12 Cozy Casseroles for One (Real Food, No Leftovers) | Seniors Living Alone

Cozy casseroles for seniors living alone, made in a small dish instead of a family-sized one. Twelve comfort-food bakes sized for one person — most give two portions, dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow, and then it is gone. The problem with casseroles was never the recipe. It was the 9x13 pan built to feed a family that no longer sits down every night. 01:10 - 1. TATER TOT HOTDISH INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - ½ lb (225 g) ground beef - ½ can condensed cream of mushroom soup + ¼ cup (60 ml) milk - 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables - About 15 frozen tater tots ──────────────────────────────── 02:59 - 2. HAM AND POTATO GRATIN INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - 1 large potato, sliced ⅛ inch (3 mm) - ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream or half and half - ¾ cup diced cooked ham - ½ cup grated Gruyère or sharp cheddar ──────────────────────────────── 04:47 - 3. TAMALE PIE INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - ½ lb (225 g) ground beef + ½ packet taco seasoning - 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, ½ cup corn, ½ cup black beans - 1 small box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix, made up whole ──────────────────────────────── 06:24 - 4. COTTAGE PIE INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - ½ lb (225 g) ground beef, ½ onion, 1 carrot, diced - 1 tbsp tomato paste - ½ cup (120 ml) beef broth + 1 tsp Worcestershire - 2 medium potatoes, mashed dry ──────────────────────────────── 07:58 - 5. SPAGHETTI PIE INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - 4 oz (115 g) cooked spaghetti - 1 egg + ¼ cup grated parmesan - ½ cup ricotta or cottage cheese - 1 cup marinara + ½ cup mozzarella ──────────────────────────────── 09:21 - 6. REUBEN BAKE INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - 1 cup cooked corned beef, torn - 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed hard - ½ cup Swiss + ¼ cup Thousand Island - 2 slices rye, torn, tossed in 1 tbsp melted butter ──────────────────────────────── 12:38 - 7. SAUSAGE AND APPLE BAKE INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - 2 fresh sausages - 1 firm apple (Braeburn or Granny Smith), thick wedges - ½ onion, 1 potato - 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp mustard, a splash of cider ──────────────────────────────── 14:17 - 8. TUNA AND PEA BAKE INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - 3 oz (85 g) cooked pasta - 1 can tuna, drained + ½ cup frozen peas - ½ can condensed cream of celery soup + ¼ cup milk - ½ cup cheddar - 2 tbsp crushed crackers tossed in melted butter ──────────────────────────────── 15:36 - 9. CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - 2 four-ounce cans whole green chiles, drained, opened flat - 1 cup Monterey Jack or cheddar - 2 eggs + ½ cup (120 ml) milk + 2 tbsp flour ──────────────────────────────── 16:59 - 10. BAKED POLENTA WITH GREENS INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - 9 oz (255 g) prepared tube polenta, broken into pieces - 1 cup frozen chopped greens, thawed and squeezed dry - ½ cup ricotta + ¼ cup parmesan + 1 clove garlic, grated - 1 cup marinara ──────────────────────────────── 18:22 - 11. WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM BAKE INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - 1 cup cooked wild rice blend - 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced - ½ onion + 2 tbsp butter - ½ cup broth + ¼ cup cream + ¼ cup parmesan + 1 tsp thyme ──────────────────────────────── 19:37 - 12. PORK AND SAUERKRAUT BAKE INGREDIENTS (makes 2 portions) - ½ lb (225 g) pork SHOULDER, cut in large chunks - 1½ cups sauerkraut, drained - 1 apple in thick wedges, ½ onion - 1 tsp caraway seed + ½ cup broth or cider ===================== Let me know in the comments which one you're trying first, and don't forget to subscribe for more easy, gentle made for one. These recipes are shared for general enjoyment. Please adjust ingredients to your own tastes and any dietary needs, and check with your doctor about anything specific to your health.