Blog E02 – Cozy Up with Casseroles & Hot Dishes

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Exploring Cold Weather Comfort Foods

Welcome to another delicious installment of “A Seasoned Friendship,” where Lori and Bob dive into the comforting world of casseroles and hot dishes.

In Episode 2, Bob and Lori discuss the allure of casseroles and hot dishes, particularly in the context of cold weather. Bob explains the significance of hot dishes in Minnesota culture, highlighting ‘tater tot hot dish’ as a classic example. While Lori shares insights on ever-popular classic casseroles like tuna casserole and stuffed mushroom casserole, also highlighting the versatility and comfort these dishes provide.

The hosts then discuss trends like ‘million dollar’ casseroles and ‘crack chicken,’ emphasizing their creative approaches and popularity. Bob prepares a creamy shrimp casserole and Lori discusses plans to recreate the nostalgic ‘sour cream noodle casserole’ for her restaurant. They debate whether dishes like lasagna and pot pie qualify as casseroles and conclude by sharing top casserole recipes from popular cooking websites.

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Sour Cream Noodle Bake
Inspired by a once popular Cafeteria in downtown St. Louis! Lean Ground Beef simmered with Onions & Tomato Sauce. Then it's layered with a Sour Cream/Cheese mixture and Egg Noodles. Topped with Cheddar Cheese and baked to perfection.
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Stuffed Mushroom Casserole
Love stuffed mushrooms? This casserole is sure to satisfy. It's not only a delicious vegetarian main dish, but it's great as a side dish too!
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Creamy Cheesy Shrimp & Rice Casserole w/Buttery Crispy Ritz Cracker Topping
Shrimp in a White Wine Cream sauce layered over Rice and topped with a buttery crispy Ritz Cracker topping.
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Billion Dollar Chicken Casserole
You've heard of Million Dollar Casseroles? Well, this one is a BILLION Dollar Casserole because it's just that tasty!
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