Potato Casserole

2 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
season salt of your choice
1 small onion
1 stick butter, melted
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar
2 medium potatoes, sliced, and boiled
6 slices bacon, cooked, and chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread mashed potatoes into bottom of casserole dish. Layer sour cream , season salt, then onions. Slices potatoes and layer over onions. Pour on melted butter, and sprinkle with more season salt. Top with cheese and cover dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, uncover, and bake 5 more minutes. Remove from oven and crumble bacon over top.

Creamy Noodle Veggie Soup

Two packages of Knorr's Sides Plus Alfredo Pasta Primavera
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups of milk
3 tbsp butter
1/4 to 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar
one can black beans, rinsed
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp powder garlic
1 tsp season salt
pepper

Bring liquids to a low boil (don't let the milk scold) then add pasta pouch. Stir in shredded cheese and spices. Let cook on medium for about 15 minutes. Just before serving throw in black beans. Sprinkle the top with slivered almonds and serve with a slice of toasted pumpernickel and you've got lunch.