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Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

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Easy Cheesy Eggplant Casserole combines comfort food with adding veggies to your family’s diet

Easy Cheesy Eggplant Casserole combines the hominess of your favorite comfort food, while still adding veggies to your family’s diet. This casserole is so easy to make and your family and friends will love the cheesy goodness.

It is the perfect side dish for a family dinner, or take it to a pot luck or covered dish dinner to share with your friends. This is a family favorite around our house and we rarely have leftovers. I hope you enjoy this comforting casserole as much as we do.

Easy Cheesy Eggplant Casserole combines comfort food with adding veggies to your family’s diet
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Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

Easy Cheesy Eggplant Casserole combines comfort food with adding veggies to your family’s diet.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr 10 mins
Total Time1 hr 20 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Patti from CooksRecipeCollection.com

Ingredients

  • 3 medium eggplants peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Boil cubed eggplant for about 25 minutes. The eggplant will be tender, but not mushy.
  • While eggplant is boiling combine milk, butter and cheddar cheese in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until cheese is almost completely melted.
  • Drain eggplant and spread evenly in a 2 quart casserole dish. Pour cheddar cheese sauce over eggplant.
  • Cover with shredded mozzarella cheese, and then sprinkle with panko bread crumbs.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes until mozzarella cheese is melted and top is golden brown.

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Easy Cheesy Eggplant Casserole combines comfort food with adding veggies to your family’s diet

Sautéed Garlic Spinach

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Sauteed Garlic Spinach - This sautéed garlic spinach is such a quick and healthy side for a weekday dinner; and tasty enough to be served with an elegant entrée.

I’m always looking for new and tasty ways to increase the healthy foods to my family’s diet. Adding a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, is always my goal. Spinach has so many health benefits, that I try to include it in our diet as much as possible.

This sautéed garlic spinach is such a quick and healthy side for a weekday dinner, and tasty enough to be served with an elegant entrée. I hope you enjoy this quick and easy side dish too!

Sauteed Garlic Spinach - This sautéed garlic spinach is such a quick and healthy side for a weekday dinner; and tasty enough to be served with an elegant entrée.
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5 from 5 votes

Sautéed Garlic Spinach

This sautéed garlic spinach is such a quick and healthy side for a weekday dinner; and tasty enough to be served with an elegant entrée.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time13 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Patti from CooksRecipeCollection.com

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach (bagged fresh spinach can be substituted)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash spinach thoroughly and remove stems. Set spinach leaves aside on paper towels to dry.
  • Slice garlic cloves thin. It is important that the slices are relatively evenly sliced, to ensure even cooking.
  • Heat olive oil in large sauté pan, over medium heat. Add garlic slices and cook until lightly browned. This will take about 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach and cook until leaves are wilted, stir frequently. This will take about 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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This sautéed garlic spinach is such a quick and healthy side for a weekday dinner; and tasty enough to be served with an elegant entrée.

Sauteed Garlic Spinach - This sautéed garlic spinach is such a quick and healthy side for a weekday dinner; and tasty enough to be served with an elegant entrée.

Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup

This cream of broccoli soup recipe is not only easy to make, but also combines healthy and comfort foods. You can feel good about adding more vegetables to your family’s diet, while enjoying the rich, creaminess of this soup. By using canned milk, you can get the richness of cream without the added calories. Also by garnishing with extra sharp cheddar cheese, you can enjoy the rich flavor without using a large quantity.

We all know that vegetables are good for us, but broccoli stands out as for it’s health benefits. Helen from Well-Being Secrets had written an in-depth post that outlines these benefits. Check out her article 43 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Broccoli.

 

Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup
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Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup

This cream of broccoli soup recipe is not only easy to make, but also combines healthy and comfort foods. You can feel good about adding more vegetables to your family’s diet, while enjoying the rich, creaminess of this soup. By using canned milk, you can get the richness of cream without the added calories. Also by garnishing with extra sharp cheddar cheese, you can enjoy the rich flavor without using a large quantity.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Patti from CooksRecipeCollection.com

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pounds broccoli
  • 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk (I prefer organic)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • extra sharp cheddar cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Add garlic and onion to stock pot with broth. Simmer until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • While garlic and onion are cooking, chop broccoli (florets and stems) into about 1 inch pieces.
  • Add broccoli to the pot and continue to simmer uncovered until broccoli is soft, but still bright green. This will take about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the stove and puree in the pot with an immersion blender. You can also puree in a blender, in batches.
  • Stir in the canned milk, salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with extra sharp cheddar cheese.