Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

This recipe was originally found in the Betty Crocker Cookbook.  We've made some adjustments to better suit our taste.  Serve with a veggie side or fresh-made bread! 


Ingredients:

1 1/2 C wild rice, cooked according to package directions

1/4 cup chicken fat or butter

1/3 cup flour 

2 teaspoons salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper 

2 TBSP paprika

Oregano, to taste

Garlic powder, to taste

Parsley, to taste

Basil, to taste

1 cup chicken broth

1 1/2 cups milk

2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey 

1 cup cut up fresh mushrooms

1/3 cup chopped green pepper 

1/4 cup slivered almonds

1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Melt chicken fat/butter in large saucepan over low heat.  Blend in flour, salt and pepper and spices.  Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly.  Remove from heat.  Stir in broth and milk.  Heat to boiling stirring constantly.  Boil and stir 1 minute.  Taste the sauce and add any additional spices, to your taste preference.  Stir in remaining ingredients.

Pour into 9 x 9 ungreased baking dish .  Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes.  Sprinkle with cheddar cheese five minutes before the casserole is done cooking (optional).

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Simple Stuffed Peppers

Very easy recipe, adapted from the Betty Crocker cookbook.  30-45 minutes from start to finish!

Ingredients:
6 medium green peppers, tops cut off, seeds removed, washed
1 lb hamburger
1 C Minute rice
Salt
Pepper
Italian Seasoning
Garlic powder
1-2 C favorite pasta sauce (we use Prego)
Shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350*.

Brown hamburger with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder (to taste) in a large pan with deep sides, until well mixed and cooked.  Drain.  While the hamburger browns, prepare the rice according to the package directions.  When the hamburger is done cooking and the rice is fluffy, add rice to hamburger, and add about 1 1/2 C of pasta sauce to hamburg/rice mix.  Combine.  Stir in a handful of shredded cheese and mix well.

Spray a deep-side 9 x13 pan with cooking spray.  Place prepared peppers in baking pan and scoop the hamburger mix evenly into the peppers.  Top with remaining pasta sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.  Place in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese browns and everything is warmed through, but the pepper is still crisp.