Comfort Casserole

Miz Helen's Comfort Casserole

Through the years from time to time I have been asked to bring food to a family who is grieving the loss of their loved one.  This is always a very difficult time for everyone. Sometimes we are asked to bring a certain dish but more times than not we are just told, " oh you know, just a casserole, or salad, or dessert".  I was recently in that situation and this is the Comfort Casserole that I took. Several people have asked me if I would put it on the blog and I am always happy to be able to share a recipe with all of you.

Chop the Onion

Brown the seasoned Ground Chuck with the Chopped Onions

Cook the Egg Noodles and drain well

Blanch the Mixed Vegetables and drain well

Mix Soup's and Sour Cream

 Shred the Pepper Jack Cheese

 Ready to Take of Freeze

Comfort Casserole
1 pound cooked ground chuck or
2 cups cooked chicken medium chop
1 medium onion chopped fine
1 6 oz. package noodles cooked according to directions and drained
1 16 oz can cream of mushroom soup
1 16 oz can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 package frozen mixed vegetables cooked and drained
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
2 teaspoons parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

This casserole freezes well
I like to keep packages of cooked chicken and cooked chuck in the freezer for these times when I may be in a hurry to prepare a dish.
If you are preparing from the beginning:
Brown the chicken or chuck with the chopped onion until cooked through and drain.. Mix the soups with the soup cream then add to the chicken or beef. Cook the frozen vegetables and noodles and drain well then add them to the mix along with the cheese. Stir in the parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Pour into a 9 X 13 casserole dish I will sometimes use a foil pan that can be thrown away after using. That way the family doesn't have to worry with returning a casserole dish.
Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes

When I making this dish I usually make two casseroles one for giving and one for the freezer or to have here at The Cottage. On the day I made this one Leonard and I had one and we took one to a family in our church who had lost a loved one.

I appreciate you stopping by today its always great to see you. Come back soon...

Peace and Joy
Miz Helen