Sausage, Egg & Tater Casserole

This is a recipe I adjusted a few years ago and decided to see if it would freeze well a few months ago.  It did and we enjoy having it as a "breakfast dinner" on a weeknight like Wednesday when we're running out of the house just after dinner time.

1 lb. breakfast sausage, cooked & crumbled

1/2-3/4 c. chopped green/red peppers & onions (cook with sausage)

3 c. shredded cheddar cheese

4 eggs

1 1/2 c. milk

2 lbs. tater tots - used on serving day

Whisk together the eggs and milk with salt/pepper to taste.  Layer in greased 9x13 pan (or 2 8x8s): sausage with peppers & onions, cheese, then egg mixture.  Tater tots remain in their original package in the freezer until serving day.

To Freeze: Cover with 1 layer of plastic wrap and 1 layer of foil.

To Serve: Thaw casserole overnight in fridge.  Top with frozen tater tots.  Bake 40-45 minutes at 375F or until eggs are set and tater tots are golden. 

Oreo Balls

These are great to keep in the freezer around the holidays (well, anytime of the year, really) but you can use the colored candy melts in red/green to make them festive. ;o)  Enjoy!

1 package Oreo cookies, crushed

1 - 8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened

1 package white almond bark

1 package dark almond bark (optional)

Blend the crushed Oreos and cream cheese together with a mixer.  Roll into walnut-size balls and chill 1 hour.  Melt 3/4 of the package of the white almond bark and dip each ball into it.  Set on  wax paper to harden (15 minutes).  Melt 1/4 package of dark bark, drizzle over white Oreo balls.

To Freeze: Layer balls in freezer container.

To Serve: Remove from freezer just several minutes prior to serving.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

This recipe is tweaked from one on 30 Day Gourmet's website.  It's a fun appetizer that my husband loves!

2-3 chicken breasts cooked & shredded (or 2 cans chunk chicken)

3/4 c. - 1 c. hot sauce

2 - 8 oz. packages of cream cheese

1 c. Bleu Cheese salad dressing

1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Combine chicken and hot sauce in saucepan.  Add cream cheese and dressing; stir until melted.  Add shredded cheese and stir well. 

To Freeze:  Cool completely.  Package in freezer containers or freezer bags.

To Serve:  Thaw and reheat in saucepan.  Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, celery, etc.