Cheesy Potatoes

These are so good!!

You will need:
1 bag of frozen hash brown potatoes (I've used cubes & shreds...either one works!)
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 16 oz. container of sour cream (reduced fat works fine)
1 8 oz. bag of shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c. butter, melted (or if you're like me and think it's going to melt in the oven anyway??...just slice it up and mix it in!)
chopped onion, optional (I probably use about 1/4 - 1/2 cup)
salt & pepper, to taste

Mix all together in a large bowl and pour into 9x13 dish. Bake at 350 for about 45-60 minutes.

Some people sprinkle the top with chip crumbs or corn flakes...I prefer mine without, but it's up to you!

ENJOY! :)

**This recipe is too much for our family to eat at a meal. I usually make the whole recipe, but freeze half of it in a ziploc bag or a glass dish that be put in the freezer. When I am ready to use them, I thaw them and bake according to the directions.

Corn Casserole

You will need:
1 stick butter or margarine, melted
1 can creamed corn
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
8 oz. sour cream (I think I usually end up adding more...who measures!?)
2 eggs, beaten
1 Jiffy (off brands work well too!) cornbread mix
1 4 oz. can green chiles chopped & peeled

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray 9x13 baking dish. In large bowl, combine all of the above ingredients and mix well. Pour into sprayed dish, spread evenly. Bake 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned.

ENJOY! :)

Roasted Potatoes

These are SO good!! My whole family LOVES them!

You will need:
6-8 medium sized potatoes, cut into cubes (I leave the skins on)
2 1/2 t. kosher salt
3-4 t. lemon juice
1 1/2 t. dill weed (dried)
3/4 t. paprika
3/4 t. black pepper
3 t. minced garlic
olive oil (I just drizzle this on but I'm guessing it would be about 1/8 - 1/4 c.)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Bake at 400 degrees for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Black Bean Salsa

LOVE this stuff!! I've heard this type of salsa called different things...one of them being Cowboy Caviar. It is so easy to make and YUMMY!



You will need:
1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 package of frozen corn, thawed
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. red onion, chopped
1/4 c. lime juice
1 envelope Good Seasons Garlic & Herb Seasoning Mix
5 T. chopped cilantro
2 t. cumin

Mix all of the ingredients together; refrigerate. Serve with tortilla chips, if you choose, my favorite way. I've also ate it without the chips, as sort of a side dish type thing.

ENJOY!

Parmesan Baked Potatoes

I thought these were pretty tasty!

You will need:
8 potatoes, quartered
1 stick butter, melted
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
2-3 T. minced garlic
salt & pepper, to taste

Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.

Mix all ingredients together and pour into 9x13.

Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour.

Easy Pasta Salad

This is an easy pasta salad that you can throw together quickly with very little effort and as many or as few ingredients as you choose.

You will need:
1 box of rotini pasta noodles
1 16 oz. bottle of Italian salad dressing

Add veggies of your choice--I have been using the grape tomatoes and zucchini from my garden...and also some red onion. BUT you could add cucumbers, olives, green pepper...or whatever you like! There are so many options!!

I sometimes also add small cubes of cheese...whether it be cutting up string cheese or some chunk cheese that I have on hand.