Holiday Take-Away Casserole
This idea is genius! Create your own Take-Away Casserole! I always hear people lament about how sad it is that they always have to haul their own food to family gatherings and events. They have to pack an entire cooler of safe foods, or carry around several containers of their own prepared foods, or sit and try to enjoy a lonely (ugh) salad while those around them enjoy scrumptious full course meals. Well, this Take-Away Casserole idea just might be a game changer for you or your loved ones.
Yes, you’ll still need to cook your own meal or gather together the pre-cooked dishes you’d like to have on your plate. You can match whatever is on the menu for everyone else, or create your own amazing meal with food you love, or even make it entirely kid friendly by including foods they enjoy. And the beauty of it is you can make it any size you want…from small enough to feed only 1 or 2 people to large enough to feed 6-12 people.
You’ll need a single container, size depends on you and how many you need to feed or if you want to share with others. Use oven-proof glass, or microwaveable plastic or even one of those disposable aluminum pans, and a tight fitting lid or cover.
A Protein: roasted turkey, rotisserie chicken, baked salmon
A Starch: mashed potatoes, cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, cooked pasta
A Vegetable or two: roasted carrots, peas, string beans, spinach
A Sauce: brown gravy, white sauce, cranberry sauce, marinara
A Topping: fried onions, grated cheese, stuffing, croutons, biscuits
Gather together your dishes, let your imagination have free reign. Do this the day before so you’ll be less stressed the day of. Yes, you’ll be eating left-overs, but they’ll be yours and totally safe for you to enjoy. Cut everything into bite-sized pieces and begin building layers in the pan. Start with the protein, and then add a touch of the sauce if you like. Then the vegetable or two or three, it’s totally up to you. Top everything off with the starch and the sauce and finally the crunchy topping. Put the cover on and make certain it’s tight and travel safe. And you’re ready to go!
Now you have a one-dish delicious meal that can be heated or warmed when you arrive at your destination. You, or your loved ones, can enjoy the food safely, or share your amazing imagination with others.
NOTE: Always read labels carefully
CarolAnne Le Blanc
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