MIX AND MATCH CASSEROLE

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This is a great "road map" for beginning cooks who may be unsure of themselves. They will soon discover that the possibilities are endless when it comes to casseroles.

Provided by Dusty Loveday

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 1

Ingredients

SEE BELOW

Steps:

1. CHOOSE ONE SAUCE MAKER: 1 can cream of mushroom soup -- (10 3/4-ounce) undiluted 1 can cream of celery soup -- (10 3/4-ounce) undiluted 1 can cream of chicken soup -- (10 3/4-ounce) undiluted 1 can Cheddar cheese soup -- (10 3/4-ounce) undiluted 2 cans diced tomatoes with basil -- (14 1/2-ounce) garlic, and oregano, undrained
2. CHOOSE ONE VEGETABLE: 1 can cut green Italian beans -- (14 1/2-ounce) drained 1 can sweet peas -- (15 1/4-ounce) drained 1 can asparagus cuts and tips -- (10 1/2-ounce) drained 1 can whole kernel corn -- (15 1/4-ounce) drained 1 can chopped spinach -- (13 1/2-ounce
3. CHOOSE ONE PASTA/RICE: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 cup uncooked regular rice 4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles 3 cups uncooked small pasta shells
4. CHOOSE ONE MEAT/FISH/POULTRY: 2 cans solid white tuna in spring water -- (6-ounce) drained and flaked 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups chopped cooked ham 2 cups chopped cooked turkey 1 pound ground beef -- browned and drained
5. CHOOSE ONE OR MORE EXTRAS (OPTIONAL): 1 can sliced mushrooms -- (3-ounce) drained 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives 1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 garlic cloves -- minced 1 can chopped green chiles -- (4.5-ounce) 1 envelope taco seasoning mix -- (1 1/4-ounce)
6. CHOOSE ONE OR TWO TOPPINGS: 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese -- (2 ounces) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese -- (2 ounces) 1/2 cup fine -- dry breadcrumbs 1 cup round buttery crackers -- crushed 1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix
7. Combine 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream, 1 cup milk, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper with Sauce Maker (omit sour cream and milk when using tomatoes). Stir in Vegetable, Pasta/Rice, Meat/Fish/Poultry, and, if desired, Extras. Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Bake, covered, at 350F for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with Toppings; bake 10 more minutes. Makes 6 servings.