Zucchini Casserole

I got this recipe from my mom, and it was a hit at Aaron's office lunch.

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3 medium zucchini grated (about 3 cups)
1 1/4 cups cubed herb stuffing (I used Pepperidge Farm)
1/2 cup sauteed fresh sliced mushrooms (I sauteed in my bacon grease)
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
1 beaten egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash of garlic powder

Combine all ingredients. Put in a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Cook for 40 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Vegetable Casserole

This is one of Aaron's favorite side dishes. We always tell people, that even though it doesn't look that appetizing, it's wonderful.

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1 can french-style green beans - drained
1 can shoepeg corn - drained
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can cream of celery soup
salt and pepper to taste

Topping:
1 sleeve Ritz crackers
1 stick butter, melted
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Mix all ingredients, except topping, and place in large baking dish. Refrigerate overnight for the flavors to blend.

Topping: Mix crushed Ritz crackers, butter and almonds and sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Squash Casserole

This one if for Aaron, who said this had to go on here.

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8 cups sliced yellow squash
3 Tbls. butter
1 cup water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. minced garlic
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed

Combine everything but the cream cheese. Cook on stovetop until squash is tender. Drain out all water and juice. Add cream cheese and stir until melted.

(Aaron here...this is a Cheryl original. It is awesome!)

Tater Tot Casserole

This is one of my absolute favorite dishes, so I thought I would sneak it on here.

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1 lb ground chuck
1 can French style green beans (strained)
1 can cream o' mushroom soup
tater tots

It's this easy:

Loosely put the meat in the bottom of a small casserole dish. Don't pack it in. Lightly salt, pepper, and garlic. Add the green beans, spreading them out evenly over the meat. Add the soup as the third layer. Again, spreading it out evenly. Now, the cover the top with tater tots. Pack as many on there as you can.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook for about 45 minutes. Just make sure the meat is done. Can be a little "juicy" if you don't buy lean beef. This recipe doubles easily if you are feeding a crowd. Just make sure you use a large enough casserole dish that the meat layer doesn't get too thick. All you need is a few dinner rolls and you've got a meal!

Potatoes Elite Casserole

This is one of our new favorites.

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6 medium potatoes, cooked and grated
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup sour cream or French onion dip
6 to 8 green onions, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup melted butter

Combine all ingreidents except butter, spoon into 2 quart casserole. Pour butter over top and bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Serves 6 to 8.