Friday, April 22, 2011

Freezer meals

Does anyone have some favorite meals to freeze?  If so, please tell me what they are.

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  1. Turkey Tortilla Casserole
    Instead of baking, freeze instead and then bake when it comes out. This is a great one to make from left over chicken or turkey.

    10oz-cooked turkey, diced (or whatever amount)
    16-6 inch corn tortillas, cut into strips
    1-10.75 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
    1-10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
    1-large green onion, chopped
    1/2-cup pickled jalapenos (optional)-- have only used these once
    1-7oz can diced green chilies, drained
    8oz- shredded Cheddar cheese
    1-cup sour cream

    Fry tortilla strips in oil until crispy.

    In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken soup, mushroom soup, chilies, green onion, pickled jalapenos and sour cream.

    Line the bottom of a 8x12 inch baking pan with 1/2 of the corn tortillas

    Follow with a layer of 1/2 of turkey

    Pour 1/2 of soup mixture over turkey

    Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese

    Repeat layers and top with cheddar cheese and olive slices if desired.

    Bake for 30 to 45 minutes at 350 degree.

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

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  2. Mexican Lasagna
    Ingredients

    1-1/4 pounds ground beef
    1 medium onion, chopped
    4 garlic cloves, minced
    2 cups salsa
    1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
    1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained (or equivalent of your own!)
    1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
    1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
    1 envelope taco seasoning
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    lasagna noodles-- don't cook if you are freezing
    3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
    2 cups crushed tortilla chips
    Sliced ripe olives, guacamole, chopped tomatoes and sour cream, optional

    Directions

    In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the salsa, beans, enchilada sauce, chilies, taco seasoning and pepper; heat through.
    Spread 1 cup meat mixture in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with noodles, a third of the remaining meat mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and meat mixture.
    Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes.

    Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with olives, guacamole, tomatoes and sour cream if desired. Yield: 12 servings.

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