Recipe inspired by taste of home
I was feeling very adventerous in the kitchen the day I made this. Something about chicken cordon bleu intimidated me but now I know I can do it! I'm not afraid to try and make or bake anything in the kitchen. It's all trial and error and learning from your mistakes! (and I've made plenty in the kitchen. You should ask my hubby about the time I made white chicken chili!! YUCK!)
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients:
- 8 boneless skinless checken breast halves
- 1/2 tsp pepper (or to taste)
- 8 slices (about 1oz each) lean deli ham
- 8 slices (about 1oz each) part skim mozzerella
- 2/3 cup fat free milk
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions:
1. Preheat over to 350 degrees. Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. (important!! I learned the hard way it will be super hard to roll if you don't!) Sprinkle with pepper; place a ham slice and slice of cheese on the center of each piece. Roll up and tuck in ends. This is the idea but my ends wouldn't tuck. Pour milk into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine the cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder and salt. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in bread crumbs.
2. Place in a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear.
I love Chili and I make it simple. Not many ingredients but still a yummy, hearty, meaty chili perfect for a cool fall day.
Crockpot Chili
Ingredients:
- 4 Tbs Chili seasoning (recipe follows)
- 2 cans kidney beans
- 1 can of tomato sauce (or tomatoes)
- 1 can of sliced potatoes
- 2 pounds of ground beef
Directions:
1. Brown ground beef until no longer pink and drain. place meat and all other ingredients in the crock pot and mix. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Homemade Chili Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon dried, minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- In a bowl, stir together flour, chili powder, red pepper, onion, garlic, sugar, cumin, parsley, salt, basil and pepper. Store in an airtight container.
Golden Yellow Corn Bread
Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow corn meal
- 1 cup sifted flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg beaten
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
2. Mix oil, egg and milk together and add to dry ingredients with a whisk just until uniform.
3. Bake in a freased 9x9x2 inch pan for 20 to 25 minutes
To make sweeter, moister cornbread change these items in the above recipe to the following amounts: Milk 2/3 cup; sugar 1/2 cup; oil 1/2 cup; eggs 2. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
When I made the cornbread I used the sweeter, moister version and it turned out great! I also like to add cheese and sour cream to top off my chili. Perfect on a cool, fall day!
