Route 66 Reunions
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Chad stood tall and handsome beside his old high school friends, Kevin and Brad. He watched Kara at first, then his gaze lifted and he never looked away from Amanda. His smile grew the closer she came until her father joined their hands and stepped away.
Amanda couldn’t have been happier as she exchanged vows with Chad. He kissed her with tenderness that spoke of his love. She responded with all her heart and whispered for his ears alone, “I love you, Chad. I never stopped loving you.”
“Or I you.” He lifted her hand and kissed her fingers. “I will love you always.”
Together they turned to face their friends and family, as Pastor Mattson said, “May I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Chad Randall?”
Author Note
T his is easy enough for even a non-cook such as Chad to fix but still tastes great. We enjoy casseroles at our house because of ease in preparing, but also because of the variety. A little experimenting with ingredients may produce your own favorite recipe, or try this one the way my family does it and see what you think.
TATER TOT CASSEROLE
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 pound shredded cheddar cheese
1 package frozen Tater Tots, baked according to directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer large casserole dish with ground beef, soup, milk, and half the cheese. Mix together. Add baked Tater Tots and gently stir into meat mixture being careful to not smash Tater Tots. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.