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Showing posts with label easy dinners. Show all posts

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Ham and Sweet Potato Casserole

Ham and Sweet Potato Casserole

I was looking for an easy casserole to make and I had some ham leftover from Easter in the freezer and one sweet potato. Sounded like a great start for a casserole. I made a roux and then added the other ingredients. A little crunchy topping and I had a casserole. 

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This recipe could easily be made with chicken and potatoes or any vegetable you had. I had some frozen peas , so that is what I used. If you don't want the crunchy topping, just spread cheese on top. 

Before Baking
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After it is baked
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Ham and Sweet Potato Casserole
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Ingredients:
1-3 sweet potatoes (I used 1 for a 8 x 8 inch pan)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. basil, crushed
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups swiss cheese (I used cheddar, since it was what I had)
3/4 lb ham, cooked and cubed
1 cup peas, optional

Topping:
6 oz Pepperidge Farm crushed herb stuffing (1/2 bag)
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted 

Directions:
1. Wash sweet potatoes. Cook unpeeled sweet potatoes, covered in salted boiling water until tender, about 20  to 30 minutes. Cool. peel and slice into 1/4 inch thick slices. Set aside.

2. Melt butter  in medium saucepan. Add onion, cook until tender. Remove from heat; stir in flour, salt, basil, mustard and pepper. Cook over low heat until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir one minute. Remove from heat.  Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese and the ham. Add peas if using.

3. Pour half of mixture into a greased baking pan. Arrange half of the sweet potatoes on top. Repeat layers. 

4.  Mix stuffing and melted butter together. Add remaining cheese. Spread on top of casserole. Bake at 350 F for 30 - 35 minutes. 

Monday, October 26, 2020

Chicken and Smoked Sausage Paella

Chicken and Smoked Sausage Paella

When Marilyn over at Marilyn's Treat posted this recipe I know I had to make it. Then last Saturday morning, I was reading the recipe and hubby said, what recipe are you looking at? When I told him it was paella, he said "what do you need, I am heading to the store to buy the ingredients".  He loves paella.

It is an easy recipe, you just need to chop up the chicken and the vegetables. It all goes into a slow cooker and let it do the rest.  The house smelled so wonderful. I didn't really change much but did add fresh thyme and parsley. 



Sunday, March 1, 2020

Burger Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Burger Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms


On Saturday, we headed off to the mushroom plant. You might remember that I told you, we have a mushroom plant near me and you can get these beautiful portobello mushrooms for cheap ( a paper bag filled to the top with about 20-23 mushrooms for $2).  We bought several bags,  since hubby takes them to our friends when he goes back to work. 
While we were there, the girl that checked us out told me that someone brought her some mushrooms that were stuffed as a burger.  I thought they sounded great so I looked online for recipes. I found a few but none really appealed to me so I took a little from one and some from another to make my own.

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Sunday, December 1, 2019

Creamy Lemon Chicken Dish

Creamy Lemon Chicken Dish

Now that Thanksgiving is over, I need something other than turkey for dinner. Although I love leftovers, I was ready for something NOT turkey. So this Creamy Lemon Chicken was easy and tasted great. The creamy lemon sauce is amazing. Of course, I do love my chicken recipes. 


Saturday, August 31, 2019

Cheddar Bacon Chicken Tenders

Cheddar Bacon Chicken Tenders

I love chicken, in fact my husband usually says, "how are you making the chicken tonight?" He knows me too well. There are just so many ways to prepare it. These chicken tenders go together quickly and are delicious. 
Eclectic Red Barn. Cheddar Bacon Chicken Tenders, Share Now #recipes #chickenrecipes #eclecticredbarn

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

We discovered that there is a mushroom farm near us. My husband bought some sliced mushrooms a few weeks ago. A large package, 16oz, of portobello mushrooms was $1. Then last week he went to get some more and they were bringing in containers of whole portobello mushrooms and bought me a box.  I wish I had taken a picture of the box when he brought it home. It was piled high with these beautiful, large mushrooms. 

I sauted some with our beef tenderloin, added some to a meatloaf and put them in our burgers. I even made some stuffed mushrooms. 
Eclectic Red Barn: Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Wine Sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Wine Sauce

Our schedule has been so crazy lately so dinner is usually thrown together, so I wanted to make something better but still easy.  I found a recipe for a pork tenderloin but it called for Marsala wine and I didn't have any so I used  a white wine instead for the sauce. 

You coat the tenderloin with Dijon mustard and then browned it before baking it in the oven.

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Colcannon Shepard's Pie

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, I thought I would share this Colcannon Shepherd's Pie. Although not Irish, I enjoy many Irish meals. I have made many versions of shepherd's pie but this is one of my favorites even though it takes a little more work.



The topping is made with mashed potatoes and cabbage thus the name colcannon. This is both an Irish and Scottish dish. Sometimes it is made as a side dish and leftovers can be made into cakes, similar to potato latkes.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Turkey Curry

I love curry although my husband is not a big fan. He will eat it and doesn't complain, but it's not one of his favorites.

I think people either love curry or hate it. Which side are you on? If you hate it, leave out the curry. I did once and it was still really good. (That's another story) 


Also if you are doing the low carb thing, this is great over cauliflower rice which I am showing here. 
Eclectic Red Barn: Turkey Curry

Monday, April 10, 2017

Balsamic Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

I am continuing my quest to eat low carb. I have found some recipes that I am either trying or making changes to. This recipe for Balsamic Chicken with Brussels Sprouts originally called for adding tomatoes. Since I am not a tomato fan, I needed to add a vegetable that would work with the chicken - Brussels sprouts. The combination was amazing.

Eclectic Red Barn: Balsamic Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Pork and Cauliflower-Potato Mash

It seems that cauliflower has invaded many of our recipes lately - pizza, mashed cauliflower, cauliflower rice and the list goes on. Cauliflower is growing as the "King" of veggies.

Maybe you are not ready to get rid of your potatoes just yet, so I thought this recipe where the mashed potatoes have cauliflower in them might be a great place to start.



Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Dijon Pork with Cabbage and Apples

Looking for a St. Patrick's Day meal, look no further, I have a perfect one for you. I know there are traditional St. Patrick's day meals, but I found this one in my Allrecipes magazine and it was so yummy. 



Eclectic Red Barn: Dijon Pork with Apples and Cabbage


Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Easy, Healthy Turmeric Chicken in Lettuce Leaves

I love dinners that are easy to prepare, healthy, tasty, and are on the table quickly. This turmeric chicken in lettuce leaves falls into all of those categories. 


Eclectic Red Barn: Easy Turmeric Chicken in Lettuce Leaves



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