On the 10th day of Christmas, NellBell gave to me....

.....10 casseroles! Comfort food at it's best. Breakfast Casserole 1 tube crescent rolls 1lb. sausage, browned & drained 6-8 eggs 1 (12 oz) bag shredded cheddar cheese Grease a 9 x 13 pan with butter. Put crescent rolls on bottom. Top with sausage. Beat eggs & pour over sausage. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake @ 425 for 15-20 minutes. Beef Nacho Casserole 1 lb. ground beef 1 (12 oz) jar chunky salsa 1 c. sweet corn, drained 3/4 c. Miracle Whip dressing 1 T. chili powder, optional 2 c. (8 oz) shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided tortilla chips chopped lettuce diced tomtaoes taco sauce Heat oven to 350. Brown meat, drain. Stir in salsa, corn, dressing & chili powder. Layer half each of the meat mixture & cheese in a 2 qt. casserole dish. Repeat. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining ingredients. Pork Chop & Potato Scallop 4 pork chops (about 1 lb) 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 c. sour cream 1/4 c. milk 2 T. chopped parsley 4 c. thinly sliced potatoes salt & pepper Brown chops. Blend soup, sour cream, milk & parsley. In 2 qt casserole alternate layers of potatoes sprinkled with salt & pepper & sauce. Top with chops. Cover & bake @ 375 for 1 1/4 hours. Hamburger Vegetable Casserole 1 lb. hamburger 1 onion, chopped 2 c. potatoes, diced 1 c. celery, sliced 1 c. carrots, sliced 1 can cream of mushroom soup bread crumbs butter Brown hamburger. In separate pan, boil vegetables in 1/2 c. water for 10 minutes. Do not drain water. Add soup & hamburger & top with bread crumbs & butter. Bake @ 350 for 40 minutes. French Toast Casserole 1 loaf bread (Italian or French, cubed) 12 eggs 1 c. milk 4 T. sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt sugar & cinnamon mixture Place bread in the bottom of 9 x 13 greased pan. Mix all together except sugar/cinnamon mixture & pour over bread. Take a fork & make sure bread soaks up mixture; it should be covered. Place in refrigerator overnight. Let set out half hour before baking. Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Bake @ 350 for 40-50 minutes. You may also add up to 2 tsp cinnamon to the egg misture if you like more cinnamon. Mexican Beef Bake 2 lbs. hamburger 1 sm onion, chopped 1 c. sour cream 1 (8oz) jar salsa 1 can chopped green chiles 1 can black beans 1 c. frozen corn 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese 2 c. crushed tortilla chips Brown hamburger & onion; drain. Mix together beef & next 5 ingredients. Pour into 9 x 13 greased pan. Top with cheese & chips. Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with sour cream & hot sauce. Chicken Curry Casserole 6 double chicken breasts 2 (10 oz) pkgs. broccoli spears 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1 1/2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp. lemon juice 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Cook chicken & debone. Mix everything but broccoli. Simmer until combined. While simmering, cook broccoli. Layer chicken & broccoli in 9 x 13 pan. Pour the sauce over all & bake @ 350 -20-30 minutes. Kodiak Casserole 1 lb. ground beef 1 c. chopped onion 1 garlic clove, finely minced 2 c. celery, chopped 1 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped 1/2 can mushrooms. undrained 1/2 can tomato soup 1/2 (8 oz) jar picante sauce 1/2 (18 oz) bottle barbecue sauce 2 c. dry egg noodles, cooked & drained 1/2 c. (2 oz) shredded cheddar cheese In Dutch oven, brown ground beef with onions & garlic; drain. Add remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Place in a greased casserole dish; cover & bake @ 350 for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese before serving. Chicken Supreme 2 c. cooked chicken (use broth also) 2 c. uncooked macaroni 2 cans cream of chicken soup 2 c. milk (or more) 1/2 med onion, chopped 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3 T. butter 1 c. velveeta cheese Combine all ingredients. Put in greased casserole & refrigerate overnight. bake @ 350 for 1 1/2 hours. Lasagna 1 lb. ground beef or sausage 1 sm onion, chopped 1 jar spaghettie sauce garlic salt oregano sage thyme 9 lasagna noodles 1 sm carton ricotta or cottage cheese 1 (8 oz) bag shredded mozzarella cheese parmesan cheese Brown beef with onion; drain. Add sauce to meat & add spices. Simmer, stirring frequently until sauce begins to thicken. Add water if too thick. Cook noodles. In 9 x 13, layer sauce, noodles, sauce, cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan. Repeat. End with sauce & sprinkle with parmesan. Bake @ 350 for 45 minutes or until heated through. Recipe of the Day - soups

From Brian and Jenna

Tomato Basil Soup

2 quarts tomato juice

1 T basil

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 T sugar

6 T brown sugar

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 stick butter

1 can tomatoes, crushed or diced (opt.)

Combine all ingredients, except butter, bring to a boil stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add butter and stir until melted.Garnish with seasoned crutons and grated Parmesan cheese.