Best Surprise Casserole Recipes

SALMON CASSEROLE SURPRISE

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
• Mix reserved liquid from salmon and enough milk to make a total of 2 cups together in a measuring cup or bowl.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Generously grease a casserole dish.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir flour into melted butter and cook until dissolved, about 1 minute. Gradually add milk mixture to butter-flour mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Layer potatoes, salmon, and sauce, alternating 1 or 2 times, into the prepared casserole dish.
• Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard together in a bowl; pour over casserole.
• Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

CHINESE CHICKEN CASSEROLE SURPRISE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the chicken, broth, soup, milk, almonds, mushroom pieces, water chestnuts, noodles, cheese and celery (if using). Mix well and make sure mixture is spread evenly in the dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

BLUEBERRY SURPRISE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place half of the bread cubes over the bottom of a well-buttered 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle cream cheese and blueberries over bread cubes.
• Arrange remaining bread cubes over blueberries.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs with a rotary beater, beat in milk and the 1/2 cup syrup.
• Carefully pour egg mixture over the bread mixture.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
• Bake, covered, in a 375 oven for 25 minutes.
• Uncover and bake about 25 minutes more or till a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, and topping is puffed and golden brown.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• Serve warm with blueberry-flavored or maple syrup.
• NOTE: To dry bread slices, arrange bread in a single layer on a wire rack, cover loosely and let stand overnight.
• Or cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes, spread in a large baking pan.
• Bake, uncovered in a 300 oven for 10 to 15 minutes or till dry, stirring twice, cool.

NANA'S TUNA CASSEROLE SURPRISE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Mix the tuna, cereal, onion, mushroom soup, and olive oil together in a bowl until blended. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and peanuts.
• Bake in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.

TACO SURPRISE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook beef and add taco seasoning.
• Mix both cans of refried beans with the jar of salsa, set aside.
• Layer the bottom of a 13" x 9" (lasagna) pan with taco chips.
• Place the cooked ground beef on top of the taco chip layer.
• Add any remaining liquid to the bean and salsa mixture, mix together.
• Place this mixture over the ground beef.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-40 minutes in preheated oven.
• Uncover, crumble taco chips and cheese over the top and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
• Enjoy!

BLUEBERRY SURPRISE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place half of the bread cubes over the bottom of a well-buttered 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle cream cheese and blueberries over bread cubes. Arrange remaining bread cubes over blueberries. In a large mixing bowl beat eggs with a rotary beater; beat in milk and the 1/2 cup syrup. Carefully pour egg mixture over the bread mixture. Cover dish with plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove plastic wrap and cover dish with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake about 25 minutes more or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, and topping is puffed and golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with blueberry-flavor or maple syrup.

ONION SURPRISE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Melt 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Put half of the onions into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese and 1/2 cup of the cracker crumbs. Repeat the layers of onion and cheese.
• In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add the cream, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the casserole.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup cracker crumbs. Toast the crumbs until they are lightly brown, about 10 minutes, then sprinkle over the casserole.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until the onions have softened and the cracker crust is golden brown.
• note
• Vegetarian friendly!

TACO CASSEROLE SURPRISE

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef with the onion and drain.
• Add the taco seasoning and the water.
• Simmer until water is cooked away.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Spray 13x9 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Crunch taco shells into pan.
• This will be the crust.
• Spread beef and onion over taco shells evenly.
• Add tomatoes evenly over beef.
• Add about 1/2 of the jar of taco sauce.
• Spread over tomatoes.
• Cover with cheese.
• Bake for approx.
• 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CHINESE CHICKEN CASSEROLE SURPRISE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the chicken, broth, soup, milk, almonds, mushroom pieces, water chestnuts, noodles, cheese and celery (if using). Mix well and make sure mixture is spread evenly in the dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

CASSEROLE SURPRISE (BROCCOLI AND HAM)

Steps:

• Cook macaroni and rinse with cold water. While cooking, mix sour cream, ranch and water together in a small bowl. Once mixed, add broccoli and ham. Set aside.
• Place cooked macaroni in a greased 13x9 casserole dish. Top with ranch mixture and then cover with cheese.
• Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until just golden on sides and top.

NANA'S TUNA CASSEROLE SURPRISE

Steps:

• Drain tuna.
• Combine tuna, cereal, onions, garlic powder, oil, and soup in large mixing bowl.
• Spread mixture in 9x13 casserole baking pan.
• Top with cheese and peanuts.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees and bake for 30 minutes.

SURPRISE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix the mushroom soup with the rice then stir in the onion soup. Add the milk and mix.
• Cut up the chicken in bite size pieces and encoorporate all.
• Pour in a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle 1 cup of fat free cheddar cheese on top and bake 375 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
• Don't have any idea what the calorie count is but it is almost fat free and DELICIOUS11111111.

SAUSAGE/EGG CASSEROLE SURPRISE

Steps:

• 1. Crumble the sausage, and cook over medium heat until browned. Drain the sausage on paper towels to remove any excess grease.
• 2. Combine the mustard powder, salt, eggs, and milk in a bowl.
• 3. Add the sausage, bread, and cheese. Then gently stir to incorporate.
• 4. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish (or ceramic baking bowl) with butter, and then add the casserole mixture. Spread into an even layer.
• 5. Let cool overnight in the fridge. Cover with some cling foil to keep the casserole from absorbing any odors from the fridge. This step is important because it give the ingredients a chance to get to know each other.
• 6. The following morning, preheat your oven to 350f (175c), and begin waking up your sleeping guests.
• 7. Cover the dish with foil, and bake 45 to 60 minutes, or until the eggs are beginning to set.
• 8. Uncover, reduce heat to 325f (165c), and then bake an additional 30 minutes, or until eggs are firmly set.
• 9. Remove from the oven, tell your guests that breakfast is ready, and then serve immediately. Don't forget to mention to your sleepy-eyed guests that the serving dish is hot, hot, hot.
• 10. This is one of my holiday specials. I place the dish on a trivet on one of my sideboards; along with some homemade buttermilk biscuits, butter, honey, and assorted jams. The plates and utensils; along with coffee and juice are at the ready for my guests to dig in...
• 11. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CASSEROLE ESSENTIALS: SIRLOIN, PROVOLONE SURPRISE

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Besides a skillet for cooking up the meat sauce, you will need an ovenproof dish for the baking process. I used a ramekin that was 5 x 2.5 inches (12.5 x 6.3cm), and holds a volume of 10 ounces (0.3L).
• 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 4. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
• 5. Rough chop the tomatoes, dice the carrots, and reserve.
• 6. Add the sirloin to a skillet over medium heat, and cook until just a hint of pink remains, about 3 - 5 minutes.
• 7. Add the minced garlic, and dry spices, then stir to combine, about 60 seconds.
• 8. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and carrots, then lightly simmer, for about 3 minutes.
• 9. Chef's Note: If you are using some al dente pasta, add it at the end of the 3 minutes.
• 10. Chef's Tip: Give the meat sauce a tasting for proper seasoning, before adding to the ovenproof dish.
• 11. Coat an ovenproof dish with a bit of olive oil, and add a slice or provolone to the bottom.
• 12. Add half of the meat sauce, then top with another slice of provolone.
• 13. Add the remainder of the meat sauce, then top with the final slice of provolone.
• 14. Place dish into the preheated oven, and bake until the cheese is nice and bubbly, about 12 - 14 minutes. Then, raise the heat to 375f (190c), and cook until the cheese begins to brown in spots, about 3 - 4 additional minutes.
• 15. PLATE/PRESENT
• 16. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then serve with some crusty bread. Enjoy.
• 17. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

SURPRISE SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Spray a 1-12/-quart casserole dish w/ cooking spray. In lg bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Stir in spinach. Spoon into casserole dish. Sprinkle w/ grated cheese and then pecans. Bake 30 mins, or until top is golden.

SPINACH CASSEROLE SURPRISE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, salt,and pepper; mix well. Add spinach; mix well.
• Spoon the mixture into a greased 1-1/2 qt. casserole dish. Sprinkle with the cheese, then with the pecans.
• Bake in a pre-heated 350-degree oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and top is golden.

CURRY TOFU CASSEROLE SURPRISE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add tofu. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined. Pour into a casserole dish; mix in pasta. Cover with Muenster cheese slices.
• Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through and top is bubbling, about 30 minutes.