Pot Luck Recipes - Michele's Spinach Casserole, Broccoli Salad, Cajun Bean Salad

Debbie- the ham was a Cure 81- a big half of ham was bout $20 and it came with a pack of stuff to make honey glaze. It was excellent and about 1/2 the price if the ham store. Also here are a couple of my favorite recipes to take to pot luck.

MICHELE'S SPINACH CASSEROLE

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen spinach, chopped, cooked and drained
2 onions, chopped
1 cup grated cheese
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise (my-nez if your cajun)
2 eggs
Bread crumbs
Margarine

Combine first 6 ingredients. Place in buttered casserole dish. Dot top with butter, sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees F. (Foil may be used to cover for the first 20 minutes.)

*What I've learned from experience:
- I like my onions more cooked than crunchy, so I put some margarine in the casserole dish with just the onions and cook them in the microwave until almost clear. I then add everything else and continue as above.
- I also usually add a few drops of Louisiana hot sauce before cooking.
- I often cook the casserole for about 15 minutes in the microwave before adding the bread crumbs. I then add the margarine and bread crumbs and "brown" it in the oven, about 10-15 minutes.
- It also does well when mixed the day before and stored in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.

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BROCCOLI SALAD

FOR THE DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
FOR THE SALAD:
1 head broccoli, cut into flowerettes
1 red onion, sliced thin
8 slices bacon, cooked/crumbled
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup cashews

Mix the ingredients for the dressing together; set aside.

Toss the salad ingredients together in large bowl.

Toss salad with dressing when ready to serve.

**cherry tomatoes would make it very Christmasy

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CAJUN BEAN SALAD

If you like a little "kick" like i do add a few shots of hot sauce or a few chopped jalapeno pepperss.

1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 jar pimento, chopped
1 cup chopped ham
1 small bottle Italian dressing

Mix all ingredients in large container. chill overnight. drain in colander if too runny before serving.