After tossing several dinner ideas over and over throughout the day, crunch time came for a decision. Since I already had some pre-cooked ground beef in the freezer, I pulled together a recipe that my sister lovingly refers to as "Junk." As I called everyone to dinner I was peppered with repeated exclamations at the sight of a big dish of "Aunt Bonnie's famous Junk." I decided with the enthusiasm exhibited tonight and the evidence of clean plates around the table this recipe deemed blog-worthy. In addition to my need for a "hard-copy" since I have had to text my sister the last two times I've made it to make sure I get it right!
Aunt Bonnie's Junk
1 lb cooked and crumbled ground beef
1 can corn, drained
1 - 8 oz pkg cream cheese, cut up
3 T butter
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 soup can water/milk
onion and seasonings as desired
Mix all ingredients into skillet, cook until all ingredients are hot and bubbly, stirring frequently. Serve with rice, noodles or pasta of choice.
This recipe is rather forgiving and allows for other adaptations. I've heard that Cousin Sharla uses green beans instead of corn when she makes this family dish.
