INDIVIDUAL CASSEROLES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute potatoes, onion, celery and green pepper in 2 tablespoons oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. If necessary, add additional oil to prevent sticking. Remove from heat. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, salt and pepper. Add cheese, bacon and mushrooms; mix well. Stir in potato mixture. Pour into four greased individual baking dishes. , Bake, uncovered, 25-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Prheat oven to 400°F.
• Drain thawed potatoes and make sure there is no excess water on them.
• Spray the inside of an 8 ounce casserole dish or ramekin with non-stick cooking spray.
• Press potatoes into the bottom of the ramekin.
• Place ramekin on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are lightly browned around the edges.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10-12 minutes.
• Right after removing from oven, reduce oven temp to 350°F.
• In a small saucepan, saute the peppers, onion, and jalapeno until tender, 5-7 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix together the egg and the cream, add the minced garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spray the top of the potatoes and sides of the ramekin again with a little more cooking spray (I like butter-flavored).
• Place half the cheese on top of the potatoes in the ramekin.
• Cover this cheese with the sauteed peppers and onion.
• Pour egg mixture over that.
• Top with remaining cheese.
• Carefully place ramekin on a baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes or until set, puffy, and golden.
• Allow to rest 5-10 minutes after cooking.
• Then run a knife around the edges of the ramekin, and invert onto a serving plate.
• Tap lightly, and carefully lift ramekin away from casserole.
• Serve warm.