Cheesy Chicken Casserole
—Submitted by Hannah Jones
- 1 (8-oz) pkg. cream cheese
- 4 c diced, cooked chicken
- 1 qt tomatoes with chilies
- 4 c chicken broth
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp fresh minced garlic
- 1 (16-oz) box noodles
- 3 c shredded cheddar cheese
Cube cream cheese into ¼-inch chunks. Mix in the rest of the ingredients except cheese. Pour into a deep-dish 9” x 13” glass pan. Sprinkle cheese on the top. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until noodles are soft.
Pancake Pizza
—Submitted by Joyce Hoover, Lebanon, PA
- 3 c pancake batter
- Pancake syrup as desired
- 1 dozen eggs, seasoned and scrambled
- 1 c shredded cheese
- 6 c sausage gravy
- 1 lb bacon, fried and crumbled
Heat oven to 400°F. Pour pancake batter into a greased and floured 9” x 13” pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until done. Remove from oven. Prick with fork and pour pancake syrup on top. Layer eggs, cheese, and gravy on top of pancake. Top with bacon. Heat casserole in oven. Serve with syrup or ketchup.
Algebra
…is much easier on your stomach than on your head!
—Submitted by Hannah Klawa, IN
Shred apples. In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, guar gum (or xanthan gum), egg, brown sugar, and allspice. Bring to a simmer while stirring constantly. Add the shredded apples. Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat until the apples are soft. Add the raisins, and stir until the raisins are moistened.
Serve warm with pancakes, butter, and maple syrup.
Tortilla S’mores
—Submitted by Jude Yates, Wesley, AR
- ½ c creamy peanut butter
- 1 c miniature marshmallows
- ½ c miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 (8”) flour tortillas
Spread 2 tablespoons of peanut butter on each tortilla. Sprinkle ¼ cup marshmallows and 2 tablespoons chocolate chips on half of each tortilla.
Roll up, beginning with the topping side. Wrap each tortilla in heavy-duty foil; seal tightly.
Grill, covered, over low heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.