Monday, February 25, 2013

Corn Flake Broccoli Casserole

One of my favorite things to make for any type of bring a dish event is Broccoli Casserole.

What you need:

INGREDIENTS:
6 cups of frozen broccoli
2 cups of shredded cheese
1 - 1 1/2 cups milk
4 tbsp butter
1 medium chopped onion
1/2 - 1 red pepper (I usually use about 3/4)
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp flour *not pictured
bacon (5-7 slices chopped) *opps, not pictured either
1 cup of corn flakes crushed




Step 1:

Cook frozen broccoli in microwave for about 8-10 minutes. Just enough where it's becoming cooked but not done.

*Important* When the broccoli is done cooking make sure to drain it well.









Step 2:

It's a good idea to start cooking that bacon now. I like to make mine crispy in a casserole because it softens up while baking with all the yummy cheese.












Step 3:

Melt 2 tbsp of your butter in a small saucepan.












Step 4:

Once the butter is melted add 2 tbsp flour and brown together.











Step 5:

Now add the milk and bring to a boil.











Step 6:

Remember those chopped veggies? Throw those in with the bacon and cook for just a few minutes (like 2 or 3).









Step 7:

Add 3 tbsp of Dijon mustard

and then

Add 2 cups of shredded cheese and stir until melted and well blended.











Step 8:

Mix the broccoli and veggie bacon mix together.

Once mixed well add the cheese.









Step 9:

Place in backing dish and cook on 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.








Okay, this is where I claim pregnancy. I completely forgot to take pictures of the corn flake topping process.

Step 10: While baking the casserole melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter. Once melted pour it in with the corn flakes and mix it all up.

When you have about 5 minutes left of baking sprinkle corn flake mixture all over the top then brown it all up in that oven.

The final product?
Well... I forgot to take a picture so here is a picture of the leftovers:






Menu Plan Monday - Feb 25th




This weeks menu doesn't get too fancy but it is different for us. I rarely, rarely, ever make Alfredo of any sort. We are extremely busy this week and will be for the next two weeks as we have a lot of projects going on. Not to mention this pregnancy has got me much more tired then I've ever been so I'm keeping it a little simple.

Monday:
Breakfast for Dinner (Egg & Sausage Burritos)

Tuesday (Ball Practice):
Brats & Fries

Wednesday:
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

Thursday:
Spaghetti Carbonara
Until recently I've always called this German Spaghetti but learned it is nothing like it! My father in law is from Germany and he makes this a lot so we labeled it German. It's simply some butter, ham, noodles, onion, garlic, and lots of Parmesan cheese. SO good.

Friday:
Hamburgers & Macarroni


Thursday, February 21, 2013

Menu Plan Monday - February 18th

Happy Thursday? Opps, sorry for the delay.

Last weeks menu went pretty well... we ended up sticking to most of it, refer here to check it out and see any changes that were made.

Here is what is/was on the menu for this week:
Monday:
Hamburgers & French Fries

Tuesday Ball Practice:
Baked Pork Loin with veggies & potatoes

Wednesday: 
Out to Dinner with my Mom

Thursday Ball Practice:
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Take Out
Because this pregant woman had a craving.

Friday:
Crock Pot Chicken & Rice
I've always made this exact recipe from my mom but never added corn and when I found this recipe decided to try it, oh my I was doing it all wrong in the past!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
  
Linking up with Menu Plan Monday

Monday, February 11, 2013

Crock Post Roast Beef

*Please be advised that I took these photos as I was going along in the process... I have made a few notes here and there of things I have changed and will make sure to take updated pictures the next time I make this.

Crock Pot Roast Beef

Here is what you will need:


1 package of onion soup
1 package of brown gravy
1 medium onion
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
**I did not like the carrots in the sauce, it gave it too much of a carrot taste and I pulled them half way through cooking so please disregard those.



Oh yeah, you'll need one of these too - a 2-3 lb chuck roast.
I rubbed pepper, salt, garlic powder & paprika all over mine.

Now on to the cooking...


Brown the chuck up in a pan for just a minute or so on each side.


Chop your onion and place in the bottom of the crock pot.




Mix together 1 cup of water with the onion mix, gravy mix, and Worcestershire sauce.
These mixes can be strong so I generally only use about 2/3 of the packages.
(I know the picture doesn't show the right amount of water, I took the pic too soon)

Add the meat and poor the mixture all over
Remember I took out the carrots so ignore those orange things.

Cook on low for 7-8 hours depending on how "done" you like yours. If you cook it longer that's fine, mine actually cooks about 10 hours because it cooks while we are working.

Then enjoy!















Menu Plan Monday - Feb 11


With me not always feeling up to par these  last few weeks, it kicking right into the busy season at the office, R starting baseball, Menu Planning is a must!

Monday:
Crock Pot Beef Roast, Mashed Potatoes Egg Noddles & Carrots

Tuesday:
Corn Dogs & Fries
(Ball Practice)

Wednesday:
Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni & Broccoli

Thursday:
Biscuit Pizza - All heart shaped Delievery Pizza in Heart Shape
(Ball Practice)

 Friday:
Crock Pot Pork Loin Out to dinner

 We are still adjusting to having practice as this is the first year we've done it before. Although last week I cooked full prepared meals on those nights this week we are taking it easy and giving the kids things they love. Yes, I could have done Crock Pot on those nights but it's always a process to get the kids to eat those meals so why fight with it on ball nights?

What's on your menu tonight?