Casserole Idea?? Happy Helping Hands

Casserole Idea??

ruskingirl 16 years ago

I am taking a meal to a single mother of adult twin boys with autism. She had a ruptured appendix and had to be hospitalized this past week. She came home today but has to eat softer foods. Does anyone have a casserole that will meet this criteria? I found a chicken noodle casserole recipe on-line but have never tried it. I guess I will make two one for her and one for us. Hope it's good.

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rml 16 years ago said:

What about a simple non spicy lasagne. She can have some for dinner and freeze individual servings. You could also make a simple baked ziti. Hamburger, noodles, cheese, Ragu spaghetti sauce...

There are a couple of groups on this site, dedicated to casserole recipes.

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mystic_river1 16 years ago said:

That's a good idea. rml....how about a mac and cheese casserole for next time?

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linebb956 16 years ago said:

Do you know their likes and dislikes? My experience.. is, see if you can find out. Some might not be meat eaters.. allergic to cheese or mild products. If not.. there are some really good recipes here... I was just looking at one from Gem... it is so good!

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ruskingirl 16 years ago said:

Great ideas, thank you so much.

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linebb956 16 years ago said:

Check out this one... It is one of Gems.. and a favorite of my familys.. Good comfort food.. and easy..
http://www.grouprecipes.com/3517/hamburger-potato-casserole.html

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ruskingirl 16 years ago said:

Thanks, it looks perfect!! I added it to our group for future reference.

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rml 16 years ago said:

Thank you, line for that link. I'm making it this evening. I like the idea of adding worchestershire sauce and onion to the meat. Maybe hot sauce on the side...YUM!

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mbalmr 16 years ago said:

I make a really good loaded-with-cheese tuna noodle casserole, although I may be too late now to post it here for your friend. (I don't do much of anything that doesn't have a pound of cheese in it, LOL.)

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ruskingirl 16 years ago said:

mbalmr, you should post it here anyway. This group is for recipes for everyone to share and I am sure I am not the only one who will need and want to make a soft food casserole. Besides, I know my family will love it, it has been a long time since I have made a tuna noodle casserole and mine recipe doesn't have cheese, and they love cheese...so there you go.

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rml 16 years ago said:

I made the hamburger casserole last night and my family Loved it. I added sauteed onion and garlic, with a glass of wine on the side. A new, easy favorite....Thanks again, Line.

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notyourmomma 16 years ago said:

While we are on the casserole bandwagon, let me ask does the hamburger casserole keep well and reheat easily? Kid and I take meals once a month to the Ronald McDonald house and we need casserole type things that the families can just scoop out of the pan and reheat in the microwave. The Ronald McDonald house saved me once and I'm having the kid practice cooking for the families there as part of her volunteer requirements for school. I'm tired of watching her fuss over lasagna and complain about how hard it is....the little stinker. She doesn't complain about the cookie baking. LOL We have done mac/ham/and cheese, went over well. We tried tuna casserole with very limited success. Shepards Pie went over well but it was a mess to reheat and serve,not eveyone got equal portions of potatoes and meat.

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linebb956 16 years ago said:

Not sure if it holds well.. always made it an ate fast! Never leftovers! Gem has great casseroles.. so does Zena..with the E

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notyourmomma 16 years ago said:

Thanks Linda, I'll go and check their recipes. I'm in a rut and need some inspiration for the monthy cook along. Toodles. (psst, hope all is going well, my thoughts are with you)

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mbalmr 15 years ago said:

I make a good a good breakfast casserole that I've never had an opportunity to taste, because I make it for my husband's staff meetings at work, but he always comes home with an empty pan. Now, he can eat his own weight in food every day, so either he ate what was left, or he's telling the truth and it's very popular, but I think this casserole might qualify as a "softer, gentler" food? I'll post it, and the cheese lover's tuna noodle thing. I made a tater tot casserole last night that was pretty good, but needs tweaking. It was too salty for my taste, and I love salty food. Once I "perfect" that, I'll post it also.

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