Polka Time

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This is a recipe in preparation for our trip to Chicago.  I had received this recipe from my sister in law, Shannon McCart.

SAUSAGE, SAUERKRAUT, AND NOODLE CASSEROLE

• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup

• 1 1/3 cups of  milk

• 1 garlic clove

• 32 oz sauerkraut

• 8 oz med egg noodles

• 1 1/2 - 2 lbs kielbasa

• 2 cups Swiss or Cheddar cheese- shredded

• 3/4 cups whole wheat bread crumbs

• 2 tablespoons butter- melted

• 1 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 teaspoons onion powder

• 1 tablespoons parsley flakes

Combine soup, milk, onion, and garlic clove in medium bowl.  Place sauerkraut in 13 x 9 pan.  Top with uncooked egg noodles.  Spoon soup mixture evenly over top.  Top with kielbasa, then shredded cheese.  Combine bread crumbs, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley in bowl, sprinkle over top.  Cover tightly with foil and back 350 for 1 hour.

The Power of Spinach

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The sausage and spinach really compliment each other.  A distinct possibility for your Holiday feast.  

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SPINACH CASSEROLE

(This is a Better Homes and Gardens Recipe)

• 3/4 pound fresh Italian sausage links
• 2 packages (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
• 1 can (15-19 oz.) white kidney beans (cannelloni) or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• ¾ cup evaporated skim milk
• ½ cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons margarine or butter, melted

In a large skillet cook sausage over medium heat about 8 minutes or until no pink remains, turning often.  Drain on paper towels.  Slice into bite-size pieces.

In a large mixing bowl combine cooked sausage, spinach, beans, onion, milk, 1/4 cup of the cheese, lemon peel, lemon juice, nutmeg, and pepper.  Turn into a greased 2 quart oval or square baking dish.

For topping, in a small mixing bowl combine bread crumbs, remaining ¼ cup of the cheese, garlic, and melted butter; sprinkle on top of casserole.  Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree oven for 35 minutes or until heated through.

Oh Potato

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This is another option for your Thanksgiving feast.

SWEET POTATO CRUNCH

• 2 cans sweet potatoes, mashed
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup butter or margarine, melted
• ½ cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup flour
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• ½ cup butter or margarine, melted

Mix first six ingredients and put in a 2.5-quart casserole dish. Mix last four ingredients together and put over sweet potatoes. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour.


SWEET POTATO CRUNCH

Ham It Up

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Thanksgiving is almost here.  Try a HoneyBaked Ham.  The ham always makes a great holiday feast.  The ham is not just for this time of year though.  For great recipes visit HoneyBaked Ham Recipes .  Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Leftovers



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Are you looking to make something different with your Thanksgiving leftovers?  Please visit this link on the Food Network for some great ideas.  Enjoy!

Turkey Time



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GOOD EATS ROAST TURKEY

One of my readers, Mary Colletti recommended this turkey recipe.  The recipe comes from the show "Good Eats" with Alton Brown on the Food Network.  Please visit Good Eats Roast Turkey for this recipe.  Thank you Mary for providing this recipe to me.  Please save me a plate.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving.