Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook (104 page)

Spicy Corn Casserole

Beth Nafziger

Lowville, NY

Makes 10 servings

Prep. Time: 10-15 minutes

Cooking Time: 2-3 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 4-qt.

1 stick (8 Tbsp.) butter

1 large onion, chopped

2 medium green bell peppers, chopped

¼ cup flour

2 cups fresh,
or
frozen, corn

2 cups cooked long-grain rice (I use brown rice)

14½-oz. can diced tomatoes with liquid

4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

2½ cups shredded sharp cheese

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2-3 tsp. hot pepper sauce

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

1. In large skillet, melt butter. Sauté onion and pepper until tender.

2. Stir in flour and remove from heat.

3. Place sautéed vegetables in slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients. Mix together gently.

4. Cover. Cook on Low 2-3 hours. If the corn becomes drier than I like while cooking, I add tomato juice.

Note:

I serve this casserole when I’m looking for a spicy, meatless meal. This recipe is a family favorite that we enjoy over and over and never tire of.

Cornbread Casserole

Arlene Groff

Lewistown, PA

Makes 8 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 3¼-4 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 3½- to 4-qt.

1 qt., or 2 14½-oz. cans, whole-kernel corn

1 qt., or 2 14½-oz. cans, creamed corn

1 pkg. corn muffin mix

1 egg

¼ stick (2 Tbsp.) butter

¼ tsp. garlic powder

2 Tbsp. sugar

¼ cup milk

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

1. Combine all ingredients in greased slow cooker.

2. Cover. Cook on Low 3½-4 hours, stirring once halfway through.

Variation:

You can replace 1 egg and ¼ cup milk with 8 oz. sour cream.

Kendra Dreps

Liberty, PA

Cheesy Hominy

Michelle Showalter

Bridgewater, VA

Makes 12-14 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 3½-9 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-qt.

2 cups dry cracked hominy

6 cups water

2 Tbsp. flour

1½ cups milk

4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1-2 tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

half a stick (4 Tbsp.) butter, cut in chunks, or melted

1. Combine hominy and water in 5-6 qt. slow cooker.

2. Cover. Cook on High 3-4 hours or on Low 6-8 hours.

3. Stir in remaining ingredients.

4. Cover. Cook 30-60 minutes.

Note:

Cheesy Hominy is a nice change if you’re tired of the same old thing. It’s wonderful with ham, slices of bacon, or meatballs. Add a green vegetable and you have a lovely meal. Hominy is available at bulk-food stores.

Southwest Posole

Becky Harder

Monument, CO

Makes 6 servings

Prep. Time: 5-10 minutes

Soaking Time: 4-8 hours

Cooking Time: 5 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 4-qt.

2 12-oz. pkgs. dry posole

1 garlic clove, minced

2 14-oz. cans vegetable,
or
chicken, broth

2 10-oz. cans Rotel Mexican diced tomatoes

4¼-oz. can diced green chilies, drained,
optional

salt to taste

1. Place dry posole in slow cooker. Cover with water. Soak 4-8 hours.

2. Drain water.

3. Add all remaining ingredients to posole in slow cooker.

4. Cover. Cook on High 3 hours and then on Low 2 hours.

Serving suggestion: Serve with
enchiladas
,
black beans
,
Spanish rice
, and chopped
lettuce
with
black olives
and
tomatoes
.

Tip:

Dry posole can be found in the Mexican food department of the grocery store. If you cannot find dry posole, you can use canned hominy and skip to Step 3.

Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

Dorothy Van Deest

Memphis, TN

Makes 3-4 servings

Prep. Time: 10-15 minutes

Cooking Time: 3-5 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 3-qt.

10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli

6 eggs, beaten

24 oz. small-curd cottage cheese

6 Tbsp. flour

8 oz. mild cheese of your choice, diced

half a stick (4 Tbsp.) butter, melted

2 green onions, chopped

salt to taste

1. Place frozen broccoli in colander. Run cold water over it until it thaws. Separate into pieces. Drain well.

2. Combine broccoli and all other ingredients in greased slow cooker. Mix together gently but well.

3. Cover. Cook on High 1 hour. Stir well, then continue cooking on Low 2-4 hours.

Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Deborah Swartz

Grottoes, VA

Makes 4-6 servings

Prep. Time: 15-20 minutes

Cooking Time: 5-6 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 3½-qt.

1 lb. chopped broccoli, fresh
or
frozen, thawed

1 medium onion, chopped

half a stick (4 Tbsp.) butter, cut in chunks

1 cup minute rice, uncooked,
or
1½ cups cooked rice

10¾-oz. can cream of chicken,
or
mushroom, soup

¼ cup milk

1⅓ cups Velveeta cheese, cubed,
or
cheddar cheese, shredded

1 tsp. salt

1. Combine all ingredients in lightly greased slow cooker.

2. Cover. Cook on Low 5-6 hours.

Don’t forget your pastor and his or her family. They may enjoy being included in one of your holiday gatherings.