Easy Shepherd's Pie

Check out this Easy Shepherd's Pie recipe that remains a strong contender for American Classics.

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs ground beef

10-12 slices of American Cheese

6 large potatoes

¾ stick of butter

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

3 tbsp sour cream

½ cup of whole milk

DIRECTIONS

*start by pre-heating oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

*brown ground beef in a medium sized skillet and drain

*prepare mashed potatoes, see recipe here: http://imajneasycooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/easy-garlic-mashed-potatoes.html

*place ground beef into a casserole dish and spread out evenly

*pour mashed potatoes on top of ground beef

*last, place slices of cheese on top of mashed potatoes and place into pre-heated oven for 18-20 minutes

*remove from oven when cheese has browned and melted, serve and enjoy!

Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Check out this incredibly easy yet extremely cheesy recipe for macaroni and cheese. Its sure to comfort the souls of the most die hard comfort food enthusiasts.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups of macaroni noodles

6 cups of water

1 stick of salted butter

 

2 tsp salt

2 tsp black pepper

2 cups of whole milk

½ cup of Velveeta cheese cubed

1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese

6 slices of American cheese

¾ cup of sour cream

Thyme for garnish

DIRECTIONS

*Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

*Start by pre-boiling 6 cups of water. Add 2 tsp of salt, 1/4 stick of butter and macaroni noodles to the boiling water. Boil noodles according to package instructions which is usually 10-12 minutes or until noodles are tender.

*Strain macaroni noodles and place them into a 9x13 greased or buttered casserole dish.

*Season noodles with black pepper and stir.

*Add one cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to the macaroni noodles.

*Next add the cubed Velveeta pieces throughout the dish

*Spoon in ¾ cups of sour cream into the dish by adding dollops spread across the casserole

*Stir macaroni mixture together incorporating all ingredients well

*Slice 3/4 stick of butter into small cubes and place them thru out the macaroni dish

*Add remaining shredded cheddar cheese across the macaroni mixture

*Pour 2 cups of whole milk into the dish

*Finally cover macaroni with six slices of American cheese evenly over the top

*Bake macaroni for approximately 25-30 minutes or until golden brown

*Allow macaroni to rest for 5 minutes, garnish with thyme, plate and enjoy!

Loaded Potato Casserole

Looking for an easy, tasty way to prepare potatoes? Love all the flavors of a loaded baked potato? Look no further! This Loaded Potato Casserole is just the thing. It is a true crowd pleaser that will surely become a family favorite. This recipe is about 8 servings. Any variety of potatoes can be substituted for the red ones used here.

INGREDIENTS

1 Small Red Onion, chopped

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

13 Medium sized Red Potatoes, washed and cut into small cubes

¾ stick of salted butter, melted

Salt and Pepper (to taste)

2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

¾ lb Bacon, cooked and crumbled

Sour Cream and Fresh Chives (chopped) to Garnish

DIRECTIONS

*Start by caramelizing the red onion in a skillet with the olive oil, set aside

*Boil potatoes for approximately 15-18 minutes, or until just fork tender

*Place potatoes in large casserole dish and coat with melted butter

*Gently stir in the caramelized onion, salt, pepper, cheese and bacon

*Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for approximately 18-20 minutes

*Garnish individual servings with sour cream and chives