Casseroles for a new Mom??

Shepherdjel · January 2014

One of my good friends just had a baby and I want to make a meal for her. We recently made them Shrimp & Corn Chowder and I was thinking some kind of casserole for this week, but I am stumped at a good one. Show me your casseroles :-)

SnShne322 · January 2014

My only suggestion is to skip the lasagna. We got so much from our family and friends. While it was very much appreciated, I still can't stand the thought of eating it again 15 months later.

AshleyT121 · January 2014

http://buttoni.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/cauliflower-hash-brown-casserole/

A healthier twist on comfort food. We love it.

RevJen · January 2014

What about a shepherd's pie or maybe a breakfast casserole?

AshleyT121 · January 2014

Haven't tried these ones yet, but they're on the must try soon list.....

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/24206916721030639/ - Broccoli Brunch Casserole

http://christinescozycorner.ca/taco-casserole-hypoglycemia-diet-gf-sf-low-carb/ - Taco Casserole

MrsC7 · January 2014

Whatever you decide, think about dividing it up into portions and delivering them that way. While it was nice for people to bring an entire pan of lasagna or a huge pot of chili, my fridge had no way to fit all those giant dishes. It would have been nice to have a couple of individually sized portions ready to pop into the microwave.

GreenBride624 · January 2014

Mac & cheese!

LaBellaBarv66 · January 2014

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is my absolute favorite... I could eat it once a week.

http://akitchenaddiction.blogspot.com/2012/04/stuffed-pepper-casserole.html

sfgiantsjo · January 2014

SilverGlitter05 said:

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is my absolute favorite... I could eat it once a week.
http://akitchenaddiction.blogspot.com/2012/04/stuffed-pepper-casserole.html

I was going to make stuffed peppers this week, but I might just adapt it into a casserole instead after reading this!

krispy83 · January 2014

I don't tend to bring casseroles.. I bring cold cuts, cheese, rolls, macaroni or potato salad, fruit, etc. That way people can grab whatever they want, whenever they want it and don't have to worry about allergies or someone not liking something.

MrsC7 · January 2014

SilverGlitter05 said:

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is my absolute favorite... I could eat it once a week.
http://akitchenaddiction.blogspot.com/2012/04/stuffed-pepper-casserole.html

@SilverGlitter05 Have you ever tried this recipe with uncooked rice? I hate cooking just 2 cups of rice in my rice cooker.

LaBellaBarv66 · January 2014

sfgiantsjo said:

SilverGlitter05 said:

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is my absolute favorite... I could eat it once a week.
http://akitchenaddiction.blogspot.com/2012/04/stuffed-pepper-casserole.html

I was going to make stuffed peppers this week, but I might just adapt it into a casserole instead after reading this!

OMG do it!! The left overs are just as good too. My co-workers always beg me to bring them some in.

LaBellaBarv66 · January 2014

@MrsC7 No, but I use the microwaveable rice because I hate cooking rice too and it turns out fine.

SRodi811 · January 2014

A super easy and yummy chicken enchilada recipe:

Quick and Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Author: Sara @ Budget Savvy Diva

Prep time: 1 hour

Cook time: 45 mins

Total time: 1 hour 45 mins

Serves: 6

Ingredients

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast – cooked and shredded
bunch of cilantro, finely diced
18 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into fourths
1 (28 ounce) can red chile enchilada sauce
1 (16 ounce) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream
2 teaspoons of taco seasoning – Budget Savvy Diva’s has a homemade taco seasoning on the site
pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper

Instructions

Side Note: To get shredded chicken – I boil the chicken for 45 minutes – let the chicken cool then shred the chicken
Preheat oven to 350.
Place 14 ounces of sauce into a 9×13 pan.
Place tortilla triangles over the sauce. With the rest of the tortilla place in a bowl with the rest of the sauce ( it is going to soak much of it up).
In a medium bowl mix – salt, pepper, sour cream, chicken, cilantro, taco seasoning
Top casserole with 1/2 of chicken mixture.
Top with 1/2 Cheese
Top with layer of tortillas
Layer with rest of chicken mixture
Layer with 1/2 amount of the cheese
Cook covered for 45 minutes
I used the broiler for the last 5 minutes to get my final results. Totally optional
Enjoy!

Jliongrrrl · January 2014

I really like the deli meat and salad idea krscrp mentioned. Have you thought about taking her a few crock pot freezer meals? Most people have a crock pot and this allows the family to decide when they want to use your meal (they may have a ton of stuff left over right now if she just had the baby). Plus most of the pinterest recipes make at least 2 bags of meals os you could make a few for her and have a few to keep for yourself while only doing prep work once.

fabk · January 2014

Veggie or fruit tray for sure!! I ate a couple of fruit trays after Ihad Alex.

booknerd226 · January 2014

I usually bring veggie and fruit trays or ditto MrsC7. I made chili for dinner one night in November and doubled it and froze enough for 2-3 people to eat for a friend when she had a baby. I've also brought frozen chicken and dumplings, again in small portions. Chicken casserole too because it's the most unhealthy/yummy comfort food lol.

I like the idea about bringing deli/cheese trays and maybe some croissants or large rolls. Filing that one for later!

packfan20 · January 2014

All these ladies had good food ideas. I'll just throw out there waiting to bring them food for a few weeks. We had so many people wanting to help off the bat and then G went back to work after 6 weeks and I was like "I have to take care of this baby alone AND make dinner??????" Even the thought of defrosting something was overwhelming. I had friend who brought us dinner when Audrey was 8 weeks and it was wonderful. Hell, I wish someone would bring me dinner NOW!

BabyRN2006 · January 2014

I usually make chicken and rice rolls. Basically just cooked chicken, taco seasoning, rotel, cooked rice, and a little cheese all mixed together and then wrapped in about 10 tortillas. They freeze well wrapped in tin foil and they can just take out 1-2 at a time that way, heat and eat. DH loves these.

Shepherdjel · January 2014

Thanks so much ladies!!! Wonderful ideas. We gave them the soup in 2 containers that they could freeze. We will prob bring them some sort of casserole and fruit next week then will bring something further down the road.

cnthrdlywt2bwZ · January 2014

sfgiantsjo said:

SilverGlitter05 said:

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is my absolute favorite... I could eat it once a week.
http://akitchenaddiction.blogspot.com/2012/04/stuffed-pepper-casserole.html

I was going to make stuffed peppers this week, but I might just adapt it into a casserole instead after reading this!

Ditto!

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