tomato, green onions and sour cream.

Spicy Ranch Chicken Casserole

1/4 cup margarine (or butter) 1 med. green bell pepper, chopped 1 med. onion, chopped 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can (10 oz.) Extra Hot or Milder Ro-Tel 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 12 corn tortillas, torn into bitesized pieces 2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

 

In a large saucepan, cook pepper and onion in melted margarine, until tender (about 5 min.). Add soup (s), Ro-Tel and chicken, stirring until well-blended. In a 13x9x2-inch baking pan, alternately layer tortillas, soup mixture and then cheese, repeating for 3 layers, ending with cheese. Bake 40 min. or until hot and bubbling.