Baked Turkey Tacos

Don't be fearful because this looks like casserole.  This is one of my husband's most requested meals. 

 It's really easy to make, it's healthy, and it's filling.  You can also freeze this in individual portions to use for quick meals or lunches. 

Serve with fresh sliced tomatoes, avocadoes, and lettuce, along with a dollop of sour cream.

3/4 lb. lean ground turkey meat
1/2 tsp. season salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 can tomato soup
1.5 cups medium salsa
1 can sweet white corn, drained
1/2 c. milk
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c. monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch cubes

In large skillet, brown the turkey, with the salt, pepper and onion, until no pink remains.  Add soup, salsa, milk, cheddar cheese, corn and tortilla cubes.   Pour into greased square casserole dish.  Cover with shredded monterey jack cheese.  Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.  Broil on high for 3 minutes to crisp up the cheese topping.  Serve hot.

Homestyle Chicken & Rice Casserole

Do me a favor.  Next time you're Jonesin' (please tell me I'm not the only person who uses that word) for a heart-warming comfort food, please make this meal.  I know, it screams casserole just from the title, but it is delicious, and the leftovers are just as good.  By using chicken pieces that have skin AND bones on them, you not only save money, but you get really, REALLY tender meat.  Sure, you have to use your fingers and get a little dirty, but the taste is worth it.  This is a cinch to throw together, and reminds me of my mom with every bite.  Almost feels like we are eating dinner together even though she's on the opposite side of the country.  Add some fresh baked sweet potato rolls, roasted broccoli, some fresh fruit and a tall glass of ice water?  Yes. You'll need a long Sunday nap after this one.  Enjoy.

6 chicken pieces (skin & bones included) - I used leg quarters and cut them in half.
1 1/2 c. long grain rice (raw)
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 1/2 c. grated cheddar
3 c. water
salt & pepper to taste

Grease 9x13 pan.  Add dry rice.  Season w/ salt & pepper.  Lay raw chicken pieces on rice.  Add water.  Sprinkle dry soup mix on top.  Blob (yes, I said blob) cans of soup, and cut up to distribute evenly.  Top with grated cheddar. 

Bake uncovered for 1 hour.  Cover tightly with foil and bake 30 more minutes (check for moisture, and add water if necessary).

Hungry Jack Casserole

This is a quick and easy dinner fix.

1 lb. ground beef
S & P
1 large can baked beans
1 c. your favorite BBQ sauce
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 can jumbo biscuits (8 in a can)
cheddar cheese

Brown ground beef and onions on med. high until no longer pink, season with salt and pepper. Add can of baked beans and BBQ sauce (add more or less to your liking). When mixed, add into a 9x13 pan. Open can of biscuits, flatten each biscuit out , place on top of the beef mixture. Bake according to biscuit directions (mine was 375 for 15 minutes). Take out, sprinkle with cheddar to cover, and return to oven. Broil on high for 2 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly. This meal reminded me of a campfire cookout.