Chinese Chicken Casserole

Marilyn was my neighbor for many years. She was in a "Literary Club" and made this delicious casserole for an evening event.  I was delighted when she shared the recipe. {I would guess that this recipe was popular in the 1950's.}

This is what I often take when  "taking in a meal."  :)  It's quick, tasty, and old fashioned comfort food.

Marilyn's Chinese Chicken Casserole

3 cups cooked, diced chicken

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1, 6 oz. package dry chow mein noodles

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 can of evaporated milk

1 can Chicken with Rice soup

1/2 cup sour cream

Mix the above. Place in prepared open 9x13 or equivalent casserole dish.

Sprinkle with the following stirred together:

1/3 cup melted butter

1/4 cup slivered almonds

1/2 cup dry stuffing mix

Bake at 350° for 1 hour.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Lasagne

When my husband's grandmother passed away {many, many years ago} her next door neighbor brought us this delicious lasagne.  The recipe is easy and quick and my "go-to" when I need to take dinner to someone. I especially like not needing to cook the noodles first.

1 ½  lb. ground beef, browned with onion, salt & pepper

48 oz. jar Prego  (Fresh Mushroom)

1, 15 oz can diced tomatoes

16 oz mozzarella, grated

16 oz cheddar or colby/jack, grated

1, 16 oz cottage cheese with 1 egg stirred in

6-8 UNcooked lasagne noodles

Use a 9x13 pan with HIGH sides.

Add Prego and diced tomatoes to browned ground beef.

Mix mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.

Layer as follows:

1.  Beef Sauce

2.  Noodles (uncooked)

3.  Cottage cheese egg mix

4.  Shredded cheeses

5.  Repeat once more.

Top with leftover sauce. Bake at 375° for 1 hour.  Let stand ½ hour before serving.

**I buy shredded cheese in 2 lb bags and always make two pans at a time.  This freezes well after it’s cooked.

Also, I buy disposable pans at Sam’s Club.  The tall sides are just right for this dish.  I made a HUGE mess when I tried to fit it into a regular 9x13 pan.