Paula Deen it up!

I have two casseroles that are from Paula Deen, one that my nephew, Jonathan loves so much at Thanksgiving, Corn Casserole. The other is one I've never cooked but found it in the 2nd Dean Brothers book, Pineapple & Peach Casserole. Here are the recipes, they are PERFECT for Thanksgiving! Enjoy!

Corn Casserole
Source: Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics

One 15-1/4 oz can whole kernel corn, drained
One 14-3/4 oz can cream-style corn
One 8 oz package Jiffy corn muffin mix
One cup sour cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter

In a large bowl, stire together the two cans of corn, corn muffin mix, sour cream and butter. Pour into a greased casserole 9x13 dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown.

Pineapple & Peach Casserole
Source: The Deen Brothers 2nd Cookbook (I don't know the name, I copied the recipe from the library)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted plus additional for coating dish
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
6 tablespoons AP Flour
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
One 20 oz can pineapple chunks, drained (save 6 T juice)
One 20 oz can peach halves in light syrup, drained and finely chopped
1 cup rich butter cracker crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, butter a 2 qt. casserole dish and set aside. In a large bowl, stir together sugar & flour. Gradually stir in the cheese. Add the pineapple chunks and peaches; stir until well combined. Pour the mixture into casserole dish. In medium bowl, stir together the 1/2 cup melted butter, reserved pineapple juice & the cracker crumbs, stirring w/ a rubber scraper until evenly blended. Spread crumb mixture on top of pineapple mixture. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

yes those are that easy! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Lindsey's Yummy Goodness of a Chicken Casserole

Jason went out of town this past weekend on a dirt bike trip. I thought I could handle being at the house alone, but I was on the phone with Lindsey, and she talked me into staying the night, thank goodness because I wouldn't have discovered the most amazing casserole! I don't know what it is called, but when I put it in my mouth...I thought "OH MY GOSH!" This is so so so so good. But there is nothing healthy about it. You COULD make it healthier though.

Ingredients:

2 cans Cream of Chicken

2 cans Cream of Mushroom

1-8oz bag of Cheddar Cheese

1 lb of Chicken Breast

1 bag of Wide Egg Noodles

1 Sleeve of Ritz Crackers

1 stick of butter

What to do.....

Preheat oven to 350 F

Boil Chicken in water, and cook noodles in seperate pan.

While those are cooking combine the soups and cheese in a bowl and mix up. When the chicken is done, cube the chicken and throw in mixture. When noodles are done, do the same. In a 9x13 in casserole dish, spread mixture evenly in the dish. Crush up the Ritz Crackers and put on top of the casserole. Melt butter in the microwave and pour on top of casserole. Then cook 20 minutes. Try not to drool over the stove while you watch and wait for it to cook =) ENJOY!