Yummy Yummy

I am going to my daughter's Wed.--my baby daughter who is 34. LOL. My middle daughter and I are gonna baby sit the baby so she can do her term paper at the library. Can't wait. Anyhoo, last night I dreamed about this dish all night long--so guess what I am Making it to take Wed. for lunch. My husband doesn't care for sour cream or cheese so I can't wait to eat it. It is delicious. I got the recipe from my oldest daughter and it is a family favorite among us girls. It is called Creamy Chicken and Rice. I am not sure where she got the recipe, but enjoy.It takes me about an hour to put it together but is well worth it.

Creamy Chicken and Rice
4 c. cooked rice
1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
2 teas. chicken bouillon granules
1/2 to 1 teas season salt
1/2 teas garlic powder
1/4 teas pepper
4 to 5 cups cubed cooked chicken
12 ounces process American cheese, cubed
2 c. (16 oz.) sour cream
1 1/4 c. crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 32)
Spread rice into a greased 9x13 baking dish; set aside. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 c. butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, bouillon, season salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; add chicken, cheese and sour cream; stir until the cheese is melted. Pour over rice. Melt the remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 425 for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Another Day

No pics today. Very busy weekend. Just thought I would let all know that little Joey has a broken collar bone--from delivery. They have to keep his sleeve pinned up some how. Being as young as he is I know that he will heal quickly, Otherwise he is a healthy baby and mom and baby are home and doing fine. Thank you all for your comments and prayers etc. Have not gotten any knitting done since the birth. Worked yesterday--wasn't a particularly fun day at work--but I still like my job. They pay us to work, not have fun::snort:: Had teeth cleaned this morning. Yay!! And am going to make a lasagna casserole to take to my daughter's on Thursday Here is the recipe. It is easy, delicious, and feezes well and microwaves well.

Lasagna Casserole

1 pound ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
½ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Pepper
1 pound medium shell pasta. Cooked and drained
1 pound (4 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 carton (24 oz.) small-curd cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. Dried parsley flakes
1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce.

In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Sprinkle with salt and ¼ tsp. Pepper; set aside. In a large bowl combine pasta, 3 cups mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, parsley flakes and remaining pepper; stir gently. Pour into a greased 13” x 9” x 2” or shallow 3-qt. Baking dish. Top with the beef mixture, then the spaghetti sauce, and the remaining cheese, (dish will be full.) Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes Bake uncovered 15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Yield 6-8 servings.

I use more hamburger, mozarella cheese, and sauce than recipe calls for.

Well gotta run and get to work Happy knitting to all