If there’s one thing I always say to the hubs it’s this –
If we ever fall into a million dollars, on the agenda of things to do (after starting a ministry for NICU Mommies and buying a piano for my friend’s church plant)is get myself a personal chef.
Because I find myself all the timeoccasionally sayingto my children in exasperation,
“Really?! Didn’t I just feed you5 minutes ago?”
Sometimes it’s nice to just not have to think. about. food.
So be a blessing to your friends.
Make this Friendship Casserole and have dinner for you and have dinner for her and have happiness for everyone.
**Recipe adapted from Mommy’s Kitchen**
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef, browned and drained
48 oz jar of spaghetti
2 T sugar
1 (16 oz) package medium egg noodles
1/2 cup butter
1/2 tsp onion salt (or onion powder)
1/2 tsp garlic salt (or garlic powder)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (12 oz) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup EACH – sautéed green pepper, onion and mushrooms (optional)
Directions:
1. Add spaghetti sauce, sugar, and sautéed veggies (if using) to browned meat and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Cook noodles as directed; drain and toss with butter, salts and Parmesan cheese.
3. Spray 2 9×13″ pans. In each pan layer half the sauce, all the noodles, rest of sauce, and then top with mozzarella cheese.
4. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
When I was making this recipe, I asked God to help me know which of my friends needed the second casserole.
He gently nudged me to deliver it to the Happy Buddy’s preschool teacher.
It was the last week of school and she was feeling super overwhelmed, so when I texted to let her know I would be dropping off her family’s dinner, she wrote back – I COULD KISS YOU!!
🙂
Happy Friendship Casserole-ing! 🙂
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12 Comments
CaitlinI am loving these friendship posts this week! I could use a friend right about now… rough week at work! Maybe I’ll do some of these and start the friendship cycle going (sounds like I am talking about laundry lol)
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- Happy Home Fairy
Caitlin – you are SO right. In order to have a friend we must BE one first! 🙂 I hope your week gets better… I think you’re awesome! 🙂
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- Karyle Byrd
Julie, I just want to let you know how amazing I think you are. I have been reading your blog about a year, I don’t remember how I found it but I’m glad I did. I love hearing about the happy boys, you make me laugh and cry. I believe that God doesn’t give us more than we can handle, but some days I just have to look up to the heavens and ask REALLY??? Thank you for your ideas, your inspiration and for sharing.
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- Happy Home Fairy
Karyle, thank you for your sweet words. I believe God gives us more than we can handle so that HE can handle it. 🙂 You’re awesome.
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- Debbie
I made this recipe and my husband said it is a keeper! I did substitute whole wheat pasta and ground trukey breast because that is what we usually use and we liked it. Thanks so much for the new recipe!
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- Happy Home Fairy
Debbie – WOOHOO! I like the idea of using ground turkey! So happy your Happy Home liked it! xoxo
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- Gina
What temp do I cook this on from a frozen state? and for how long?!
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- Gina
What temp do I cook this on from a frozen state? and for how long?!
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- Amy
Did you ever freeze this meal? If so what are the directions for a freezer meal?
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- Happy Home Fairy
I haven’t ever frozen this, but I bet these instructions would do the trick!
For freezing: Let dishes cool completely, then cover with a double layer of foil and freeze for up to three months. To reheat: Move casserole straight from freezer to oven at 350 degrees F. Let bake for an hour, covered, to thaw completely and warm through.
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- Amy
My family loves this meal.
I’m due to have my 5 th baby soon so I am doing freezer meals until my ice box is full. It is not a complex meal so I am praying to teach it to my 11 year old who loves it. We shred zucchini and add it in the sauce right before it’s time to bake. Anytime I can get them to eat a vegetable I feel blessed.After we are not so busy I want to make this for someone who made 4 freezer meals for us.
Thank You for Sharing
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- Amy
Straight from freezer to oven at 350 takes about 2 hours.
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