Bierock Casserole

shared by Dara P.
Ingredients:
1 pkg of shredded cabbage or 1/2 head of shredded cabbage
2 lbs of hamburger, browned
1 1/2 to 2 c of shredded cheese of your choice
1 can of Pillsbury pizza dough
onion powder, to taste
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
salt-free Greek seasoning, to taste

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Brown burger w/ onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and salt-free greek seasoning.
3. Add cabbage and let cook covered about 10 minutes or until cabbage is softened.
4. Put pizza dough in a greased 9 x 13 pan
5. Top w/ burger/cabbage mixture and then cheese.
6. Bake for about 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
This is a VERY fast, easy and delicious dish!!!

Bean & Corn Salsa

shared by Patty H. (whose friend Nedra shared it with her)
Ingredients:
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can shoe peg corn, drained
1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 medium jar diced pimentos
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
Combine all ingredients.

Dressing
½ cup vinegar
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup Tiger Sauce (this is a hot sauce that can be found near other hot sauces in the grocery aisle)
Blend all ingredients and pour over bean and corn mixture. Chill
Serve with dipping-type chips.

Note: You can add additional cans of ingredients to increase quantity. You can also added grilled chicken breast strips to make this a main dish salad.

Southwest Zucchini Boats

shared by Patty H.
(I haven't tried this yet but it sounds good and I plan on trying it as soon as I am "blessed" with some zucchini.)
Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 medium white or sweet onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 oz) can diced green chilies
1 (15 oz) can fire roasted diced or crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper, to taste
olive oil
1 egg, beaten
4-5 medium-sized zucchini
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2.Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat with enough olive oil to coat the pan (roughly 2 tablespoons). Add diced onion and pepper. Saute a few minutes until they begin to soften. Add garlic. Saute another minute, until fragrant.
3.Add ground turkey. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break up the turkey and combine with the onion mixture. Cook until meat is browned.
4.Add green chilies, black beans and tomatoes. Stir to combine. Add chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5.Continue cooking the filling until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has thickened a bit. Once thickened, remove from heat and allow to partially cool.
6.In the meantime, slice each zucchini lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the insides of each zucchini half, leaving a shell that is roughly 1/4 inch thick all the way around.
7.Place zucchini shells in a large baking dish that is filled with 1/4 inch water.
8.Once the filling has cooled, stir in beaten egg.
9.Scoop the filling into the empty zucchini shells.
10.Carefully place the baking dish into the oven (careful not to spill the water!) and bake for 25-20 minutes.
11.Remove from oven and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
12.Top with a dollop of sour cream and serve!

Upside Down Pizza Casserole

shared by Patty H.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 cup onions, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 15 oz. can pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce (I used a 15 oz. can of plain tomato sauce with 1/2 tsp. garlic powder added)
1/4 pkg. pepperoni, coarsely chopped (I used turkey pepperoni and probably not this much; had part of a left-over pkg.)
1/2 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 jar sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 small can sliced black olives (optional)
8-10 slices Mozzarella cheese

Topping:
1 cup milk
1 T. oil
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cook hamburger, onion and bell pepper in large skillet. Drain.
3. Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni, Italian seasoning and mushrooms/olives if using them.
4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, combine milk, oil and eggs. Beat. Add flour and salt and beat until smooth.
6. Spoon mixture into an ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. (I didn't read this direction and sprayed my pan. I don't know if it makes a difference or not.)
7. Place cheese slices over hot meat mixture. (I used the whole package and over-lapped them. I think you could use shredded mozzarella cheese and it would work just fine.)
8. Pour topping evenly over the cheese, covering completely.
9. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
11.Cut into squares and serve upside down on the plate. (This warmed up nicely in the microwave.)

Banana Coffee Cake

shared by Dara P.
Ingredients:
1 8oz pkg of cream cheese (softened)
1/2 c of REAL unsalted butter
1 1/4 c sugar
2 eggs
1 c mashed ripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda

Topping/Middle
1 c chopped pecans
1/4 c white or brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
1. Beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Add the bananas and vanilla.
4. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
5. The recipe says to just spread it in a 9 x 13 pan and top with the topping and bake 25-30 minutes.

Instead I:
* Added the bananas last, not after the eggs.
* Put about 1/3 of the pecan/sugar/cinnamon mixture in a greased bundt pan and then poured half of the batter into the pan.
* Then sprinkle 1/3 of the topping mixture on batter.
* Top with remaining batter and then sprinkle the last of the topping on.
* Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 1 hour (til sides are golden brown)
I tried this recipe once and it came out very moist and delicious!!!