Casseroles For Any Occasion

Here are a couple of casserole dishes that are great for potlucks or a hearty dinner.

SPEEDY SALMON CASSEROLE

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons ketchup
½ cup milk
1 can (14 ¾ oz) salmon, drained, flaked, and deboned
2 cups mashed potato flakes (or 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes)
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese


In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and ketchup until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add salmon. Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions. Spoon half into a greased 11 X 7 X 2 inch baking dish. Top with salmon mixture, remaining potatoes and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. YIELD: 6 Servings.


HAM-IT-UP SPAGHETTI

1 package (16 oz) spaghetti, broken into 2 inch pieces
2 cans (10 ¾ oz each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 ¾ cups milk
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 1 pound)
2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine soup, milk, onion, parsley and Worcestershire sauce. Drain spaghetti; add to soup mixture with ham. Transfer to a lightly greased 2 ½ qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer or until lightly browned and heated through. YIELD: 6-8 Servings