Parmesan Meatloaf by Jackie

*adapted from http://freezersupperswappers.com/?s=parmesan+meatloaf

Ingredients:

2 large eggs

1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
3 tsp.  dried basil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 lbs. lean ground beef (I used 90% lean.)
1 cup shredded mozzarella
2-2/3 cup marinara sauce, separated (I used Classico Tomato and Basil.)

Assembly:

In a large bowl, stir eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper until blended. Mix in 2/3 cup marinara sauce, basil, Parmesan, onion and panko.  Add beef and mix well with hands.  Form 1 in thick loaf and place in an aluminum 9x13” baking pan.   Lay a sheet of Reynolds Non-stick aluminum foil over meat.  Pour remaining 2 cups marinara into quart size Ziploc freezer bag.   Place  shredded mozzarella into Ziploc quart size freezer bag.  Place both bags gently on top of wrapped meat.  Cover pan with lid or double wrap it with foil. 

Serve Day Directions:

Thaw completely.   
 

***FRIENDZ: REMOVE LID AND TAKE OUT PLASTIC BAGS AND FOIL BEFORE BAKING!!!! 

Preheat oven to 375.  Spread 1/2 cup sauce thinly over the top.  Bake meatloaf until cooked through and meat thermometer registers 160F, 30 to 45 minutes.  

 

Cut the meatloaf into eight squares and separate the squares slightly.  On each square, spread 2 generous tablespoons sauce, leaving a border of meat visible.  Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of mozzarella cheese in center of sauce.  Return meatloaf to oven. Bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake by Beth

Ingredients:
8 oz. pasta of choice
1 can cream of chicken soup
¾ c. milk
2 T. Dijon mustard
3 c. cooked chicken, cubed
6 slices deli ham, julienned (I used ¾ c. chopped ham)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 T. butter, melted
1 c. Panko breadcrumbs
1 ½ c. Swiss cheese, shredded

 Assembly:

Cook pasta in boiling water for 3 min less than directions on box.  Drain and set aside.  In a large bowl, combine soup, milk and mustard until blended.  Add chicken, ham, pasta, salt, and pepper.  Spread pasta mixture into greased 9 x 13 pan.  Top with Swiss cheese.  In a small bowl, combine butter and Panko then sprinkle on top of cheese.  Cover and freeze.

 Day of Serving:

Thaw casserole completely in the fridge.  Bake covered, at 350 for 40-45 min, or until hot and bubbly.  Uncover and broil for 3-4 min, or until the top is golden brown.

Taco Pasta Toss by Jen

*adapted from www.kraftfoods.com
Servings: 4
This recipe serves 4 so I made it 1 1/2 times for our group. 

 

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. spaghetti, uncooked

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix
1 cup water

1 cup frozen corn

1/2 cup Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese

Assembly:Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, brown meat with onions in large skillet. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, corn and salsa. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Drain spaghetti; place in large bowl. Add meat sauce; mix lightly. Top with remaining ingredients.

Optional: Top with shredded lettuce and sour cream

Serving Day:
Thaw completely.  Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.  Place meat mixture in a large skillet until heated through, stirring occasionally.  Drain spaghetti; place in large bowl. Add meat sauce; mix lightly. Top with remaining ingredients.  Optional: Top with shredded lettuce and sour cream

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