Post by Granny Smith on Mar 2, 2008 12:09:17 GMT -5
Soup or Sauce Mix (SOS)
Ingredients:
2 cups powdered non-fat dry milk
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup instant chicken bouillon
2 Tbs. dried onion flakes
2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a re-closeable plastic bag,
mixing well.
Yield: Equal to 9 cans of cream soup.
To substitute for 1 can of cream soup:
1. Combine 1/3 cup of dry mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold
water.
2. Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until
thickened.
3. Add thickened mixture to casseroles as you would a
can of soup.
Storage
Store in closed plastic bag or air-tight container until
ready to use. It does not have to be refrigerated
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Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients:
1 pkg flour tortillas
1 lb cooked, diced or shredded chicken
1 can (4 oz) green chilies, chopped
2/3 cup *SOS
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup “light” sour cream
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Directions:
Make sauce by combining SOS mix, water and green chilies.
Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened.
Add sour cream to sauce. Cut tortillas in quarters. Line
bottom of casserole with tortillas. Add a layer of chicken
and a layer of sauce. Top with cheese. Repeat. Bake at
350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Yield: 8 servings
Potato Soup
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
1 cup cooked potato cubes
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove top
or in microwave until thickened. Add potato cubes.
Tuna Noodle Skillet
Ingredients:
1 can Tuna
3 cups water
1/3 cup *SOS
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cups grated cheese
1 cup peas (frozen or canned)
Potato Chips, crushed
Directions:
In a skillet, add water, SOS mix, cheese, tuna, peas and
uncooked egg noodles and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat
and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are
tender. Top with crushed potato chips if desired. Serve immediately.
Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes
½ cup *SOS
1 3/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped green onion (optional)
½ cup grated cheese ( optional )
Directions:
Combine SOS mix and water in a small sauce pan and
cook and stir until thickened. ( Optional- 1 cup sour cream
can be stirred into the sauce before it is added to the potatoes).
Thinly slice potatoes and layer one half in a 2 quart over
safe dish. Pour ½ of the sauce over the potatoes, ½ of the
green onion, and ½ of the cheese. Layer the rest of the potatoes
on top. Add the rest of the sauce, onion and cheese.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover
and continue baking for and additional 55 minutes.
Yield: 8 servings
Mushroom Soup
Ingredients:
1/3 *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
4 oz. can mushrooms
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove
top or in microwave until thickened. Add mushrooms.
Potato Skillet Meal
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
2-1/2 cups water
6 potatoes, peeled, sliced very thin
1 cup frozen mixed peas and carrots
2/3 cup *SOS
Directions:
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, potatoes,
mixed vegetables and SOS mix. Simmer covered 20-30
minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir, uncover and cook
until excess water is evaporated.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Tomato Soup
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
2 cups tomato sauce
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove
top or in microwave until thickened. Add tomato sauce.
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1/3 cup fresh or frozen broccoli
1 1/4 cup cold water
1 cup cheese, grated
Directions:
Combine SOS mix and broccoli with water. Cook and stir on
stove top or in microwave until thickened. Add grated cheese and
mix until well blended.
Homemade Milk Gravy
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. fat (from meat, margarine, butter or other fat
1/2 cup *SOS
2 cups liquid (drippings, water, vegetable broth or milk)
Directions:
Remove cooked meat or poultry from roasting pan. Leaving brown
residue in pan, pour drippings into a bowl. Allow fat to rise to surface; skim off fat and reserve. (Remaining drippings in bowl are
meat juices that should be used as part of liquid in gravy.) Add fat
to roasting pan (with brown residue); stir in SOS mix until smooth.
Heat until bubbly. Stir in liquid and cook until sauce thickens; continue
stirring and cooking 2 or 3 minutes longer, scraping bottom
and sides of roasting pan to blend in the brown residue.
Yield: 2 cups
Chili Tomato Mac
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni
2 15-oz. cans chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp. Chili powder
1/3 cup *SOS
Directions:
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, uncooked
macaroni, tomatoes, chili powder and SOS mix. Simmer covered
20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cheese Sauce
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1-1/4 cup cold water
1 cup grated cheese
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove top or in
microwave until thickened. Add grated cheese and mix until well blended.
Taco Skillet
Ingredients:
1 lb. Ground beef or ground turkey
1/3 cup *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup salsa
6 flour tortillas or 8 corn tortillas (6”to8”) cut into 1” pieces
1 cup cheese, grated
Directions:
In skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground meat until
browned, stirring to separate meat. Pour off fat. Add water,
SOS mix, salsa, tomato sauce, tortillas and stir. Bring
to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes
or until tortillas are tender. Top with cheese and allow to melt.
Yield: 6 servings
Pizza Sauce
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS 1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 cup water 1/8 tsp. Garlic powder
1 cup tomato sauce
Directions:
In a small bowl combine all ingredients, mix well and cook
until thick. Spoon sauce onto pizza dough. Sprinkle with
mozzarella cheese and other toppings as desired. Bake at
375°F for 18-20 minutes.
Yield: 1 medium pizza
Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
In a small bowl combine all ingredients, mix well and cook
until thick. Serve sauce over cooked noodles or on pizza
Yield: 1 1/2 cups sauce
Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
1 cup cheese, grated
2-3 cups cooked macaroni
2 Tbsp. bread crumbs (optional)
1 Tbsp. margarine (optional)
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove
top or in microwave until thickened. Add cheese to cooked
sauce. Add cooked macaroni to sauce.
If desired, place in square baking dish and top with
bread crumbs moistened with margarine. Bake at 350 degrees
for 15 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Yield: 4 –6 servings
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Fettuccine noodles
1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli
1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cooked (2 breast halves)
1/3 cup *SOS
3 cups water
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a skillet, combine SOS mix, water, cheese and fettuccine
noodles. Bring to a boil, cook until thick and noodles
are almost tender. Add broccoli and cooked chicken for last
4 minutes of cooking time. Serve with additional Parmesan
cheese.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Hamburger Stroganoff
Ingredients:
1 lb. Ground beef or turkey
3 cups water
1/3 cup *SOS mix
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cup “light” sour cream or plain yogurt
Directions:
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, SOS mix
and uncooked egg noodles and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce
heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until noodles
are tender. Top with sour cream or yogurt. Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 –6 servings
Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1 pkg (8-10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
Biscuit Topping:
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 cup baking mix
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove
top or in microwave until thickened. In 9 inch pie plate combine
sauce, vegetables, and chicken. Combine egg, milk, and
baking mix. Pour over chicken mixture. Bake at 400 degrees
for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: 6 –8 servings
Skillet Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1/3 cup *SOS
1 onion, chopped
2 cup water
1 16-oz. Can tomato sauce
3 cups uncooked noodles
1//4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
Directions:
In a large skillet, brown meat, crumble, and drain off
the fat. Add SOS mix, water, tomato sauce, uncooked noodles,
and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and
simmer for 15 minutes, stirring until thickened. Top with
mozzarella cheese five minutes before serving; turn off
heat, stop stirring and allow cheese to melt.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cheeseburger Skillet
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni
1 16-oz. can chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup *SOS
1/2 cup cheese, grated
Directions:
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, uncooked
macaroni, tomatoes, and SOS mix. Simmer covered
20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Remove from
heat, add cheese.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups powdered non-fat dry milk
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup instant chicken bouillon
2 Tbs. dried onion flakes
2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a re-closeable plastic bag,
mixing well.
Yield: Equal to 9 cans of cream soup.
To substitute for 1 can of cream soup:
1. Combine 1/3 cup of dry mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold
water.
2. Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until
thickened.
3. Add thickened mixture to casseroles as you would a
can of soup.
Storage
Store in closed plastic bag or air-tight container until
ready to use. It does not have to be refrigerated
---------------------------------------------------------------
Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients:
1 pkg flour tortillas
1 lb cooked, diced or shredded chicken
1 can (4 oz) green chilies, chopped
2/3 cup *SOS
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup “light” sour cream
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Directions:
Make sauce by combining SOS mix, water and green chilies.
Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened.
Add sour cream to sauce. Cut tortillas in quarters. Line
bottom of casserole with tortillas. Add a layer of chicken
and a layer of sauce. Top with cheese. Repeat. Bake at
350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Yield: 8 servings
Potato Soup
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
1 cup cooked potato cubes
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove top
or in microwave until thickened. Add potato cubes.
Tuna Noodle Skillet
Ingredients:
1 can Tuna
3 cups water
1/3 cup *SOS
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cups grated cheese
1 cup peas (frozen or canned)
Potato Chips, crushed
Directions:
In a skillet, add water, SOS mix, cheese, tuna, peas and
uncooked egg noodles and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat
and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are
tender. Top with crushed potato chips if desired. Serve immediately.
Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes
½ cup *SOS
1 3/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped green onion (optional)
½ cup grated cheese ( optional )
Directions:
Combine SOS mix and water in a small sauce pan and
cook and stir until thickened. ( Optional- 1 cup sour cream
can be stirred into the sauce before it is added to the potatoes).
Thinly slice potatoes and layer one half in a 2 quart over
safe dish. Pour ½ of the sauce over the potatoes, ½ of the
green onion, and ½ of the cheese. Layer the rest of the potatoes
on top. Add the rest of the sauce, onion and cheese.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover
and continue baking for and additional 55 minutes.
Yield: 8 servings
Mushroom Soup
Ingredients:
1/3 *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
4 oz. can mushrooms
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove
top or in microwave until thickened. Add mushrooms.
Potato Skillet Meal
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
2-1/2 cups water
6 potatoes, peeled, sliced very thin
1 cup frozen mixed peas and carrots
2/3 cup *SOS
Directions:
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, potatoes,
mixed vegetables and SOS mix. Simmer covered 20-30
minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir, uncover and cook
until excess water is evaporated.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Tomato Soup
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
2 cups tomato sauce
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove
top or in microwave until thickened. Add tomato sauce.
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1/3 cup fresh or frozen broccoli
1 1/4 cup cold water
1 cup cheese, grated
Directions:
Combine SOS mix and broccoli with water. Cook and stir on
stove top or in microwave until thickened. Add grated cheese and
mix until well blended.
Homemade Milk Gravy
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. fat (from meat, margarine, butter or other fat
1/2 cup *SOS
2 cups liquid (drippings, water, vegetable broth or milk)
Directions:
Remove cooked meat or poultry from roasting pan. Leaving brown
residue in pan, pour drippings into a bowl. Allow fat to rise to surface; skim off fat and reserve. (Remaining drippings in bowl are
meat juices that should be used as part of liquid in gravy.) Add fat
to roasting pan (with brown residue); stir in SOS mix until smooth.
Heat until bubbly. Stir in liquid and cook until sauce thickens; continue
stirring and cooking 2 or 3 minutes longer, scraping bottom
and sides of roasting pan to blend in the brown residue.
Yield: 2 cups
Chili Tomato Mac
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni
2 15-oz. cans chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp. Chili powder
1/3 cup *SOS
Directions:
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, uncooked
macaroni, tomatoes, chili powder and SOS mix. Simmer covered
20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cheese Sauce
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1-1/4 cup cold water
1 cup grated cheese
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove top or in
microwave until thickened. Add grated cheese and mix until well blended.
Taco Skillet
Ingredients:
1 lb. Ground beef or ground turkey
1/3 cup *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup salsa
6 flour tortillas or 8 corn tortillas (6”to8”) cut into 1” pieces
1 cup cheese, grated
Directions:
In skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground meat until
browned, stirring to separate meat. Pour off fat. Add water,
SOS mix, salsa, tomato sauce, tortillas and stir. Bring
to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes
or until tortillas are tender. Top with cheese and allow to melt.
Yield: 6 servings
Pizza Sauce
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS 1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 cup water 1/8 tsp. Garlic powder
1 cup tomato sauce
Directions:
In a small bowl combine all ingredients, mix well and cook
until thick. Spoon sauce onto pizza dough. Sprinkle with
mozzarella cheese and other toppings as desired. Bake at
375°F for 18-20 minutes.
Yield: 1 medium pizza
Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
In a small bowl combine all ingredients, mix well and cook
until thick. Serve sauce over cooked noodles or on pizza
Yield: 1 1/2 cups sauce
Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
1 cup cheese, grated
2-3 cups cooked macaroni
2 Tbsp. bread crumbs (optional)
1 Tbsp. margarine (optional)
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove
top or in microwave until thickened. Add cheese to cooked
sauce. Add cooked macaroni to sauce.
If desired, place in square baking dish and top with
bread crumbs moistened with margarine. Bake at 350 degrees
for 15 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Yield: 4 –6 servings
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Fettuccine noodles
1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli
1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cooked (2 breast halves)
1/3 cup *SOS
3 cups water
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a skillet, combine SOS mix, water, cheese and fettuccine
noodles. Bring to a boil, cook until thick and noodles
are almost tender. Add broccoli and cooked chicken for last
4 minutes of cooking time. Serve with additional Parmesan
cheese.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Hamburger Stroganoff
Ingredients:
1 lb. Ground beef or turkey
3 cups water
1/3 cup *SOS mix
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cup “light” sour cream or plain yogurt
Directions:
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, SOS mix
and uncooked egg noodles and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce
heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until noodles
are tender. Top with sour cream or yogurt. Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 –6 servings
Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients:
1/3 cup *SOS
1 1/4 cup cold water
1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1 pkg (8-10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
Biscuit Topping:
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 cup baking mix
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove
top or in microwave until thickened. In 9 inch pie plate combine
sauce, vegetables, and chicken. Combine egg, milk, and
baking mix. Pour over chicken mixture. Bake at 400 degrees
for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: 6 –8 servings
Skillet Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1/3 cup *SOS
1 onion, chopped
2 cup water
1 16-oz. Can tomato sauce
3 cups uncooked noodles
1//4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
Directions:
In a large skillet, brown meat, crumble, and drain off
the fat. Add SOS mix, water, tomato sauce, uncooked noodles,
and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and
simmer for 15 minutes, stirring until thickened. Top with
mozzarella cheese five minutes before serving; turn off
heat, stop stirring and allow cheese to melt.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cheeseburger Skillet
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni
1 16-oz. can chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup *SOS
1/2 cup cheese, grated
Directions:
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, uncooked
macaroni, tomatoes, and SOS mix. Simmer covered
20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Remove from
heat, add cheese.
Yield: 4-6 servings