| When someone we know passes away, we want to | | | | additional minutes. Pour into casserole dish. Bake for 1 |
| help out by bringing a dish to the grieving family. | | | | hour at 350 degrees. |
| Often times, we are unsure what would be | | | | Corn Beef Noodle |
| appropriate to bring. When asked, I recommend a fully | | | | 3 cups uncooked egg noodles |
| baked casserole. Yes, the family will receive numerous | | | | 1 can cream of chicken soup |
| casseroles, but they can easily freeze the casseroles | | | | 1 can of corn beef, chopped into small pieces |
| for a later date. | | | | 3/4 cup milk |
| Here are a few tips: | | | | 1/4 cup green peppers, diced small |
| 1. Purchase inexpensive casserole dishes and keep | | | | 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shreddedsalt and pepper |
| them on hand. When the time comes, give your | | | | to taste |
| casserole in the dish. Families are too busy to worry | | | | 1/2 cup bread crumbs |
| about returning your expensive casserole dishes. | | | | In a large saucepan, cook noodles in boiling water until |
| 2. I would avoid making tuna noodle casserole or | | | | tender. Drain; stir in cream of chicken soup until blended. |
| baked macaroni and cheese. Families seem to get | | | | In a large bowl, combine corn beef, milk, cheese, green |
| bombarded with those. | | | | pepper, cooked noodles and soup mixture. Salt and |
| 3. To go along with your casserole, give the family a | | | | pepper to taste. Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole |
| beverage. A nice juice, sparkling water, soft drinks, | | | | dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs on top. Bake in a 350 |
| flavored teas, etc. Beverages are often overlooked. | | | | degree oven for 30 minutes. |
| Here are the three recipes I like to make for | | | | Cheesy Chicken Noodle |
| bereavement casseroles. | | | | 1 (16 oz.) bag egg noodles |
| Hamburger Bean | | | | 1 1/2 lb. cooked chicken, cubed |
| 1 lb. bacon | | | | 2 cans cream of chicken soup |
| 1 lb. hamburger | | | | 1 cup frozen peas |
| 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped | | | | 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese |
| 1/2 cup catsup | | | | 1/2 cup bread crumbsmilk |
| 1/2 teaspoon mustard | | | | In a large stock pot, cook chicken until done. Remove |
| 2 tablespoons vinegar | | | | from bone and set aside. In a large saucepan, cook |
| 1 lb. can baked beans | | | | egg noodles until tender, drain. Combine chicken, |
| 1 lb. can buttered lima beans | | | | noodles and peas in a 2 quart casserole baking dish. |
| 1 lb. can kidney beans | | | | Pour cream soup over noodle mixture, adding enough |
| In a large frying pan, fry bacon until done; drain and | | | | milk to cover noodles. Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese and |
| crumble. Fry hamburger and onions in same frying pan | | | | bread crumbs over noodles. Bake at 350 degrees for |
| that you used for the bacon until done. Return bacon | | | | 45 minutes. |
| to the pan, add the remaining ingredients. Cook for 5 | | | | |