Cooking with Tan

Cheesy Cornbread Casserole

My husband asked me to make this again tomorrow! 😂 This cheesy cornbread casserole is the perfect side dish that steals the show at any family dinner or potluck.

Ingredients:
- 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1 can creamed corn
- 1 can whole kernel corn (drained)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 stick melted butter
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl (except 1/2 cup cheese).
3. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
4. Top with remaining cheese.
5. Bake 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbly. So good with chili or BBQ!

— Cooking with Tan

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

My husband asked me to make this again tomorrow… and the next day! 😂 This cozy chicken and dumplings recipe tastes just like Grandma used to make.

Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (or 2 lbs thighs)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 tube refrigerated biscuits (for dumplings)

Instructions:
1. Add chicken, vegetables, broth, and soup to a large pot. Simmer for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
2. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to pot.
3. Cut biscuits into quarters and drop into simmering soup.
4. Cover and cook 10-12 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
5. Serve hot — pure Southern comfort in a bowl!

— Cooking with Tan

Poor Man’s Creamy Beef & Noodles

This is one of those ‘Grandma used to make this’ recipes that never fails! So cheap but tastes like a million bucks. My family cleans the plate every single time.

Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 bag egg noodles
- Salt, pepper & garlic powder

Instructions:
1. Brown ground beef with onion, drain fat.
2. Add cream of mushroom soup and seasonings. Simmer 10 minutes.
3. Cook egg noodles according to package.
4. Stir sour cream into beef mixture, then combine with drained noodles.
5. Top with extra black pepper. Pure comfort food heaven!

— Cooking with Tan