Today’s recipe comes from the cookbook Make-Ahead Meals For Busy Moms by Jane Doiron. I know that many of you that follow my blog fit into the “busy mom” category and I am pretty sure that the rest of you fit into the “busy” category. So I was excited to check this cookbook out . There were lots of great recipes in the book, but I decided to give the Chive and Onion Potato Casserole a try. I know that I am always looking for quick and easy side dishes that can be made from scratch instead of relying on a box or package of something or throwing some frozen veggies in the microwave.
This recipe doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. However, one of the ingredients really caught my eye, a container of chive and onion cream cheese. Mashed potatoes mix with chive and onion sour cream sounded delish. Don’t know why I haven’t tried that before. Now Jane’s recipe is suppose to be made ahead of time and then cooked in the oven before serving. I didn’t have time for that the day I made it so I just served it immediately and sprinkled it with the cheese.
So not only was Jane nice enough to send me a copy of her cookbook, but she is going to send one of you a copy as well. To enter the giveaway, head on over to this link and check out the table of content’s for Jane’s book. Then come back here and leave a comment with which recipe you would want to try from Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms. You have until Sunday February 14 at midnight (MST) to enter. The winner will be notified on Monday by email.
Chive and Onion Potato Casserole
- 3 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup reduced fat chive and onion cream cheese (I used the whole 8 oz. container)
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp milk (add more if need for desired consistency)
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
A day ahead
- In a medium sauce pan, boil potatoes until tender (about 20-25 minutes).
- Drain potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add cream cheese, butter, pepper, and milk.
- Mix on medium speed (or with a potato masher) until smooth and well blended. Add more milk if need for desired consistency.
- Pour mixture into a sprayed 8 x8 x 2 inch baking dish. Top evenly with cheese. Cover and refrigerate.
Cooking Directions
- Remove casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking.
- Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes. Serves 5-6.
ooh, i’d love to try the breakfast burritos because i’m usually scrambling to pack our breakfast-at-work bags in the morning. it would be great to have something like this ready ahead of time.
Baked Chicken Chimichungas
I almost couldn’t decide where I would start if I were to make something. The mini pecan pie muffins sound like a great sweet treat! Chicken burgers with mac and cheese as well, to make ahead…hhmm, I wanna know how that is going to taste!? Hope I get a chance…
I’d love to try so many of the choices, but especially the chicken chimichangas, I’ve never found a recipe I just love.
Taco Lasagna sounds like a recipe we would like. We love mexican food as well as lasagna so it sounds like a winning combination. I am also going to try this Chive and Onion Potato Casserole. It sounds delicious.
I’d like to try the baked chicken chimichangas
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I would be trying the meatball and gravy in a crockpot.
The make ahead coffeecake or the cheesy pasta(especially if that is the photo shown)!
Wow – so many good recipes. The make ahead coffee cake would be great to take to work.
Everything sounds yummy! I would love to try the Thai Chicken Thighs.
I’d love to try the Make Ahead Coffee Cake!
I would love to try the Thai Chicken Thighs. Thai food is one of my favorites and t his would be one to add to my repertoire of cooking.
I would definitely like to try the Seafood Quiche. There are many more that look good that I would try. Too many to list!
I’d love to try the blueberry squares!
I would like to try the blueberry squares. My boys love blueberries.
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I would try the make ahead coffee cake! Actually there are a lot of recipes I would love to try!
My favorite vaction was to Washington DC. It was there that I first had Chicken Marsala. Oh my was I in love. Ever since I have been on the search for the perfect Chicken Marsala recipe. So the recipe I would choose to make is Chicken Marsala with a Twist.
Italian Cookies! Yummy!
Oh, I’d love to try the Chicken and Spinach Tortellini Soup! Yummy!
I thought i’d choose a breakfast recipe but then I saw the chicken canneloni. It is something I’ve eaten out and like but never made at home.
Chicken Cannelloni–never had it before until at a restaurant the other night, it was great. I was wanting to try making it myself.
The Italian Restaurant Chicken looks tasty!
Ahhh, chicken piccata would be my first choice.
How do you choose though? So many sound so good.
I think my family would love the Italian Restaurant Chicken. They all look SO good!
WOW! It’s hard to pick just one recipe! They all sound wonderful…..so I’ll just say “Baked Chicken Chimichanga” for now, because I have never had a chimichanga that wasn’t deep fried. This sounds very intriguing!
The Taco pie sounds super yummy. My kids and hubby always go nuts for taco anything. =)
I’d love to try the Chicken Marsala with a Twist. My husband loves Chicken Marsala and I never make it. Thanks for sharing the recipe and for the giveaway!
I think the pumpkin coffee cake sounds great. I love anything with pumpkin. I would also like to make the coffee cake with apple pie filling. I bet it is so moist. YUM!!
Really hard to pick just one, but think I would start with the Baked Chicken Chimichangas. My family loves mexican!