After the holidays, we often crave something other than ham or turkey, and this recipe for Cheesy Corned Beef Bake may be just the answer. It not only is quick and easy to make, but also it’s tasty.
The horseradish sauce, which you can spoon over each serving, gives the dish a little kick. However, if you don’t like horseradish, the dish is good on its own.
Either way, the dish is a good a good way to stretch your food budget and serve a satisfying meal at the same time.
CHEESY CORNED BEEF BAKE
1 (12-ounce) can corned beef
1 (12-ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup minced green onions
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons dried, minced parsley
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8- teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded triple cheddar cheese, divided
HORSERADISH SAUCE
1 cup dairy sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon dried, minced parsley
Grease a 1 1/2-quart deep baking dish.
In a large bowl, break apart the corned beef and potatoes and mix well. Stir in the bread crumbs, celery, green onions, mustard, parsley, garlic powder and pepper.
In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk until blended. Pour over the meat mixture and mix well.
Add 1 cup of shredded cheese and mix well again. Spoon into the baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 400-degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over all.
Cover loosely with aluminum foil and return to oven for an additional 10 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean and cheese has melted. Makes 5 servings.
Serve with or without Horseradish Sauce. To make the sauce, stir together sour cream, horseradish and parsley in a small bowl until blended. Makes 1 cup of sauce.
Note: If making the casserole ahead of time, cover and refrigerate for up to 6 1/2 hours, letting stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. If making Horseradish Sauce ahead of time, cover sauce and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
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