Recipes

Here is the recipe that I promised to my R.S. friends-

Cheese Soup

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. carrots- grated
1/2 c. onion- minced
1/2 c. celery- diced
1/2 c. flour
dash of salt
dash of paprika
4 c. half and half
4 c. chicken bouillon
16 oz. american sharp processed cheese, presliced
16 oz. ish - shredded hashbrowns (or country style (square), but I don't like it as much)

saute and cook first 4 ingredients. Blend in flour, salt, and paprika. Add half & half and chicken bouillon. Stir and cook until thick. Do not boil. Add cheese a slice at a time, stir until melted, then add potatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Feeds 8-10 people.

Here's the recipe I promised for my cousins-

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake

1 pkg. (6 oz.) reduced-sodium stuffing mix
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 c. milk
4 c. cubed cooken chicken
1/2 tsp. pepper
a few sliced of deli ham, cut into strips of squares
3/4 c. shredded swiss cheese
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine soup and milk. Set aside. put chicken in a greased 9x13 in pan. sprinkle with pepper. Layer with ham, swiss cheese, 1 c. cheddar cheese, soup mixture, and stuffing. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake @ 350 for 30 min. Uncover, and bake 10-15 minutes.

I make 9x9 pans and freeze one for a different meal. To thaw, leave in fridge for a few hours then cook according to directions.