Due to my insane addiction to cooking and all things food, I have once again packed my freezer to a dangerous level. Be afraid when you open, hard frozen rocks of entrees can damage a toe or face if they hit, trust me.
That happens now and then and I'm forced to shut down the kitchen so we can eat our way to a clear freezer. Not exactly a bad problem to have as we get to enjoy all the yummie, home made, slow cooked and perfectly portioned dishes I've slaved over. My recent Xmas gift of a food saver/vacuum sealer also makes for interesting freezer packing.
Tonight I had a casserole, something a rarely (if ever) make but it was really good when first made and reheated.
Rice Pilaf with grilled chicken, broccoli and cheese - YUM!
- Make Rice Pilaf to package directions, but cook about half the time, making sure the rice and orzo still has a bite
- Blanched Broccoli flowerettes
- For Chicken: Use leftover rotisserie chicken (white Meat Only) OR, grilled chicken breasts cut int small bite sized pieces
- Diced Shallots
- 1 Tablespoon Flour
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup Skim Milk, amount depends amount of chicken/veg
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese to sprinkle on top
- Chopped Parsley
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter/Olive Oil; add shallots and cook till lightly browned
- Sprinkle with flour and toast, creating a roux
- Add Milk and whisk quickly to remove lumps; add Cheddar Cheese and whisk till its melted
- Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl (including the undercooked rice and liquid)
- Add to lightly greased casserole dish, sprinkle with Parmesan and chopped parsley
- Bake at 375 or till its bubbly and lightly browned on top
- Serve with salad - Yum!
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