Dec 27, 2010

Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients:
2 bags frozen broccoli, thawed
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c mayonaise
2 eggs
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 c sharp cheddar, shredded
salt and pepper to taste
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
3 T butter, melted

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350
Spray casserole dish with Pam
In large bowl mix soup, mayo, eggs, salt and pepper; add onion, cheese and broccoli; toss until well coated. Pour mixture into casserole dish, sprinkle crackers over top, drizzle butter over top.
Bake uncovered 30-40 minutes.

Dec 19, 2010

Hot Chocolate Mix

Ingredients:
6 1/2 cups powdered milk
1 (5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup powdered chocolate drink mix
1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine powdered milk, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate drink mix powder, creamer, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa. Divide the mixture between two 1 quart jars. Seal, and decorate as desired. These can be stored in a dry area for up to 3 months.
Attach a tag with the following instructions: Hot Cocoa: Dissolve 1/3 cup cocoa mix in 1 cup boiling water.

Dec 10, 2010

Savory Chicken Breasts

This was an internet find that I tweaked for our family. It is a favorite for taste as well as ease.

Ingredients:
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
ground black pepper to taste
6 slices Swiss cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish that's been sprayed with Pam. Season chicken with ground black pepper to taste. Top each breast with a slice of cheese.
Mix together the soup and milk and pour mixture over chicken. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and drizzle with melted butter. Bake covered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes (If chicken is frozen, because you forgot to take it out until 3pm, do not preheat oven and bake for 1 hour). Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown.