Casseroles or covered dishes are easy to transport.
Hosting a Christmas potluck lets you celebrate the holidays without spending a lot of money. While you're responsible for decorations and entertainment, guests bring dishes to share with one another. Whether you're throwing the party or attending the event as a guest, you need Christmas covered dish ideas to share with the group. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Everything Mashed Potato Casserole
Boil 3 pounds of diced and peeled potatoes until the potatoes are tender to the touch, approximately 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Mash the potatoes, adding 8 ounces of cream cheese, ½ cup butter, ½ cup milk, salt and pepper. Pour the mashed potato mixture into a greased casserole dish. Top with 2 cups sour cream, 2 cups shredded cheese, crumbled bacon and minced chives. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees, according to Taste of Home.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
For an elegant twist on traditional Christmas covered dishes, try the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus that The New York Times picked as one of its favorite 2010 holiday recipes submitted by readers. Trim 1 pound asparagus and lay on a sheet pan. Drizzle the asparagus with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes on low heat. Once the asparagus cools slightly, wrap each with a piece of prosciutto. Serve the asparagus warm or at room temperature.
Green Bean Casserole
Many people have their own version of green bean casserole, but try the crunchy version from the All Recipes website. Mix one can condensed mushroom soup, one small can water chestnuts, two cans green beans, salt, pepper and a cup of milk and pour into a casserole dish. Top with four crumbled slices of bacon and fried onion pieces. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Spinach and Bacon Quiche
Cook 1 pound bacon on low heat until cooked through and crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels and, when cool, crumble into small pieces. Thaw a 10-ounce package of frozen spinach and squeeze with your hands to remove the excess water. Place the spinach in the bottom of a 9-inch prepared pie crust. Top with the bacon, ½ cup green onions and 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese. Mix six eggs, 1 ½ cups heavy cream, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the spinach and bake for 35 minutes in a 375 degree oven, according to All Recipes.
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