Multi-Purpose Hamburger Mix

Select multiple ways to prepare the make-ahead hamburger mix

1. Sloppy Joes

   1. Thaw mix, then heat. The mix may be heated slowly without thawing.
   2. Spoon over split toasted hamburger buns, Vienna rolls or large onion rolls.
   3. Rolls can be stuffed with thawed mix, wrapped individually in foil and heated on a picnic grill for 30 minutes, turning once.

2. Chili Con Carne

   1. Heat mix with an equal amount of canned red kidney beans.
   2. Season with chili powder.
   3. If desired, top each serving with a slice of processed cheese.

3. Spaghetti

   Heat mix. Serve on hot cooked spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

4. Noodle Casserole

   1. Heat 1 pint mix in a skillet or oven casserole.
   2. Add 8 oz. cooked noodles and 10 oz. package of frozen vegetables, cooked.
   3. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese and chopped parsley over top.
   4. Heat, without stirring, over low heat (or in a low oven), until cheese melts.
   5. Serve from casserole dish.

   Makes 4 - 6 servings.

5. Rice Casserole

   1. Heat 1 pint of mix, add 2 cups cooked rice, 1 canned whole kernel corn, 1/4 tsp thyme.
   2. Simmer to blend flavors.

   Makes 4 - 6 servings.

6. Stuffed Green Peppers

   1. Use rice casserole mixture to stuff 8 parboiled green peppers.
   2. Bake at 375 for about 50 minutes.
   3. Top with ketchup, tomato sauce or soup, or cheese sauce before baking.

7. Pizza

   1. Soften 1 package of cake yeast in 3/4 cup of lukewarm water.
   2. Stir into 2 1/2 cups biscuit mix.
   3. Kneed 20 times on floured pastry sheet.
   4. Divide into 4 equal parts.
   5. Roll into 10" cirles
   6. Place on ungreased baking sheets or pizza pans.
   7. Turn up 1/2" edge.
   8. Spread with 2 cups of tomato sauce and 1 cup mix.
   9. Sprinkle with garlic salt and oregano
   10. Add other toppings as desired
       1. Shredded jack cheese, mozzarella or parmesan cheese
       2. Slices of pepperoni
       3. Mushroom pieces
       4. Bell Peppers
       5. Anchovies
   11. Bake at 425 for 15 to 20 minutes

   Makes 4 or more servings

8. Company Casserole

   1. Thaw 2 pints mix in refrigerator
   2. Mix 1 cup cottage cheese with 8 oz packages cream cheese and 1/4 cup sour cream
   3. Cook 8 oz noodles
   4. In buttered 2 quart casserole, place half of the noodles, cover with half of the mix, spread cheese mixture over meat and repeat.
   5. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes

   Makes 6 servings

9. Tamale Pie

   1. In 2 quart casserole, add 1 pint thawed mix.
   2. Add 1 cup cream style canned corn, 1 chopped green pepper, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes and 1 cup pitted ripe olives.
   3. Stir 1/2 cup cornmeal with 1 cup milk.
   4. Blend into meat mixture.

   The recipe does not point it out, but bake it at 375 for 25 minutes.