Mr. Pete's Casserole {Review & Giveaway}

I promised you some exciting giveaways on EMM for 2012, and today I'm bringing you the first one! We're starting w/ something every home cook can use...pantry staples. Those things you always have on hand that can save your brain from hurting trying to think of things to make for dinner. What's easier than a casserole? I've always said mom's (and dad's too) love casseroles. You throw a bunch of things into a pan, some oven time and supper is ready! When I saw this in the latest issue of Simple & Delicious magazine, I was so excited. One, b/c it looked absolutely 100% tasty, and two, I knew it was the perfect dish to try one of the 2 new products I was waiting to review. Adam's family has been using another Cajun spice for years and they put it on everything from hamburgers, to baked potatoes. (Out of respect for this other company, I will not mention the brand by name. But if you live in the northern part of the US, I will give you a hint....It's usually the only one you can find in your grocery store.) So I was extra psyched to try a new Cajun Seasoning, brought to me, and now you, from our friends at Mr. Pete's Cajun Spices.


Mr. Pete's is a family owned operation that operates out of Houma, Louisana. They have been producing and selling Cajun seasonings since 2006. I love using "homemade" products, especially those from family-owned businesses. Their Cajun spice is definitely something I'll continue to have in my pantry for every day seasoning purposes. It has great flavor, and if I do say so, better flavor than the nationally known one we usually buy, and was PERFECT in this casserole.


Mr. Pets offers a variety of products (come back tomorrow to see what I did w/ another one of them) to make your next meal as authentically Cajun as possible!

Cajun Beef Casserole from Simple & Delicious
1 pkg. (8.5oz.) corn muffin/bread mix
1 lb. ground beef
2 14.5 cans diced tomatoes, drained
2 c. frozen mixed veggies, thawed
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped (I used 4)

Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions. Spread into a greased 11x7 baking dish.Cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Add tomatoes, vegetables, tomato paste and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Pour over top of batter. Sprinkle w/ cheese. Bake uncovered @ 350 for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle w/ onions.
*NOTE* Adam thought the tomato flavor was a little over powering. So next time I will leave out the tomato paste.

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The lovely folks at Mr. Pete's has kindly provided me w/ 3 sets of products. One to use and review from my own kitchen and 2 for a two lucky fans to win and use.

Rules:

This contest open to US residents 18 years or older ONLY.

All comments act as entries and MUST be accompanied by an EMAIL ADDRESS. Any chosen comment w/o an email will not be considered.

2 winners will be chosen by Random.org, notified on EMM, Facebook, and have 48 hours to respond to claim the prize. If not, another winner will be chosen. (2) Winners will receive: 

(1) Cajun Seasoning 

(1) Bag Seasoned Cajun Fish Fry

Contest Ends February 3, 2012 12am EST

Okay, now onto the GIVEAWAY!!!

Mandatory Entries:

1. Leave a comment telling me the spice/herb that you can't live without!

2. Must "Like" Mr. Pete's Cajun Spices on Facebook. Leave a comment when you have.

Extra Entries:

1. Like EMM on Facebook. Leave a comment when you have. 

2. Visit Mr. Pete's Cajun Spices website and look around. Tell me another product you would like to try.

Good Luck!!!

Disclaimer: Mr. Pete's provided me w/ (3) sets of seasoning and fish fry. One to use and two to giveaway. The opinions are all mine. 

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