Best Lubys Cafeteria Ambrosia Recipes

LUBY'S CAFETERIA SWEET POTATO CRUNCH CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Luby's Cafeteria Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 cups sweet potatoes, cooked (fresh is best, but canned is fine)
1 cup whole milk
4 extra-large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 lb butter (not spread or tub product) or 1/2 lb margarine, room temperature (not spread or tub product)
2 cups corn flakes, crushed
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/3 cup butter (not spread or tub product) or 1/3 cup margarine, melted (not spread or tub product)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350F and grease or spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a beater bowl, mash cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
Add milk, eggs, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and margarine.
Whip until smooth and well blended.
Put into baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil.
Mix all topping ingredients together and spread over top of sweet potatoes.
Bake uncovered for eight to 10 more minutes.
Serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 138, Sodium 267.8, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 50.7, Protein 5.4

LUBY'S CAFETERIA WALDORF SALAD

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For fans of cafeteria cuisine, a wonderfully tasty salad. From Luby's 50th Anniversary Recipe Collection cookbook.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Apple

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups apples, cubed (use a highly flavored variety such as Winesap or Granny Smith)
2 cups canned pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 drop vanilla extract
1 tablespoon walnuts or 1 tablespoon pecans, chopped

Steps:

In large bowl, combine apples and next three ingredients ingredients; toss lightly to coat evenly.
In another bowl, whip cream at high speed with an electric mixer just until stiff peaks form, taking care not to overbeat. Blend in sugar and vanilla.
Fold into fruit.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Garnish with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 118.4, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 12.7, Protein 0.9

LUBY'S CAFETERIA CLOVERLEAF ROLLS

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For fans of cafeteria cuisine. These lightly-sweetened cloverleaf rolls complement any entree. There wouldn't be any reason that this couldn't be made in the bread machine on the dough cycle.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Breads

Time 2h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ounce active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water (110°F)
3 extra large eggs
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, not spread or tub product,melted,plus
1 1/2 teaspoons butter or 1 1/2 teaspoons margarine
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
vegetable oil

Steps:

In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add eggs and butter.
Using dough hook of electric mixer, beat on medium speed until well blended.
Add sugar, dry milk, and salt; mix well.
Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until dough begins to pull away from side of bowl.
Lightly grease top of dough with oil.
Cover loosely and let rise in warm place 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Lightly grease 12 medium muffin cups.
Punch dough down.
Divide dough evenly into 12 pieces.
Divide each piece into 3 balls and place in muffin cup.
Let rise in warm place 1 hour.
While dough is rising for the second time, preheat oven to 350°F Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

LUBY'S CAFETERIA OLD-FASHIONED EGG SALAD

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For fans of cafeteria cuisine. Cooking time for hard boiled eggs not included in preparation time. From Luby's 50th Anniversary Recipe Collection cookbook.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Greens

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
4 hard-boiled extra-large eggs, cut into thin slices
3/4 cup sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olives or 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup French dressing, store bought preferred

Steps:

In large bowl, combine lettuce, half the eggs, half the onions, and half the olives.
Toss lightly.
Garnish with remaining eggs, onions, and olives.
Cover and chill.
In small bowl, mix mayonnaise and French dressing until well blended.
Drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.9, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 171.2, Sodium 457.3, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 6.3

LUBY'S CAFETERIA AMBROSIA

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For fans of cafeteria cuisine. Sometimes the simplest of salads are among the very best. Use navel oranges for this favorite. From Luby's 50th Anniversary Recipe Collection cookbook.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

5 large navel oranges, peeled, sectioned, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (6 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup powdered sugar