Baked farmer’s casserole with 10 minutes preparation time
While the recipe you provided has some great flavors, it won’t quite achieve 10 minutes prep time because of the cooking time for the pasta and meat. Here’s a revamped version of Baked Farmer’s Casserole with a 10-minute prep time, utilizing pre-cooked ingredients:
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10-Minute Baked Farmer’s Casserole
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cooked Pasta (penne, macaroni, rotini) | 450 g (16 oz) |
| Pre-cooked Ground Meat (sausage, ground beef, turkey) | 450 g (1 lb) |
| Onions (thinly sliced) | 5 |
| Milk | 450 ml (16 oz) |
| Processed Cheese (cubed) | 200 g (7 oz) |
| Bell Peppers (different colors, chopped) | 3 |
| Diced Tomatoes (undrained) | 1 can (400 g) |
| Corn (drained) | 2 cans (425 g each) |
| Sliced Mushrooms (drained) | 2 cans (400 g each) |
| Grated Cheese | 200 g (7 oz) |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 210°C (410°F).
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Lightly grease a baking dish.
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In a large bowl, whisk together milk and processed cheese cubes until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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In the prepared baking dish, layer the ingredients as follows:
- Half of cooked pasta
- Half of pre-cooked ground meat
- Half of sliced onions
- Half of chopped bell peppers
- Half of diced tomatoes (with juices)
- Half of drained corn
- Half of drained sliced mushrooms
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Repeat step 4 with remaining ingredients.
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Sprinkle the top with grated cheese.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
