Biscuits & gravy casserole

January 2, 2013 by

We made this the other morning for brunch and it was delicious  We are totally off of our normal sleep schedules from all the Christmas activities, so the kids are up late and then sleep in the next day (well sort of). Anyway, we eat breakfast these days around 10 so I thought the term “brunch” was more appropriate.

This casserole is easy to make, delicious , and makes your house smell amazing while its baking. One thing this casserole is not, is healthy. Oh well. This isn’t one of those “make it every Sunday morning type breakfasts”, its a once a year kind of yummy breakfast. Perfect for Christmas. And who are we kidding- our diet for the past week has been Christmas cookies and numerous fatty appetizers.

(PS sorry about the iphone pics, we left my camera at my in-laws.)

 

Biscuits & gravy casserole

ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground sirloin
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 small jar of beef gravy
  • 1 container of cream cheese (8oz)
  • 2 tubes of Pillsbury crescent rolls

In a greased pan press one can of crescent rolls to cover the bottom of the pan. Make sure to press the slits together so they don’t separate.

Next throw your ground beef and onion in a medium frying pan and cook on medium heat. Drain. Mix together with cream cheese and beef gravy.

Spread on top of first layer of creseant roll. Then press the remaining tube of creaseant rolls on top .

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until rolls are done.

And enjoy.

recipe adapted from : here.

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Crab & gnocchi gratin casserole

November 29, 2012 by
You will need:
  • 2 pounds gnocchi
  • 1 pound crab meat, cooked
  • 7 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups half & half
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 and 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • Salt & pepper

Cook gnocchi according to package. Usually you heat the gnocchi on medium to high heat, in water until it floats to the top and then continue to cook for 2 minutes after that. Drain, then spread evenly in 9″ 11 lightly greased baking dish. Top with pieces of crab meat.

 In a large sauce pan, on medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Whisk in flour slowly. Add garlic, half and half, and nutmeg, and continue to whisk for 2 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and salt and pepper. When the cheese is incorporated spread mixture over the crab meat and gnocchi.

 Melt the remaining butter, then mix with Panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bread crumbs start to brown. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

 

I am not a huge fan of crab meat but give me anything with gnocchi and cheesy roux and i’m in. But this casserole you guys! It’s so cheesy and yummy with a perfect little crunch on top. This is a must try! Even the kids loved it!

recipe adapted from Rachel Shultz.

 

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Gluten-free chili cheese dog bake

July 31, 2012 by

You will need:

  • 2 cans organic chili
  • 6 gluten-free beef hot dogs
  • 6 gluten-free tortillas (brown rice tortillas)
  • shredded cheddar cheese
Here are the brands I used:
Amy’s organic chili- 1 can spicy, 1 can black bean chili
Ezekiel tortillas (this brand has the best bread too). The sprouted grain tortillas we used are NOT gluten-free but they make brown rice tortillas that are gluten-free you can use.
Klement’s gluten free beef hotdogs with no msg

Spread one can of chili on the bottom of a greased pan. Next roll tortillas around hotdogs and layer on top of chili. Spread another can of chili on top of tortilla rolled hot dogs, then sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil & bake at 425° for 30 minutes.

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Crème brûlée french toast

April 10, 2012 by

If you are a creme brûlée lover like me, you will LOVE this easy recipe! You can prepare it the night before and throw it in the oven in the morning. We made it for Easter morning brunch. A great dish to pass for a brunch, no?!

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Ingredients
  • loaf of french bread, cubed
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • ¾ cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • ¼ cup vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions
  1. In a large, greased casserole dish layer ⅓ of the cubed french bread.
  2. In a large mixing bowl whisk remaining ingredients together (except the extra 2 tablespoons of sugar).
  3. Pour enough of the creme mixture over the bread to cover.
  4. Press bread down into creme with a spoon.
  5. Continue layering until the all the creme is gone.
  6. Cover with tinfoil tightly and refrigerate over night if possible, or for at least 2 hours.
  7. Bake at 325° for 60 minutes.
  8. Top with 2 tablespoons of sugar and broil on high for an additional 5 minutes. If you have a kitchen torch you can use that for better results.

 

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Cheesy beer casserole

April 6, 2012 by

Use your leftover beer cheese soup (from my last post), to make an easy cheesy casserole!

You will need:

Cook ground beef until no longer pink, drain. In a large greased casserole dish, layer beef, soup, veggies, & hash browns. Bake at 350° for an hour, then broil for an additional 10 minutes.

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