So this got me thinking about what is home. And part of home is comfort foods. Those foods that just make us happy. That take us back in time.
Below are the recipes of two of my favorite comfort foods. The first one, hamburger casserole, is something my mom has made for decades. She doesn't remember the origin, but she *thinks* she may have found it in Southern Living at some point. Regardless, it's yummy!! It's easy to make for a crowd and to adjust to one's taste, like how I don't put in mushrooms anymore because while I love them, Dear Hubby does not. The second is a classic everyone should know!
Enjoy!
Hamburger Casserole
1 package (8 oz) egg noodles
2 pounds ground beef
1 tsp salt
Pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
8 oz tomato paste
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup cheddar cheese
Jar of mushrooms
1 can French's French Fried Onions
Cook noodles and meat separately. Add seasonings and tomato paste to meat. Simmer. Take from heat and mix in noodles, cottage cheese, sour cream and mushrooms. Top with cheddar cheese and French's French Fried Onions. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
FRENCH’S ORIGINAL GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Prep Time: 5 min. Cook Time: 35 min.
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can CAMPBELL'S® Cream of Mushroom Soup
3/4 cup milk
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 (9 oz. each) pkgs. frozen cut green beans, thawed*
1 1/3 cups (2.8 oz.) FRENCH'S® French Fried Onions
1. MIX soup, milk and pepper in a 1 1/2 -qt. baking dish. Stir in beans and 2/3 cup French Fried Onions.
2. BAKE at 350°F for 30 min. or until hot.
2. STIR. Top with remaining 2/3 cup onions. Bake 5 min. until onions are golden.
Makes, 6 servings
Tip: You may substitute 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) cut green beans, drained or 4 cups fresh, cooked cut green beans.
