Feeding College Kids

What better way to spend an evening than providing a family style meal for college kids before they go back to school? They crave a home cooked meal, they love to eat, and they are easy to please.   My son, Forrest invited his friends and their families to a little get-together before heading back off to college.  A perfect chance to pack in some quality time with old friends and their families, and of course, to eat some good food! I hope you enjoy these recipes.

Ricotta Sausage Quiche

1 carton of ricotta cheese (8 ounces)

1 package of sausage, browned

1 8 ounce package of mozzarella cheese

1/2 package frozen spinach, cooked squeezed to remove water

3 eggs, slightly beaten

1 cup of parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

9 inch pie crust

Mix all ingredients and pour into pie crust.  Top with a light sprinkling of more parmesan.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. 

Cajun Black Beans

2 andoulli sausage diced fine

1 medium onion diced

2 cans black beans

1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies

2 cuped cooked rice

3 cloves of garlic

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 

Saute onion garlic and sausage in olive oil.  Add beans and tomatoes.  Simmer for 45 minutes.  Add rice.  Cook for 15 minutes.

Cheesy Potatoes

2 16 oz. bags of cubed frozen hash brown potatoes (or equivalent of potatoes)

1/2 onion sauteed in butter

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can cream of celery soup

16oz sour cream

salt and pepper 

16 oz chedder cheese

Combine all ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour

Serve with a big salad and a baked ham and enjoy!

Sincerely, 

Jan