Easy Chili Renello Casserole

Easy Chili Renello Casserole

10 Servings.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 pound Monterey Jack Cheese, grated

• 3/4 pound Cheddar Cheese, grated

• 2 - 7 oz. cans chilis (Chopped or Whole) (Mild to Hot depending on taste)

• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 4 Eggs

• 1 - 13 oz. can Evaporated Milk

Directions:

1. Combine the cheeses.

1. Lightly oil 9"x13" casserole dish.

1. Layer 1 can chilis over bottom of dish. (Open and spread chilis if using whole)

1. Layer 1/2 cheese combination over chilis.

1. Repeat 3. & 4. with other can of chilis and remainder of cheese.

1. In blender combine flour, eggs and evaporated milk.

1. Pour mixture from blender over layers in chilis and cheeses in casserole dish.

1. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

1. Serve hot from oven.

Iowa Corn Casserole

Iowa Corn Casserole

Ingredients:

1 lb. bacon, diced

2 Cups soft bread crumbs

1/4 Cup minced onion

1/2 Cup chopped green pepper

2 Cans cream-style corn (14-3/4 oz. can)

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp.  Remove and set aside.
2. Pour 1/8 to 1/4 cup bacon drippings over bread crumbs and set aside.
3. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of drippings in pan and saute onion and green pepper until tender.
4. Stir in corn and bacon.
5. Spoon into a 1 Qt. baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and heated through.

Serves 6-8.  

Arizona Cobre Valley Casserole

Arizona Cobre Valley Casserole

"Cobre" is a Spanish word for copper,
mined in the Cobre Valley of southeastern Arizona.

Can be made ahead through Step 3. Cover casserole and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 celery rib (chopped)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1-1/4 oz seasoning mix (taco)
• 1/4 cup water
• 32 ozs refried beans
• 4 ozs green chilies (chopped)

Topping:

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions (sliced)
• 1 tomato (peeled, seeded & chopped)
• 1/3 cup ripe olives (pitted & chopped)
• 1-1/2 cups tortilla chips (crushed)

1. In a large skillet, cook beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and drain.  
2. Stir in taco seasoning, water, beans and green chilies and mix well.
3. Pour into a 2-1/2 Quart Casserole baking dish.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
5.  Top with cheese, green onions, tomato, olives and chips.

Yield:  6-8 Servings