Pork Chops, Mushroom Gravy, & Rice

Pork Chops, Mushroom Gravy, and Rice

Pork Chops
Mushrooms
Onions, sliced into rings
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Butter
Rice

Arrange skillet with pork chops around the sides. Melt butter in the middle and add onions. Brown pork chops then flip over. Add mushrooms and soup. Cover and check meat periodiocally to see when done. Cook rice separately. Serve pork chops and sauce over rice!

I like this recipe because: It is SO SO easy and it has minimal ingredients!

My least favorite thing: I don't always have pork chops around. Chicken would be good too!

Chicken & Mushroom Casserole

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
Layer in a 9x13 casserole dish:

Raw chicken (I cubed mine)
Layer of cheese (I used colby jack)
Layer of fresh mushrooms
1 can cream of chickens soup
1 pkg Stove Top Dressing (dry)
1/2 cube butter melted and drizzled over stuffing

Cover with tin foil and bake 350 for 45 minutes.

I like this recipe because: I can thorw it in the pan and let it cook. AND it tasted REALLY good!!

Least favorite thing: I don't always have fresh mushrooms available but canned would be ok too.

Meatballs (for Subs)

Meatball Subs
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp italian seasoning or dried oregano
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 C. onion, chopped
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 C. bread crumbs
1/4 C. parmesan cheese
1 (16 oz) can tomato sauce
2 TBL red cooking wine (optional)
Rolls

In bowl, beat egg with all herbs and spices. Add onion, ground beef, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese. Shape into 1 inch balls. Brown in a large skillet. Drain grease and add tomato sauce and red wine. Cover and cook until done. If you would like your sauce to thicken, remove meatballs and reduce sauce.

I like this recipe because: I always have these ingredients around the house! Super fast and a great way to get rid of extra rolls. Could also be used for spaghetti.

 My least favorite thing: Touching raw meat!

Baked Italian Sausage Pasta

Baked Italian Sausage Rotini
1 TBL olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 pkg ground italian sausage
1 pkg curly, bowtie, or wagonwheel noodles - cooked
1 bottle 4 cheese spaghetti sauce
2 TBL red pepper flakes
2 cups mozzarella cheese (divided)

In a large fry pan, brown the garlic in olive oil. Then add the sausage and cook until browned. Drain any oil that is excess. In a large bowl, mix the sausage with the other ingredients, reserving 1 cup of cheese. Pour pasta mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 375 for 25 min. Top with remaining cheese and bake 5 more minutes.

I like this recipe because: I have all of these ingredients laying around. If I'm missing the italian sausage, I can use regular spiced with more red pepper flakes or ground beef. Easy!

My least favorite thing: Nothing! It's a perfect recipe for my family!