Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Retro Recipes SundaySupper Featuring Lightened Hamburger Corn Casserole
This week, our #SundaySupper is looking back on our favorite retro foods. When I think retro, I get nostalgic and think of circa-1970s Wendy in my orange mini dress with white polka dots, matching tights, and white go-go boots…I was one styling first grader! The kind of food we ate back then included jello salads, deviled eggs, and casseroles. Lots of casseroles. Some retro foods have stood the test of time: deviled eggs and green bean casserole are now considered timeless classics. Other retro favorites have been discarded as the next big food trend came along. Casseroles made with canned soup are very retro to me…I don’t make many of them these days, but they always remind me of my childhood. I haven’t had todays dish in years, but my Mom used to make a Hamburger-Corn Casserole when I was a kid, and I loved it.
I’m definitely old enough for my childhood to be considered a retro era, so I decided to make this casserole for this week’s #SundaySupper. Moms original recipe has canned cream of mushroom soup, hamburger, and egg noodles. We’re cutting back on fat and calories where we can post-holiday, so I decided to lighten this recipe up a bit. I used 98% fat-free cream of mushroom, 93% lean ground turkey, and fat-free Greek yogurt in place of the second can of soup My Mom always topped this casserole with cubes of buttered bread that toasted as the casserole baked. I opted to use panko breadcrumbs tossed with a smidge of olive oil and some seasoning to keep the crunch and use a healthier fat. This dish is pure nostalgic comfort…without the excess calories that my adult self doesn’t need!
Lightened Hamburger-Corn Casserole
adapted from Mary Wofford aka My Mama
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 and cook 3 cups of egg noodles. While the noodles cook, make the base of the casserole. Add 1 lb. lean ground turkey, fresh ground pepper, and 1 tsp. garlic salt to large high-topped saute pan. Cook over med-high heat until the meat is browned. Then add: 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1 beef bouillon cube, and about 1/3 cup of water. The bouillon cube is my secret ingredient when replacing ground beef with turkey...it adds a bit of beef flavor to the dish!
Step 2: Add the following ingredients to the cooked meat: 1 can 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup frozen corn kernels, and 1 8-ounce container of fat-free Greek yogurt. Stir well to combine and cook over medium heat until the corn has cooked through -- about 5 minutes. Add the cooked egg noodles and stir well to combine.
Step 3: Combine the following ingredients in a small bowl: 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp. garlic salt, 1 tsp. dried parsley, and 1-2 tbs. olive oil. Stir well, until evenly combined. Spoon the casserole into an 8x8 or 9x9 square baking dish, then top with the panko mixture. Bake the casserole for 15-20 minutes, until the panko mixture is golden-brown.
One bite of this dish immediately took me back to my childhood…crunchy topping, a creamy sauce, and comforting corn and egg noodles. I couldn’t tell that this was lower in fat and calories, which is always a plus. Healthy is good, but it’s gotta taste good! This dish is reminiscent of the childhood classic Hamburger Helper, with much fewer preservatives. I knew exactly what I was putting into it, and it had a much fresher taste. I’m thinking that kids…of all ages…would love this dish. Michael and I both enjoyed it…it’s not gourmet, but sometimes a homey casserole is just what you want! Orange and white polka-dot mini dress is optional ;)!
Be sure to join us for a #SundaySupper retro foods Twitter chat this evening at 600CST. In the meantime, look at all the fun retro recipes my fellow #SundaySupper bloggers are sharing. We’ve got everything from retro appetizers to retro desserts. May some of these dishes look familiar to you?
Sunday Supper Retro Appetizers:
- Irish Cheddar-Whiskey Fondue by girlichef
- She Devils: Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs by Ruffles & Truffles
Sunday Supper Retro Salads:
- Coca-Cola Salad by Magnolia Days
- Salmon Salad | Retro Tuna Salad by Family Foodie
- Ambrosia Salad by Simply Gourmet
- Romaine “Wedge” Salad with Hot Maple Bacon Dressing by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Carrot & Raisin Salad by The Roxx Box
- Sweet & Smoky Broccoli Salad by In The Kitchen with KP
Sunday Supper Retro Breads and Sandwiches:
- Italian Style Bread by The Meltaways
- Creamed Chipped Salmon Jerky on Toast by Pescetarian Journal
- Grown-Up Tuna Melts by Home Cooking Memories
- English Muffin Pizzas by Comfy Cuisine
- Patty Melt, Hand Cut Fries, & a Shake by Mooshu Jenne
- Grown-Up Grilled Cheese With Tomato Soup by Catholic Foodie
- Toast Topper #16: Grandma’s Mock Apricot Jam by What Smells So Good?
SundaySupper Main Dishes:
- Chicken Pot Pie Topped With Bacon Cheddar Biscuits by Chocolate Moosey
- Tuna Noodle Casserole by Country Girl in the Village
- Nana’s Marinated Beef Roast by Supper for a Steal
- Chorizo Scotch Eggs by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Chicken Maryland by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Mushroom Stroganoff by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Dairyfree Toast Hawaii by Galactosemia in PDX
- Porcupine Meatballs by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Chicken Kiev by The Urban Mrs.
- Salmon Quiche with Preserved Lemon by Shockingly Delicious
- Steak Diane by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Fried Chicken only in the Oven by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Hambak Steak a.k.a. Salisbury Steak by Kimchi Mom
- Retro-Redo: Homemade TV Dinner by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Kicked Up Meatloaf by Curious Cuisiniere
- Shrimp Scampi (a lighter version) by Kudos Kitchen
- Old-Fashioned Pork Chops by My Trials in the Kitchen
- Jägerschnitzel by Sustainable Dad
- Healthier Hamburger-Corn Noodle Casserole by The Weekend Gourmet
- Inspired by Tuna Noodle Casserole by Cookistry
- Chicken-N-Biscuits Pot Pie Casserole by The Messy Baker Blog
- Souper Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes by Mama.Mommy.Mom
- Meatloaf that will make you swoon and Datz the truth by Midlife Roadtrip
- Spaghetti with Currywurst Sauce by Masala Herb
- Tator Tot Casserole by NeighborFood
Sunday Supper Retro Sides and Veggies:
- Smokey Braised Red Cabbage by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Classic Corn Casserole by The Foodie Army Wife
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Mem’s Broccoli Casserole by Momma’s Meals
Sunday Supper Retro Desserts and Cocktails:
- Peachy Keen Tutti-Frutti Jello by La Cocina de Leslie
- Old School Boozy Rum Cake by Webicurean
- Individual Baked Alaskas by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Rainbow Jello by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
- Pineapple Bars by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Creamy Dairy Free Fresh Orange Julius With Coconut Milk by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Refrigerator Strawberry Cheesecake by There and Back Again
- Frozen Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by Juanita’s Cocina
- Boston Cream Pie by Gotta Get Baked
- Coca-Cola Cupcakes by Daily Dish Recipes
- Jello Poke Cake by Flour On My Face
- Devil’s Food Cake by Maroc Mama
- Bread Pudding with Pecans by Basic and Delicious
- Victoria Sponge Cake by The Lovely Pantry
- A Chocolate Twist on the Classic Japanese Strawberry Shortcake by Ninja Baking
- Post War Apple Pudding by My Cute Bride
- Layered Mini Chocolate Banana Cakes by Big Bears Wife
- Raspberry Jam Cakes by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
- Cocktail: Moscow Mule by Crazy by Crazy Foodie Stunts
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