MEAL PREP CHRISTMAS DINNER - Make Ahead Christmas Casserole Recipes

Start by preparing the sweet potato crunch casserole.

In a bowl, combine 3 cups of mashed cooked sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup of melted butter.

Add 1/2 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon of cloves to the bowl.

Blend the mixture until creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl at least once.

Transfer the sweet potato mixture into a one-gallon Ziploc bag and refrigerate.

For the crunchy topping, in a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of flour, 1 cup of chopped pecans, and 4 tablespoons of butter using a fork until crumbly.

Place the topping mixture into a bag and refrigerate.

Next, prepare the green bean casserole by mixing 2 cans of green beans and 1 can of cream of mushroom soup in a large bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to the green bean mixture and fold until well combined.

Add about 1/2 cup of french fried onions to the mixture and fold in.

Transfer the green bean casserole mixture into a freezer bag and write to preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake for 30 minutes, then top with additional french fried onions and bake for 5 more minutes.

For the broccoli and cheese casserole, combine 2 cans of cream of chicken soup, 1 1/4 cups of water, and 1 jar of cheese whiz in a bowl until creamy.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and stir to combine.

Add 2 packages of frozen chopped broccoli and 3 ounces of instant Minute Rice to the mixture.

Transfer this mixture into another gallon bag and write to bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.

For the Jiffy corn casserole, mix 1 can of creamed corn, 1 can of whole kernel corn, and 1 box of Jiffy cornbread mix in a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of melted butter, 1 cup of sour cream, and 2 eggs, mixing well.

Season with salt and pepper, then add 1 cup of shredded cheese and mix until combined.

Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate, marking to bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Prepare a pumpkin pie by mixing 1 can of pumpkin pie filling, 1 can of evaporated milk, and 2 eggs in a large bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg to the mixture and stir until combined.

Pour the mixture into a deep dish pie crust and place on a cookie sheet before baking.

Follow the baking time and temperature on the pie filling can, and cover the pie with wax paper to keep it fresh.

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