Green Bean Casserole

1 can Green Beans
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 can Fried Onions (French's)

Preheat oven 350F. Lightly grease casserole dish. Combine beans, soup and half of onion rings. Pour into casserole dish, Top with remaining onion rings. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until hot.

Broccoli Rice Casserole

Known in my family as "Green Rice". Believe me, it will be GREEN when you're done, as it should be.

1/2 cup Chopped Onion
2Tbs. Butter/Margarine, divided
2 Cups Hot, cooked Long-grain Rice
1 Can (10 3/4 oz) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Cream of Chicken can be used)
2 Cups Fresh Broccoli (10oz. Frozen Broccoli can be used, though I prefer fresh), Cooked and well drained
1 jar (8 oz.) Cheese Sauce (or, 8 oz chopped Velvetta block)
1/2 cup fresh Bread Crumbs

Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Cook and stir onion in 1Tbs butter, in large skillet on medium heat, until tender. Add rice, soup, broccoli and cheese; mix lightly. Melt remaining butter in small pan, stir in breadcrumbs and set aside. Spoon rice mix into 1 ½ Quart casserole dish, top with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes, until heated through. Serve.

Tip, if you’re making this for use at a gathering (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter…etc), you can make it a day in advance and refrigerate without heating. Just put it in the oven on the day, and heat through. This also freezes well, up to 3 months.

Squash Casserole

1 medium chopped bell pepper
4 med-large yellow squash
4 oz jar chopped pimentos
10 3/4 oz can of condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 grated carrots
1 large chopped onion
1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1 box Jiffy cornbread mix

Steam squash, drain and mash. Mix well with other ingredients. Spray 9x13 pan or deep round baking dish with Pam. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour.

This recipe also tastes great using lowfat ingredients such as light margarine, fat-free yogurt and reduced-fat condensed cream of chicken soup.

Scalloped Corn-Broccoli Casserole

1 16 ounce can cream-style corn
1 10 ounce pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed I use 2 cups fresh broccoli, boiled for about 10 minutes
1/2 - 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, divided You can also use crushed crackers though I prefer herbed breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion You can use more or less, or even scallions if prefered
dash of Pepper I prefer freshly ground
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

In a bowl, combine corn, broccoli, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, egg, onion and pepper. Place in a greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Combine butter and remaining breadcrumbs, sprinkle on top. Cover and bake at 350F for 45 minutes.