Sunday, January 8, 2012

Macaroni and Cheese

1 (8oz) package macaroni (cooked according to package directions to al-dente)
4 T  butter
4 T  flour
2 C  evaporated milk (I used one can plus enough whole milk to equal 2cups)
1/2 t  salt
black pepper, to taste
2 C  cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 C  panko bread crumbs
2 T  wheat germ
2 T  Parmesan cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 400F.

In a large saucepan on low melt butter. Add flour and whisk for 2 minutes. on medium heat add milk; stirring constantly. Cook for a few minutes. Remove form heat and add cooked noodles. Add shredded cheese. Now you can serve it this way or if you'd like a baked version pour into a greased (Pam) 8x8 pan. Sprinkle top with panko, wheat germ and Parmesan. Bake 20min until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Wild Rice Chicken Casserole

Adapted from Paula Dean

2 cans (14.5oz) cut green beans, drained
2 cups  cooked chicken, diced
1 onion, sauteed
1 can (8oz) water chestnuts, drained, diced
1 jar (4oz) pimentos, drained
1 can (10.75oz) cream of celery, mushroom, or chicken soup
1/4 cup  sour cream
1/4 cup  mayonnaise
2 boxes (6oz) long-grain and wild rice(rice-a-roni), cooked according to package
1 cup sharp cheddar


Preheat oven 350.
Mix all ingredients together except 1/4 cup cheese. Pour into a 13x9 casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cook 20-25 min until bubbly and hot.




Sunday, January 1, 2012

Bloomin' Onion Bread

by The Changeable Table

1 Loaf   Sourdough Bread (uncut)
1 lb  Monterey Jack Cheese, thinly sliced into 1# strips
1/2 C  Butter, melted
1/2 C  Green Onions, sliced thin
2 t  Poppy seeds

Preheat oven to 350. Slice bread in 1/2" slices, NOT going through to the bottom of the loaf. The take it ans slice 1/2" slices going the other direction. It is a little tough to keep it together, but I have found if you hold 1/2 the slices the the other half it works well.  Place cheese in between slices. Mix butter, onions and poppy seeds and pour over bread. Wrap with aluminum foil, place on baking sheet. Bake for 15min. Remove foil and bake another 10min till golden and bubbly. Serve immediately.