3.15.2011

Easy Appetizer and Casserole

Here are 2 recipes I've done in the last month that were EXTREMELY easy and tasty.  Sorry I didn't get pictures of either one :(

This first one was an appetizer/side and would be great for a party.

Feta Cheese Bake
  • approx. 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 can pizza sauce
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • Toasted bread
Using a shallow baking dish or pie dish, pour the pizza sauce into the dish.  Add a few shakes of crushed red pepper (or more if you like a little kick) and spread somewhat evenly around the bottom of the pan.  Crumble the cheese into the pan.  I baked about 30 minutes in 350 degree oven.  I had bought of loaf of french bread, sliced it and put in the oven to toast a bit.  Dip the bread in the cheese/sauce and enjoy! 

Note:  For a stronger cheese flavor, this would be excellent with goat cheese.

This next recipe was one I made for dinner and we loved and seriously took less than 3 minutes to assemble- however it does take a while to cook!  It's perfect for us cause I can quickly put it together after work and throw in the oven while we are at the gym.  Then it's ready and waiting when we are home.

Hamburg-Tot Casserole
  • 1 lb hamburger meat
  • Tator Tots 
  •  red onion
  • 1 can cream mushroom soup
Using a 8x8 or 9x9 pan, press the raw meat into the bottom of the pan.  Spread the soup over the meat.  Cover with some diced onion.  Pour as many tater tots heaping onto the top as you can!  Bake at 350 degrees for 90 minutes.