Hearty Quiche

December 8, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Baked Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Baked Recipe, Supper

Ingredients to make Hearty Quiche

1 (7-oz) or 1/2 lb pkg elbow macaroni,(2 cup), uncooked
6 sl To 8 sl bacon chopped
2 c Shredded american cheese
2 c Shredded monterey jack cheese
2 c Soft bread cubes
1 md Onion finely chopped
1 sm Green bell pepper finely chopped
4 Egg separated
2 c Milk
1 ts Salt
6 To 8 drop bottled hot pepper sauce
Red salsa (optional)

Directions to make Hearty Quiche

Step 1:Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain.

Step 2:In medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain. In large bowl, combine macaroni, bacon, cheeses, bread cubes, onion and green pepper. In medium bowl, beat together egg yolks, milk, salt and hot pepper sauce. Add to macaroni mixture; mix well.

Step 3:In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into macaroni mixture. Put into buttered 12 inch quiche dish or a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Place a shallow baking dish with 1-2 inches water on lowest rack of a 325 degree oven.

Step 4:Place quiche on center rack. Bake until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish as desired. Serve with salsa.

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Tags: Baking, Bread, Cheese, Eggs, Meat, Onion, Oven Baked, Pasta, Peppers, Salsa, Simple, Vegetables

Baked Spaghetti with Cheese

October 19, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Boiled, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Baked Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Baked Recipe, Supper

Ingredients to make Baked Spaghetti with Cheese

1 lb Spaghetti
1 tb Salt
1 md Onion, chopped
4 tb Cooking oil
15 oz Tomato sauce
16 oz Tomatoes, chopped
Salt Pepper to taste
9 oz Cheddar cheese
1/4 c Seasoned breadcrumbs

Directions to make Baked Spaghetti with Cheese

Step 1:Boil spaghetti for 15 minutes in salted water; drain.

Step 2:Make tomato gravy by frying onion in oil, adding tomatoes and salsa, then salt and pepper. Cook 20 minutes. Cut up cheese; 1/3 package in small pieces and 2/3 package in strips. Spray large glass baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.

Step 3:Place 1/2 spaghetti in dish. Add small pieces cheese, half the gravy and then sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Add remaining spaghetti, cheese pieces and gravy. Top with cheese strips and breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

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Tags: Bread Crumbs, Cheddar, Cheese, Dinner, Italian, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Onion, Oven Baked, Pasta, Quick, Sauce, Simple, Vegetarian

Beefy Baked Ziti

August 24, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Baked Recipes, Lunch, New Baked Recipe, Supper

Ingredients to make Beefy Baked Ziti

1 lb Ground beef
1 cn Tomato paste
2 c Ricotta cheese
1 lb Ziti, cooked, drained
2 c Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 pk Spaghetti sauce mix, dry
1 envelope 16 oz Tomato sauce
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 c Parmesan cheese

Directions to make Beefy Baked Ziti

Step 1:Brown beef; drain. Add tomato sauce, paste, spaghetti sauce mix, and garlic. Simmer about 15 minutes. Pour over cooked pasta. Add ricotta and stir to mix well

Step 2:Grease a large casserole dish. Pour half the pasta mixture into bottom. Top with 1 c mozzarella. Pour in remaining pasta. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

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Tags: Dinner, Garlic, Ground Beef, Lunch, Meat, Mozarella Cheese, Oven Baked, Pasta, Ricotta Cheese, Sauce, Simple, Tomato