I did Mel and Shell's famous enchiladas (a past favorite), but with pork. Cook in the oven for 350 degrees for 45 minutes or so.

~Snapp Family

Bacon Swiss Meatloaf

2 bacon strips, crumbled
2 eggs, beaten
1 pkg butter crackers, crushed
1 c shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 c chopped onion
1 t minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 lb. Ground beef

In bowl combine egg, crackers, shredded cheese, chopped onion, garlic, bacon, salt and pepper. Add beef into mixture and combine. Shape into loaf and freeze wrapped in tin foil or in a ziploc bag. When ready to cook, thaw and place in a loaf pan. Top with more bacon pieces if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Label:  When ready to cook, thaw and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.  Don't worry when you see pink in the meatloaf - remember that there are bacon pieces in the loaf!  Nummy!

Hamburger Soup

1 lb. hamburger

3 c. water

1 c. chopped carrots

1 c. chopped celery

1 c. chopped onion

1 c. chopped potato

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. kitchen bouquet gravy

1 28oz. can tomatoes

1/8 tsp. leaf basil

Brown hamburger. Drain - Stir in water and the rest of the ingredients. Heat to boiling.

Simmer 1 hour on low heat, covered - OR - Place in crock pot for 6-8 hours on low.

Buttermilk Herb Chicken Breasts

Serves 8
1 cup buttermilk
1 T Dijon Mustard
1 T honey
1 T fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 t dried thyme
1/2 t dried sage
1/2 t dried marjoram
1/2 t pepper
1 t salt
8 boneless split chicken breasts

Mix together buttermilk with mustard, honey, and seasonings. Place chicken breasts in frezzer bag. Pour marinade over chicken breasts. Freeze.

Label: Thaw chicken, discarding marinage. Grill over medium heat until chicken is tender. Can cut into strips and serve with ranch dressing as dipping sauce.

Chick-A-Roni

Ingredients:
· 1/2 cup onions, chopped
· 4 Tablespoons butter or margarine
· 1/2 cup milk
· 2 - 10.5oz. cans cream of chicken soup
· 2 cups chicken (or turkey), cooked & cubed
· 8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
· 4 cups cooked bite-size pasta, any variety (This is the equivalent of 8oz. dry pasta.)
· 1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs

Assembly:
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Brown onion in butter. Stir in soup, chicken, milk, and 1 1/2 cups cheese; heat until cheese melts. Blend sauce with cooked noodles; pour into buttered baking dish. Mix the remaining 1/2 c. cheese and bread crumbs and place on top. Cover with plastic wrap and foil. Freeze. Alternate freezing option: Place noodle mixture in Ziploc freezer bag. Place bread crumb mixture in pint size freezer Ziploc bag. Freeze both bags.

Serving Day:
If in baking pan, remove foil and bake.
If in Ziploc bag, pour into buttered baking dish and top with bread crumb topping before baking.

Shepherd's Pie

1 lb. Ground Beef
2 Cups Hot Mashed Potatoes
4 oz. Cream Cheese
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Divided
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
1-16 oz. Frozen Mixed Vegetables
1 Package Beef Gravy Mix, prepared according to package directions. (1 cup)

Brown meat in skillet. Drain.
Mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and garlic until well blended.
Combine meat, vegetables and gravy; spoon into 9-inch square baking dish.
Cover with potato mixture and remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Label: Thaw. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Easy Chicken Bake

1 pkg. Stove Top Stuffing mix for chicken, prepared according to box directions
1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/3 C. sour cream
1 bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare stuffing mix as directed and set aside. Mix chicken, undiluted soup, sour cream and vegetables in 13x9 baking dish. Top with stuffing mix. Bake 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Serves: 6

Label: Thaw dish completely, preheat oven to 400 degrees, bake 40 -45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.