Connies Italian Casserole Recipes

ITALIAN-INSPIRED CASSEROLE

I come from a huge family, and it seems there is always a potluck occasion. No matter what time of year, this hearty, crowd-pleasing Italian casserole is always a hit. It's easy to make and serve. -Rita Goshaw, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Italian-Inspired Casserole image

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage, beef, onion and green pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add corn and olives. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in noodles. , Pour into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Top with cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cans (8-3/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 package (16 ounces) wide noodles, cooked and drained
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into strips

CONNIE'S TAMALE CASSEROLE

I've made this recipe for my family and our friends and they really liked it. Its very simple to make and warms them up on a cold day. The left overs are just as good if not better than the day you make it. Instead of using the canned tamales, I started using the fresh or frozen ones. That really makes the difference. The canned ones are a bit oily to use but you can use them. you will need to drain them and pat them dry first. We like the pork tamales but you can use either beef, or chicken. The pork just taste better to us.

Provided by jeyar

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 1-2 per person, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Connie's Tamale Casserole image

Steps:

Place tamales (WITHOUT PAPERS) in a greased or sprayed 9 x 13" pan.
In separate bowl combine the soup, Ro-Tel tomatoes and the green chilies,.
stir until well blended.
Pour over the tamales. Top with cheese, and the olives. Bake covered for 30 minute Then take cover off and let bake another 15 to 20 minute or until the cheese bubbles and gets a little brown on top.
This recipes makes a lot and should serve 6 - 8 people.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 26.9, Sodium 996.4, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 6.8

Ingredients

12 fresh tamales (Pork, Beef, or Chicken)
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes (mild)
1 cup sargento authentic mexican cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (Drained)
1 (6 ounce) can black olives (sliced or chopped)