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Bow Tie Chicken and Cheese

April 29, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

2 C onion, chopped
2 C of whipping cream
8 oz. American cheese, cubed
8 oz. Swiss cheese slices, torn
1 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp pepper
4 C of cooked chicken, chopped
1 (16 oz.) box of bow tie pasta, cooked and drained

How to Make It:

Whisk together in a small mixing bowl the onions and whipping cream.
Stir in both kinds of cheese, the sage and the pepper.
Place the chicken into the crock pot.
Pour the cheese mixture over the top of the chicken coating it well.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours.
Stir the chicken mixture well then add in the cook pasta, stirring to coat.
Recover and cool 5 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 6 servings

It is not recommended to cook this recipe on high. High heat will cause the cheese to scorch. This is an economical meal that even the kids will love. Leftovers should not be frozen but will remain fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator of up to 3 days. T freeze do not add the pasta. Freeze the chicken mixture for up 2 months. Reheat on the stove then add the pasta and cook until heated through.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 4 hours 5 minutes
Total Time: approximately 4 hours 25 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 755; Fat 43g; Saturated Fat 25g; Carbohydrates 49g; Fiber 2g; Protein 43g; Cholesterol 186 mg; Sodium 886 mg

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Salsa Dipped Grilled Cheese

December 21, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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grilled-cheeseWhat You Need:

8 t of margarine, softened
8 slices of whole wheat bread
4 slices of American cheese
4 slices of Muenster cheese
2 C of mild salsa

How to Make It:

On one side of each slice of bread spread the margarine.
In a large skillet put half of the slices, margarine side down.
On each slice of bread put one slice of American cheese.
Over the American cheese put one slice of the Muenster cheese.
On each sandwich put the remaining bread, margarine side up.
The skillet is placed over medium heat.
Brown for 4 minutes or until the sandwiches is nicely toasted.
Flip and continue browning 3 minutes or until toasted.
Allow the sandwiches to cool on a platter at least 5 minutes.
Each sandwich is cut into 4 sections.
The 4 sections are cut in half.
Salsa is served on the side for dipping.

Makes 8 servings

You may use any type of cheese like cheddar, mozzarella or Swiss.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 7 minutes
Cooling Time: approximately 5 minutes
Total Time: approximately 32 minutes

Nutritional Information per 8 dippers: (approximately values)
Calories 380; fat 23 g; sodium 1070 mg; carbohydrates 31 g; sugar 5 g;
protein 16 g

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Italian Style Party Subs

December 12, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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subWhat You Need:

8 bratwurst buns
1/2 C of creamy Italian dressing
8 slices of bologna
8 slices of American cheese
4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 C of shredded lettuce

How to Make It:

Place the buns on a flat surface and open up each one.
Spread the dressing over all of the open side of the buns.
Cut the bologna pieces in half and place 2 halves on each bun.
Slice the cheese from the top corner to make triangle shapes.
Lay 2 cheese triangle slices on the bologna.
Place 2 slices of tomato onto each sub.
Spread the lettuce evenly over each sandwich.
Close the buns over the ingredients.
Cut each sandwich in half and secure with a toothpick.

Makes 16 sub halves

Make these tasty little subs with any ingredients you like. Deli ham, roast beef, chicken or turkey make great sandwiches. For the dressing try mayonnaise, honey mustard, regular mustard or even a little ketchup depending on who you might be serving.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

Nutritional Information per sandwich: (approximate values)
Calories 360; fat 23 g; sodium 980 mg; carbohydrates 26 g; sugars 4 g;
protein 12 g

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Love You Lunchtime Sandwiches

March 2, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

12 slices of white bread
12 slices American cheese
4 T butter, room temperature

How to Make It:

Spread each of the slices of bread on one side with the butter.
Place a skillet or griddle over medium heat on the stove.
Lay 6 slices of bread in the skillet butter side down.
Lay 2 slices of cheese on each piece of bread in the skillet.
Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices buttered side facing up.
Brown for 3 minutes then flip the sandwiches.
Continue to brown an additional 3 minutes or until the sandwich is a golden brown on both sides and the cheese has melted.

Serving Size: 6 sandwiches

These good ole American grilled cheese sandwiches will show your children just how loved they are. Use heart shaped cookie cutters to cut each sandwich into different size edible hearts for the kids to enjoy.

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