Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of butter 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 pounds red potatoes, thinly sliced (about 4 cups) 1 cup onions Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, melt the […]
It’s the season for comfort food! Try this yummy homemade Chicken Pie for your loved one! Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter 12 small white onions, cooked 6 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup peas, cooked 2 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup carrots, cooked 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3/4 cup celery, cooked 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 […]
It’s the season for comfort food! Try this yummy homemade Chicken Pie for your loved one! Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter 12 small white onions, cooked 6 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup peas, cooked 2 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup carrots, cooked 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3/4 cup celery, cooked 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pie crust Salt 4 cups large chunks of cooked chicken Note: Picking up a rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store can help you save time Directions: Preheat oven to 425 F. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Slowly add the broth, cream, pepper, and salt to taste. Cook for 5 minutes, until thickened and smooth. Put the chicken pieces in a deep pie plate or casserole, cover with sauce, and stir in the small onions, peas, carrots, and celery. Place the pie crust over the casserole, allowing enough overhand so that the edges can be crimped. Cut vents in the crust to allow the steam to escape. Bake fro 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is nicely browned.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of butter 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 pounds red potatoes, thinly sliced (about 4 cups) 1 cup onions Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and then stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Spray an 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray and start layering the the potatoes in the dish. Add onions and half of the cheese sauce; repeat layers. Bake covered for 50 minutes. After 50 minutes, uncover and bake for another 10 -15 minutes or until bubbly and potatoes are tender.
