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Potluck Chicken Casserole

Recipe By : Taste of Home Oct/Nov '96
Serving Size : 8

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c chopped fresh mushrooms
3 tbsp finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic -- minced
4 tbsp butter or margarine -- divided
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c milk
3/4 c mayonnaise
4 c cubed cooked chicken
3 c cooked long grain rice
1 c chopped celery
1 c frozen peas -- thawed
1 2 oz jar diced pimientos -- drained
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3/4 c coarsely crushed cornflakes

In a saucepan over medium heat, saute mushrooms, onion and garlic in 3
tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour until thoroughly
combined Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2
minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in
mayonnaise until smooth. Add chicken, rice, celery, peas, pimientos,
lemon juice, salt and pepper; mixwell. Spoon into an ungreased
12x9x2=inch baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with cornflakes.
Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30-35 minutes or
until bubbly.

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Tex-Mex Bake

Categories: Main dish Meats
Servings: 6

2 c Crushed Corn Chips 1 ea Large Egg Beaten
2 T Water 1 ea Env. Onion Soup Mix
1 lb Lean Ground Beef 4 oz (1 Cn) Chopped Green Chilis*
3 oz (1 C) Monterey Jack Cheese** 8 oz (1 cn) Tomato Sauce
1 ea Med. Green Pepper, Chopped

* Green chilies should be drained.
** Cheese should be any mild cheese and should be shredded. Should = 1 C.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine corn chips, egg, and water; press into 9-inch pie plate or
casserole. Bake 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine onion recipe soup mix, ground beef,
chilies, and 1/2 C cheese; evenly press into prepared crust. Top with
tomato sauce, then green pepper and bake 30 minutes. Top with remaining
cheese, then bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and
beef is done.

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"TEX-MEX" MAC 'N CHEESE

Categories: Casseroles, Cheese
Yield: 4 servings

1 lb Ground beef
OR ground turkey
1 Bell pepper -- chopped
1 Onion -- chopped
1/2 c Mushroom -- sliced
1 cn Tomato paste
1/2 c Water
1 cn Whole kernel corn --
Undrained
Salt, pepper, seasonings --
As desired
1 pk Macaroni and cheese
OR Velveeta and Shells

In large skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey with
the chopped pepper, onion and mushrooms. Stir in the
tomato paste and water and corn. Cook the macaroni and
cheese according to package directions, adding milk
and margarine if required. Add the macaroni and
cheese to the beef mixture. Mix well and serve.