One of the best things about casseroles is that you can have them at any time of the day. It is comfort food that you can enjoy even more when the weather gets cooler. Here are a few casserole recipes you can make this fall.
Sausage and Cheese Lasagna
You can prepare this within an hour. Start with preheating a broiler. In a cast-iron 12-inch skillet heat some oil and cook the sausage till it turns brown. Break it with a spoon. Add garlic and cook for a minute. Follow this by adding the marinara, tomatoes, and chicken stock. Then to this broth, add pieces of Nestle pasta and let it simmer on a reduced flame for 4 minutes, covered. Post this remove the lid and stir it occasionally or till pasta is tender. Then take it off the flame and fold it in basil. Top it with mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta. Broil for 2-3 minutes until it is golden brown.
Southern Yellow-Squash Casserole
You can start by preheating the oven to about 350 degrees. Then coat two casserole dishes (9/12 inches) with cooking spray. Put a stockpot on medium heat and combine the yellow onions, squash, and the bell pepper. Fill the pot of vegetables with water and let it boil. Cook for 10 minutes and then drain the water. Put the veggies back into the stockpot and then add the following ingredients – 1/2 lb. of cheddar cheese, 1/2 lb of pepper Jack cheese, diced pimientos, four large eggs, mayonnaise, dry vermouth, Worcestershire sauce, dried basil, granulated onion, granulated garlic, a dash of hot sauce and a pinch of sugar. Mix it well after adding salt and pepper. Scoop this mixture into the casserole dishes and bake for 30-45 minutes.
Scalloped Oyster Casserole
This special dish can begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. In a skillet, melt butter on a medium flame, then add leeks and stir it for about 6-7 minutes. Add the flour and stir for another minute. Add a little vermouth and stir it until it is thick and bubbly for a couple more minutes. Follow this with cream and once it simmers, turn off the stove. Fold the contents in oysters and then brine. Scoop this mixture into a baking dish and bake it for about 40-45 minutes.