Tater-Tot Casserole

1 lb lean ground meat
1 package american cheese slices
1 can french cut green beans
1 can cream of celery soup
1 package Tater-tots; frozen
1 medium onion

Use a 11 X 13 glass baking dish pan

1st layer - Press ground beef in pan, salt, pepper (sprinkle lightly with garlic powder)

2nd layer - Cover with sliced onion

3rd layer - Spread with drained French cut green beans (save the juice)

4th layer - Cover with american cheese slices

5th layer - Pour on and spread 1 can of celery soup, (diluted with 1/2 can of bean juice)

6th layer - Cover with package of Tater-Tots (arrange in rows)

Salt and Pepper to taste. Bake at 350 °F for 1 1/2 hours or until golden brown. Cut in squares and serve.

Beefy Rice Casserole

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
2 cans soup cans of water

Brown ground beef and onion; drain off fat. Put in greased 2 qt casserole. Add rice. Combine soups in mixing bowl; gradually stir in water until blended and smooth. Pour over rice. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender.

Preparation Time: 1:15

Yield: 7 servings

Slow-Cooker Lasagna

1 lb. ground beef
1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 container (15 oz.) breakstone's or knudsen ricotta che; ese
1 pkg. (7 oz.) kraft 2% milk shredded mozzarella; divided
1/4 cup kraft grated parmesan cheese; divided
1 egg
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked


BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Mix ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, egg and parsley.

SPOON 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles, broken to fit; and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles, broken to fit; cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; let stand, covered, 10 min. or until melted.

Preparation Time: 06:15

Yield: 8 servings

Contributor/Source/Notes:
kraft foods.com