Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

 

 Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

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3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Zesty Italian Dressing for marinating chicken
splash of olive oil for cooking chicken
2 to 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
2 Tbsp flour
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 soup can of milk
1 large can of veg all, drained
1/2 cup + or - water
1 - 2 pats of butter
1 box ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust, room temperature

Pre-heat oven to 375
brown bottom layer of pie crust in oven.
Cook marinated chicken in large skillet on medium heat with a little olive oil.
Add cream cheese, butter stir until melted
Stir in flour until blended.
Add soup and vegetables; stir, add a little water as needed to thin gravy.
Simmer 5 minutes.

Pour into 2 qt round casserole dish
cover with pie crust.
Cut slits in crust to permit steam to escape.
Bake 30 min. or until golden brown.         Diary of a Kentucky Cook

Simple Leftover Turkey Recipe

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Thanksgiving Leftover turkey Casserole Recipe

preheat oven 350 degrees

4 cups + Cooked turkey, cut in bite size pieces
1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 oz sour cream (1 cup)
1 8 oz package / box stuffing mix or your leftover dressing
if you use a new box of stuffing you will
need 1 can of chicken broth to add to packaged stuffing.

layer one:
1. Place cooked turkey in lightly greased 8x8 baking dish.

layer two:
2. In a mixing bowl combine soup and sour cream.
pour sour cream mixture over turkey.

If you are using leftover dressing /stuffing jump to *3.
In another bowl,
Combine stuffing mix and chicken broth.
mix well, let the dressing soak up the broth.

*3. Spread stuffing mixture over sour cream mixture.

Bake for 45 minutes or until brown.

variations:
-depending on how much turkey you have leftover, this recipe
can be doubled for 13x9 pan, extend baking time 10-15 minutes.
-use cooked boneless chicken instead of turkey
-use cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom




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Mamaws Baked Corn Pudding Recipe

 

  Mamaws Baked Corn Pudding Recipe Ky cook

1 can creamed corn
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
8 ozs sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
1 box Jiffy corn bread mix
1 TBSP sugar
1 stick melted butter

Mix all ingredients together in large bowl
Pour into greased 9x13 dish
Bake at 350 degrees 45 minutes.

variations:
can be doubled
can add freshly fried bacon pieces
leftovers can be frozen
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Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese recipe

Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese recipe
entree or side dish

1/2 stick butter, divided
1/4 cup regular flour
1 cup milk
8 oz. Velveeta, cubed
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
8 + ritz crackers, crushed

preheat oven to 350

In medium saucepan;
melt 3 Tbls butter
whisk in flour
cook 2 min., stirring constantly.
Gradually stir in milk
cook until mixture boils and thickens, continue stirring constantly.
Add velveeta, stir until melted
Add macaroni.

Spoon mixture into a 2 qt. lightly sprayed casserole dish
sprinkle with Cheddar
In a small bowl:
Melt remaining butter, add cracker crumbs, stir
Sprinkle over casserole.

Bake about 20 minutes.



variations:

use margarine instead of butter
use 2 % milk
use lowfat velveeta or
use american cheese instead of velveeta
use club crackers insted of ritz
use crumbled homemade croutons, instead of crackers
use shredded cheese blend instead of shredded cheddar
add in 1/4 cup bacon bits when you add macaroni
or if you have any leftover ham, tear into small pieces and toss it in.
or add cubed / coined cooked italian sausage

serve with corn muffins or toast points as an entree.
serve as a side, goes great with any meat !







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Beef Pot Pie Casserole Recipe

Beef Pot Pie Casserole Recipe
~kycook

1 to 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tsp minced garlic
1 can mixed vegetables, drained
1 can corn, drained
8 oz velveeta, cubed
1 can cream soup, celery OR mushroom
1 can crescent dinner rolls

In a skillet add ground beef & garlic, cook
until done, drain off drippings.
add in vegetables, corn and soup

stir well

preheat oven to 375.

In a sprayed 13x9 glass dish add in beef mixture, sprinkle cubes of velveeta on top,
push cubes into mixture.

spread out dough on the top making a crust.

bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

variations:

-You can control the sodium and fat content in this recipe
by using any low fat, 2 % or low sodium ingredients you
would like.
~leave out the can of corn and add in a can of green beans or
your favorite veggie, just be sure and drain out the liquid.
-exchange the canned veggies and corn for a 16 oz bag of frozen veggie blend
-use any of the following soups:
cream of celery, or
cream of chicken or
cream of mushroom soup

-freezes well.

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Chicken with Rice Bake Recipe

Chicken with Rice Bake
ky cook

pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

4 cups chicken; cooked & diced, deboned or boneless
3 cups chicken broth
8 oz. sour cream
2 cups minute rice, uncooked
2 cans cream soups
cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
1 medium diced, sauteed onion* optional
2 sleeves crushed ritz crackers
1 stick butter, melted

In large bowl,;
mix cooked chicken with the broth, rice, soups and sour cream.
*add in the cooked onion.
Mix well.

Place mixture in a greased 9x13 casserole.

In another bowl;
add melted butter to the crushed crackers.
Mix.

After casserole cooks for about 20 minutes,
sprinkle cracker mixture over the top of the casserole.
Place back in the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes,
until crackers are browned and casserole is bubbly.

variations:

cream soups- use 2 chicken or 2 mushroom or
1 can of each

Creamy Hash Brown Potato Casserole Recipe

Creamy Hash Brown Potato Casserole Recipe
pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
8-oz sour cream
1/4 tsp seasoned pepper
1 package frozen hash brown potatoes, 20-30 oz
6-8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 cup + shredded cheese

Spray 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

In very large bowl
stir together ;
soups, sour cream, milk and pepper until mixed well.
Add potatoes and onions, stir well
Spoon mixture into baking dish.

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle top with cheese.
Bake uncovered an additional 15 to 20 minutes
The top should be a golden brown
and bubbling around the edges.

use any one or a combination of the following shredded cheeses;
mild cheddar
sharp cheddar
Italian blend
monterey jack & colby blend
fiesta blend
pizza blend
you can also garnish with fresh crumbled bacon bits or chives

If you would like ;
you can spoon mixture into individual baking / serving dishes before adding the
cheese and baking, you could mix and match using your guests favorite shredded cheese.
this dish looks beautiful after cooking and is pretty to sit at the table.

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Deep Dish Italian Meatball & Cheese Bake Recipe

Deep Dish Italian Meatball & Cheese Bake

8 to 10 ounces or about 18 to 20 small frozen meatballs, thawed
3/4 cup or 1 small jar pre-made pizza sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
2 cups + shredded mozzarella & provolone cheese blend
1 tsp Italian Seasoning

To make Batter;
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 envelopes rapid rise yeast
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup very warm water
2 Tbl olive oil

Mix all batter ingredients in a med to large bowl.

1st layer:
Place batter in a pre-sprayed 9-1/2-inch deep dish pie plate.
2nd layer:
Push meatballs firmly into batter
3rd layer:
Pour pizza sauce over meatballs
final layer:
sprinkle top with garlic, Italian seasoning and cheeses

Place in a Cold oven
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes.

My Notes:
You can double this recipe and make 2 pies or a deep 13 x 9 glass dish.
I like to add extra cheese 1/2 way through cooking time.
**In a pinch you can use 2 pre-made envelopes of pizza crust mix-
follow the directions on the package for mixing and rising.



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Anything Goes Casserole Recipe from early 1900's

Anything Goes Casserole Recipe
Original recipe is from early 1900's

about 8 white bread slices
your favorite cooked meat
your favorite seasonings and
salt & pepper, to taste

Milk Mixture ingredients:
In a bowl mix well
4 eggs and
1 1/2 Cups milk

Place bread slices in an 8 x 8 prepared casserole dish
Top with cheese slices

Next layer is where this casserole gets its name,
layer one or a mixture of the following:
cooked sausage
cooked ground pork
cooked ground beef
cooked and chopped ham
canned tuna
cooked chicken breast
any kind of cooked meat - anything goes in for this layer.

Top with additional bread slices.
Pour Milk Mixture over the top and cover.
Refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.

preheat oven to 350 degrees
Bake casserole uncovered for 1 hour.


variations:
~The original recipe called for ground beef and said to
add ketchup to 1 pt of cooked hamburger and stir well before layering.
~add any type of spices to the meat as you are cooking.
For example;
~add chopped onions or garlic to ground beef during cooking.
~substitute sliced American cheese with any sliced cheese or
your favorite shredded cheese or cheese blend.
~use your favorite type of bread or even leftover biscuits




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Ole time Funeral Potatoes Recipe

Ole time Funeral Potatoes Recipe
(adapted for today's cook)
pre-heat at 350 degrees

Using either a 13 x 9 or 10 x 14 baking pan
Slice a pan full of potatoes (thin slices) Add
1 large or 2 medium sweet onions, also sliced thin
mix the potatoes and the onion slices together in baking pan.
set aside.

In another bowl, mix by hand, make a sauce with:
1 pint sour cream
2 sticks melted butter
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 to 2 Cups shredded cheddar or your favorite shredded cheese

Take half of the sauce:
Mix well with potatoes / onions.
Spread the rest of the sauce on top.
bake for 1 1/2 hours


Variations:
-use Vidalia onions.
-use several different types of potatoes.
-use 2 pounds of frozen, shredded hash browns instead of regular potatoes.
-saute the onion in butter before mixing with potatoes or hash browns.
-saute sliced mushrooms in butter and add to potato mixture.
-use cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom.
-add some cooked, crumbled bacon to mixture before baking.
-for a crunchy topping, top with a layer of crunched-up corn flakes before baking.
-for a cheesy topping , sprinkle casserole with an additional cup + or -, of your favorite shredded cheese about 10 minutes before potatoes are done.



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I know the title of this recipe, Funeral Potatoes, at first seems a bit morbid, but it is not. The love and friendship of those in your community was often shown by the women baking and cooking for each others families during times of illness, mourning and financial trouble. Years ago, in rural areas when some one passed away, their friends and church community would cook and bake many items for the family during the viewing days and for a large meal after the funeral. Making it possible for those who wished to gather and share stories and fond memories of their loved one or dear friend who passed away. The following recipe is for Old time Funeral Potatoes, this recipe may be doubled easily if two pans are needed. I was brought up to try and do something for others in times of need, even the smallest kindness is appreciated. In my opinion, I believe many recipes and traditions such as Funeral Potatoes, started so those in distress did not have to worry about cooking and kitchen duties when there was a death in the family. I know even now when I hear of a friend or loved one who has passed away, my first instinct is to grab my baking pan...



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Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipe

Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipe
preheat oven 350 degrees

4 cups + Cooked chicken, cut in bite size pieces
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 oz sour cream
1 8 oz package / box stuffing mix
1 can of chicken broth

layer one:
Place cooked chicken in lightly greased 8x8 baking dish.
layer two:
In a mixing bowl combine soup and sour cream.
pour sour cream mixture over chicken.
layer three:
In another bowl,
Combine stuffing mix and chicken broth.
mix well
Spread stuffing mixture over sour cream mixture.

Bake for 45 minutes or until brown.

variations:
can be doubled for 13x9 pan, extend baking time 10-15 minutes.
use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken.
Before cooking chicken:
Season with soul seasoning or your favorite spices or
Use grilled chicken, first marinated in italian dressing.



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