Hawaiian Delight

Hawaiian Delight has been in our family for years!! It is so simple that a college student can do it!  When I was working in the Young Women I taught all my Laurel's that were graduating how to make this simple dish. ~BJ

Hawaiian Delight

1 package of deli ham
12 slices of cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
1 can of pineapple chunks
1 cup of prepared rice

Slice the cheese to the width and length of your index finger. Roll up a chunk of cheese in each slice of ham.  In a casserole dish, line with the rolled ham and cheese. Pour the canned pineapple, juice and all, over the ham. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Serve warm over rice.

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Recipe from Our Best Bites

6-8 slices white bread*
about 1/4 C softened butter (just for buttering the bread slices)
4 C grated colby jack cheese
12 oz pork sausage, browned and drained if necessary
1 4 oz can green chiles, or a 7 oz can if you love 'em
6 eggs
2 C milk
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dry mustard

Start by removing the crusts from your bread and lightly buttering one side.
  Place bread butter side down in a 9x13 baking dish. I usually need 6 pieces of bread, plus 1 cut in half to finish up the bottom row. You just want the bottom of the pan covered with no big gaps.Grate your cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the top of the bread. And yes, you're reading the recipe correctly, 4 cups baby! Spread the browned sausage on top of that, and top with the green chiles.In a medium sized mixing bowl whisk eggs. Add milk and then seasonings and whisk to combine well. Slowly stir the egg mixture while you pour it evenly on top of the assembled casserole. Cover well and place in the refrigerator overnight.

In the morning preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Pop the casserole in there and bake (uncovered) for 50-60 minutes. You'll want the center to be set and the outside edges to be golden brown. It will be puffy and beautiful like this (oh and your house will smell amazing!)

Nacho Bake

I have the best memories of me and my sister BJ and our cousin Erica all heading over to the Alta Mesa Country Club after swimming at the pool. We would get some money from our mommies are head over to the grill for their incredible nacho platter. I just remember being so excited to eat those nachos and feeling so grown up to be eating at a restaurant without adults. Anyways, here is the "family" version (so you  can bake it in a baking dish). It's awesome. -Christine

1/2 bag of crushed tortilla chips (I use the baked)
1 pound of cooked, taco seasoned ground beef
1 can of refried beans
1/3 cup milk
1 tbl butter
1/2 tsp ground cumin
cheese sauce (see recipe below)
chopped tomatoes (for garnish)
chopped cilantro (garnish)
chopped green onions (garnish)
sour cream (garnish)
guacamole (garnish)

cheese sauce
2 tbl. butter
2 tbl flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
dash of salt

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir until the butter and flour are well combined. Pour in milk, stirring constantly as it thickens. Add more milk depending on desired consistency. Add the cheese until melted. Stir through until smooth.

Directions:  preheat oven to 350. In a saucepan, melt 1 Tbl. of butter and add milk, refried beans, and cumin. Stir until heated through.  Layer a 9x13 baking dish with crushed chips, beef, refried beans, and cheese sauce. Bake for 25 minutes. Add garnishes before serving.

Enchilada Style Nachos

In our house we do enchiladas in every shape and style. This one is a new quick version. I can have this ready to throw in the oven within minutes and baked for lunch within 20 minutes. Love it!~BarbaraJo


Enchilada Style Nachos 

1 can El Pato Sauce (red enchilada sauce)
1-2 cans of tomato soup, depending on how spicy you want yours (I've used tomato sauce too)
2 cups grated cheese
1 TBS. sugar
1 TBS. Caldo de Pollo (found in the Mexican Food isle or chicken bouillon)
1 bag of Tortilla chips
2 cups shredded chicken

In a bowl combine the sauce, soup, sugar and bouillon. Set aside. In a 9x13" casserole dish spread out the chips, layer the chicken over the chips then spread the sauce all over the top. Top with grated cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Ham and Cheese Casserole

This is one of those recipes that has been spread from ward to ward. It is simple and very tasty. You just have to prepare ahead of time so it can sit in the fridge over night or all morning and then bake it for dinner. This recipe is very flexible and you can substitute just about anything. It is very good with ham and cheddar or turkey and Swiss. These are the richest sandwiches you will ever eat and you will need a fork.-BarbaraJo

Ham and Cheese Casserole

12 dinner rolls (for recipe click here)
deli sliced ham or turkey
sliced cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or your favorite)
1 cup melted butter (yes, the REAL thing)
1 TBS. Worcestershire sauce
poppy seeds- to sprinkle on top

Slice dinner rolls and assemble meat and cheese sandwiches. In a 13x9'' casserole dish place the rolls (with the meat and cheese). Mix melted butter and Worcestershire sauce then pour over the rolls. Sprinkle poppy seeds over the top and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours then bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.