Taken from my “Favorites” folder!

Servings

INGREDIENTS:

2 large eggs

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup plain yogurt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (can use more)

3 ounces feta cheese, finely crumbled

1/3 pound shredded Swiss cheese

1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 pound dry angel hair pasta, cooked to al dente

1 (16 ounce) can mild chunky salsa

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————-

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Butter a 8 x 12-inch baking dish.

In a bowl whisk the eggs with evaporated milk, yogurt and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Mix in the feta, Swiss cheese, parsley, basil, oregano and garlic.

Spread half the cooked pasta over bottom of baking dish.

Cover with salsa, then half the shrimp.

Spread remaining pasta over shrimp.

Pour and spread egg mixture over pasta.

Add remaining half of shrimp, then top with mozzarella cheese.

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven, and let stand 20 minutes before serving.

Servings 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

8 ounces uncooked large elbow macaroni

1  (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste

1/2 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)

1/2 cup light cream or milk

1  (8-ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 2-1/2 quart baking dish.

In a large bowl whisk the condensed soup with the next 5 ingredients until well combined.

Mix in the shredded cheese and cooked macaroni.

Transfer to baking dish.

Servings 6

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups uncooked ziti or penne pasta

1/2 pound Italian sausage links

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, divided

1 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, divided

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or adjust to heat level)

2 cups half and half (or can use 1 cup each milk and half and half)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1 large egg, lightly beaten

2 cups 4% cottage cheese

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 cup shredded  mozzarella cheese (can use more)

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————————

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 2-1/2-quart casserole dish.

Cook pasta until al dente; drain then place in a large bowl (you can toss with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking).

In a skillet cook sausage links over medium heat until no longer pink; cut into 1/2-inch slices.

In a large saucepan melt butter oven medium heat; stir in the flour, 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cayenne pepper until smooth.

Gradually whisk in half and half;. bring to a simmer then cook stirring for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from the heat; stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, pour over pasta then toss to coat.

In a small bowl combine the egg with cottage cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, dried parsley, remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a greased  baking dish; top with cottage cheese mixture.

Add sausage to the remaining pasta mixture, then spoon over the top.

Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese.

Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes .

Taken from my “Favorites” folder!

A mixture of shrimp and crab may be used in place of all shrimp

Servings 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 cup light cream

5 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1 large garlic clove, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use more)

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped

2 cups chopped fresh spinach (tightly pack the spinach into the measuring cup)

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Cook macaroni according to package directions.

Meanwhile in a bowl combine the eggs with light cream and melted butter; set aside.

Drain macaroni then transfer to a large bowl; toss with Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh minced garlic or garlic powder, seasoned salt,  black pepper, cayenne, onion powder and reserved egg mixture; toss to coat.

Stir in shrimp and spinach (season with more seasoned salt and pepper if needed).

Transfer to baking dish.

Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.

Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and cheese is melted.

You will also find this recipe on www.recipezazz.com

Servings 2-4

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

4 large garlic cloves, minced

1 package taco seasoning mix

1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste

1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted

1 cup Pace Picante sauce

1/2 cup milk

6 (8-inch) flour or corn tortillas, cut into about 1-inch pieces (for easier slicing use a pizza cutter)

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————

Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.

In a medium skillet cook the beef with onion and jalapeno pepper over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain fat.

Add in garlic; and continue cooking the beef until browned (about 10-12 minutes).

Stir in taco seasoning, seasoned salt and black pepper; mix until combined.

Stir  in the tomato the soup, salsa and milk until well combined (season with more salt and pepper if needed).

Stir in the tortillas and half the cheddar cheese (1 cup) in the skillet.

Spoon the beef mixture baking dish.

Cover the baking dish.

Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until the beef mixture is hot and bubbling.

Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Servings 8-10

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2 pounds ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes, optional or to taste

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

1 package taco seasoning mix

2-1/2 cups salsa (mild or medium)

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso enchilada sauce

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

seasoned salt, to taste

6 (10-inch) flour or corn tortillas

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (can use more)

chopped tomatoes and sour cream, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————–

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Set oven rack to lowest position,

Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic and crushed chili flakes; cook 1 minute longer.

Stir in taco seasoning mix and refried beans until combined.

Drain fat then stir in the salsa, black beans, enchilada sauce, green chilies; cook stirring over low heat for about 20 minutes.

Season with seasoned salt and black pepper.

Spread 1 cup meat mixture into baking dish.

Layer with two tortillas, a third of the meat mixture and 1 cup cheese.

Repeat layers.

Top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture.

Cover and bake for for 30 minutes.

Uncover then sprinkle with remaining cheese then return to oven and bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with tomatoes and sour cream if desired.

Yes 1 cup of butter, if your watching your fat intake then pass this by!

Servings 8-10

INGREDIENTS:

4 large eggs

1 (15-1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 (14-3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal

1-1/4 cups buttermilk

1 cup butter, melted

2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies

1 small onion, chopped

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Beat eggs in a large bowl.

Add the next 9 ingredients and mix well.

Stir in 2 cups cheese.

Pour into baking dish.

Bake uncovered for50 minutes to 1 hour.

Top with remaining cheese and allow the cheese to melt.

Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.