chicken cordon bleu & rice casserole

Chicken Cordon Bleu in casserole form?  Easy and delicious!
2 Tbsp EVOO
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
½ lb diced ham
2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
4 Tbsp butter
¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
14 oz can chicken broth
3 Cups cooked rice of choice (I used white long grain)
1 Cup shredded cheddar [...]

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mashed potato casserole

8 large Yukon gold potatoes (4 lbs), peeled & cut into chunks
8 oz cream cheese, at room temp, cut into pieces
2 Tbsp butter, plus extra to butter baking dish
1 1/3 cups milk
1 Tbsp salt
pepper
4 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
2 Tbsp chopped chives
*Preheat oven to 350.  Place potatoes in large pot with water to cover.  Cook over [...]

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chicken rotel

This makes a TON of food… perfect for sharing half with your neighbors!
4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1/2 stick butter
1 onion, chopped
1/2-1 cup celery, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cans Rotel (or 1 can chilies and 1 can diced tomatoes) – undrained!
12-16 oz Velveeta (cubed so it’s easier to melt)
12 oz spaghetti [...]

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Sunrise Breakfast Casserole

This recipe requires that you make it the night before, and in the morning let it sit 30 minutes before baking for 60+ minutes.  Be prepared to plan ahead for this delicious breakfast! 
Yield:  12-15 servings
(can easily be “halved”)

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2 pkgs (12 oz each) breakfast sausage links
9 eggs
3 cups milk
1 1/2 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 [...]

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California Rice

This is a delicious (and easy!) side dish.  Throw some chicken on top and you’re got yourself a meal!
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup oil
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups shredded cheese (I prefer cheddar)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup evaporated milk
salt & pepper
*Combine and pour into greased pan.  Cover and bake [...]

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