BEST CASSEROLE RECIPES / Cozy Comfort Food

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sodium and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa adds protein, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Cook rice according to package directions.

Sauté in oil the onions, garlic, mushrooms, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper.

Combine in a large bowl the chicken, rice, sautéed veggies, frozen veggies, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup mayonnaise, and 1 cup cheese. Mix well.

Transfer to a baking dish.

Smash several Ritz crackers on top, cover with foil, and bake for 35 minutes at 350°F.

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