Basic Leftover Casserole

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   Take the pasta or rice, the meat, and the veggies, and dump them into a 9x9 baking dish.

2. 2

   Make the sauce by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.

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   If you want to saute the onions or garlic or whatever add-in you're using, use one more tablespoon butter.

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   Add the flour and stir until completely mixed into a thick paste.

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   Add the milk and slowly bring to a boil.

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   Lower heat and cook just until thick.

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   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

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   Remove the sauce from the heat.

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   Add cheese if making a cheese sauce.

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    Stir until melted.

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    Add desired seasonings to taste.

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    Pour over top of casserole mixture and stir gently until mixed well.

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    Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

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    Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

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