Broccoli Casserole

2 packages frozen broccoli, cooked and drained, then chopped
1 cup miracle whip lite
1 bag of sharp cheddar cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tube of ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 stick melted butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish. 

In a large bowl, mix broccoli, miracle whip lite, cheese, soup, and eggs.  Place in dish.  Top with melted butter mixed with crushed crackers.

Bake for 35 minutes or until set and browned.

Banana Pudding

3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/3 cup flour
5 ripe bananas, sliced
3 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
45 vanilla wafers, divided

Mix 1/2 cup sugar & flour.  Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk.  Cook uncovered 10-12 minutes over medium to medium-high heat, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.  Spread small amount in dish.  Cover with layer of wafers and a layer of banana slices.  Pour 1/3 of custard over bananas.  continue to layer (3 layers each) ending with custard.  Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.  Add 1/4 cup sugar and beat.  Spoon on top of pudding.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.  Store in fridge.

*I usually double the custard.

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pork Loin

garlic
salt & pepper
1 1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tbs. dijion mustard
1 tbs. balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Coat loin with garlic, salt, & pepper.  Prick roast with fork or skewer all over.  In bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, mustard, & vinegar.  Rub on loin.  Cook 7-9 hours on low.  Pour off juice.  Combine remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar and cinnamon.  Spread over loin and cook 1 more hour.

Tuna Cakes

2 cans (6 oz) light albacore tuna, drained
1 pkg stove top stuffing mix for chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup water
1 shredded carrot
1/3 cup miracle whip salad dressing
2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish

Mix all and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Heat skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat.  Use scoop to add 1/3 cup portions to skillet.  Flatten into patties with back of spatula.  Cook 6 minutes or until golden brown on both sides, carefully turning patties over after 3 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

Serve with cocktail or tarter sauce.

Rotel Corn Dip

1 can drained white corn
1 block cream cheese
1 can Rotel, mostly drained

Mix all and microwave for about 1 minute at a time until hot and melted.  Stir and serve with tortilla chips.

Slow Cooker Macaroni

1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni
3 tbls. butter
salt
1/2 lb velveeta, sliced
1 qt. milk

Combine macaroni, butter, and salt in slow cooker.
Layer cheese over top.
Pour in milk.
Cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours or until macaroni is soft.

*I usually double this recipe.

Spaghetti with Oil and Garlic

1 pkg (16 oz) spaghetti or linguine
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
chopped black olives
salt & pepper
2 tbls chopped fresh parsley

In a large saucepan, cook pasta as label directs.  Drain.
In 1 qt. saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.  Add garlic and cook just until golden, about 1 minute.  Add red pepper and cook 30 seconds.  Remove from heat.  Stir in salt & pepper.  Toss pasta with sauce and parsley.  Top with Parmesan cheese.

*This is one of Thomas' favorites!