jeff's away casserole

is there anything you ate as a child that you still just love?

the ultimate in comfort food.

i have one of those recipes.

i wish i could say it is something amazing.

it's not.

in truth... the rest of the world would probably turn their nose up.

and... i get it.

but to me- it is just something that makes me feel warm.

if you are what you eat, i currently must be chicken nuggets and mac & cheese.

cause i'm living on a kid-food diet right now.

i have reached the point where i am just ready for jeff to come home.

i'm feeling a little lonelier, a little less patient, and just plain tired.

i thought making that old classic recipe would help warm me up inside a bit.

(definitely don't need to be warmed up outside with this weather!)

i've named this meal the "jeff's away casserole" because i can only make it when he's gone.

he hates it.

again.... i totally understand.

it is basically a mix of noodles, peas, corn, cheese, olives & meat.

i would never order that on a menu.

but tonight... nothing sounded better.

it didn't magically bring my husband home, but i do feel a little better now.

good thing i have left overs.

for all you crazy people that actually want to make it:

1. cook 2 cups of elbow macaroni

2. brown 1 lb. ground beef ( i like to add dried onion for flavor)

3. 1 can creamed corn

4. 1 can peas (drained)

5. 1 can olives (drained)

6. mix ingredients together

7. cover with shredded cheddar cheese

8. bake at 350 for 30 minutes in a casserole dish.


and i have more cans because... i made a double batch!

i promise my next recipe will be fancier ;)