Pizza Casserole from Katie

1lb Ground Beef, browed and drained

15oz Can of Pizza Sauce

Mushrooms, sliced

Pepperoni

1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano

1 teaspoon Garlic Salt

2 Cups Rotini Pasta, cooked and drained

2/3 Cup Milk

2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded


Combine Beef with Pizza Sauce, Mushrooms, Pepperoni, Oregano, and Garlic Salt. Mix well.

Combine Pasta and Milk.

In 9x13 layer half of Meat mixture, half of Pasta mixture, and Cheese. Repeat layers. If desired, all of Mozzarella Cheese could be placed on top instead of in middle.


Freezer Instructions: Use heavy duty foil to cover. Layer a couple times to avoid freezer burn.

Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, covered.

Cheese Stuffed Manicotti from Rochelle

8 Manicotti Shells

1 teaspoon Garlic, chopped

1 ½ Cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

½ teaspoon Salt

15oz Spaghetti Sauce

½ teaspoon Dried Oregano

1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

1lb Ground Beef

8oz ricotta Cheese

¼ Cup Mayo


Cook Manicotti Shells in salted water the least amount of time recommended on box. Drain and rinse with cold water to avoid sticking.

Brown Ground Beef and Garlic, drain.

Add Ricotta Cheese, 1C Mozzarella Cheese, Salt, and Mayo with Beef until melted together and creamy.

Stuff shells with Meat mixture.

Mix Oregano and Spaghetti Sauce.

Pour about ¼ Cup Sauce in bottom of greased casserole dish. Place Stuffed Manicotti in dish. If there is any Meat mixture left spread over top of shells. Pour remaining Sauce over top and sprinkle with ½ C Mozzarella Cheese and Parmesan Cheese.


Freezer Instructions: Use heavy duty foil to cover. Layer a couple times to avoid freezer burn.

Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes covered. Uncover for an additional 10 minutes.

Chicken Crescent Squares from Susanne

3oz Cream Cheese, softened

2 Tablespoons Oleo, melted

1 Can Chicken

¼ teaspoon Salt

1/8 teaspoon Pepper

2 Tablespoons Milk

1 teaspoon Onion

1 Package Crescent Rolls

¾ Cup Crushed Croutons


Blend Cream Cheese and Oleo until Smooth. Add in Chicken, Salt, Pepper, Milk, and Onion. Place in ziplock bag.

Store Crushed Croutons in separate bag/container to use later.


Freezer Instructions: Place in large ziplock freezer bag. Double bag to avoid freezer burn.

Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Divide Crescent Rolls into 4 rectangles. Divide Mixture evenly onto each rectangle. Fold into a square and seal. Brush with 1 Tablespoon of Melted Oleo. Sprinkle with Crushed Croutons. Place on ungreased cooking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.


Alternative Cooking Suggestion: Use a package of Crescent Seamless Dough Sheet instead of Rolls. You can cut your squares to portion or use one large sheet and bake it Stromboli style.

Sweet and Sour Chicken from Heather

4-6 Chicken Breasts (sauce will make enough for up to 10 chicken breasts)

12oz Pineapple Juice

6oz Sweet and Sour Sauce

2oz Soy Sauce


Place all ingredients in large ziplock bag. Mix well.


Freezer Instructions: Place in large ziplock freezer bag. Double bag to avoid freezer burn.

Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Cook on the grill. Turn often to prevent burning due to sugar content.

Creamy Burrito Casserole from Lydia

2lbs Ground Beef

1 Cup Onion

10-12 Burrito Flour Tortillas

1 Packet Taco Seasoning

2 Cups Cheese, shredded

½ Cup Water

1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup

16oz Refried Beans

8oz Sour Cream

16oz Salsa


Cook Ground Beef and Onions until done, drain.

Add Water, Taco Seasoning, and Refried Beans. Continue to cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes.

Put meat mixture and a little cheese (save some cheese for the top) into each Tortilla. Wrap like a burrito and place seam side down in 9x13 dish.

Mix Soup, Sour Cream, and Salsa in bowl. Store in freezer safe container.

Place remaining Cheese in small ziplock bag, freeze for later.

(Sauce and cheese are stored separate from dish when freezing to prevent burritos from getting soggy)


Freezer Instructions: Use heavy duty foil to cover. Layer a couple times to avoid freezer burn.

Cooking Instructions: Thaw Burritos, Sauce, and Cheese. Pour Sauce over Burritos, top with Cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, covered. Bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
**Please Note, if this meal is prepared and served the same day (not frozen and thawed later) the Cooking Instructions would be as follows: Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes.

Chicken Pepsi from Mindy

1 ½ lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 Small Onion, sliced

½ Cup Ketchup

1 Cup Pepsi (or other cola)


Place all ingredients in large ziplock bag. Mix well.


Freezer Instructions: Place in large ziplock freezer bag. Double bag to avoid freezer burn.

Cooking Instructions: Thaw. Place in baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 ½ hours, covered. This could also be done on the grill or in a crock pot