Green Bean Casserole

1 can cream of mushroom
1 t. soy sauce
4 c. green beans, cut & cooked
1/2 c. milk
1 can French's Fried Onions
Salt & pepper

In greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish, mix soup, milk, soy sauce, salt, pepper, green beans, and 2/3 cup of fried onions. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle the remaining fried onions over bean mixture. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until onions are browned.

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Baked Beans

1 jumbo can Bush's Baked Beans, drained
1 t. mustard
1/2 c. pancake syrup
2/3 c. brown sugar

Add all together and bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.

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Scalloped Potatoes

This is one of my favorite recipes from my mom (Dianne), and it's ridicously easy to make.

6-7 large russet potatoes
1 stick butter
2 T. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Peel, slice (not too thin) and boil potaotes in large pot of salted water. Cook until done (about 15 minutes); drain. Place potatoes in 9 X 13" baking dish. Generously salt and pepper the potatoes.

To prepare sauce: Melt butter in saucepan; add flour. Gradually whisk in milk. Allow to thicken slightly over medium heat. Pour over potatoes. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Note: Whenever you think you've "generously" added enough salt, add more! This dish needs salt.

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King Ranch Chicken #1

This is a must have recipe for all Texans!

1/4 c. butter
12 flour tortillas, torn into pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can cream of chicken
2 c. chicken, cooked & shredded
2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 can cream of mushroom
1 can Rotel tomatoes

In large saucepan, cook bell pepper and onion in melted butter until tender. Add soups, Rotel, and chicken; stirring until well-blended. In a 9 X 13" baking dish, alternately layer tortilla, soup mixture and cheese. Heat in oven until cheese melts.

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Broccoli & Rice Casserole

1 (8 oz) jar cheese spread
3 (10 oz) pkg. frozen broccoli, thawed & drained
3 c. rice, cooked & cold
2 T. butter
1 onion, chopped
1 can cream of chicken
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. almonds, chopped
1 small can mushrooms, sliced & drained

Combine rice and broccoli in casserole dish. In frying pan, melt butter. Add onion and saute. Add cream of chicken, milk, cheese spread, and mushrooms. Cook until well-blended. Pour over broccoli and rice. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove cover, add almonds and bake an additional 15 minutes.

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Beef Tips & Rice (Crock Pot)

This is so super easy to make, and always comes out great. This has been on our menu for years, and it's perfect for busy families.

1 to 1 1/2 lbs. stew meat
1 large carton fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can cream of chicken
Brown gravy powder
1/2 pint sour cream
Salt, pepper, garlic salt, basil & parsley
Parmesan cheese, grated

Place stew meat in the bottom of Crock Pot; season with spices & brown gravy mix. Pour cream of chicken over stew meat and place mushrooms on top of cream of chicken. Cook on HIGH heat for about 6-7 hours. Stir when you can. Add the sour cream a few minutes before serving; stir well (it adds richness). Serve over rice or egg noddles. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Asparagus makes a great side dish with this recipe.

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