Mashed Potato Chicken Potpie

Despite the title, I didnt really think of this as a potpie. To me a potpie has a yummy flakey crust which this is lacking. My husband and I both thought stuffing this between a warm crust would make it even better! Either way, we both enjoyed it. For the veggies I used green beans, corn and carrots. Perfect cold weather comfort food.






Mashed Potato Chicken Potpie
Adapted from BHG

Ingredients:
3T olive oil
1/3C flour
1/2t pepper
1/4t salt
14oz chicken broth
3/4C milk
2C veggies- your choice
2.5C cooked chopped chicken- 3 breasts
2.5C mashed potatoes- about 3 medium potatoes
2T parmesan cheese
1/2t minced garlic

Directions:
-In a large saucepan heat oil. Stir in flour, pepper and salt. Let cook abotu 5 minutes constantly stirring.
-Add broth and milk. Cook over med hear until thick and bubbly.Stir in veggies and cooked chicken. Pour into 9x13 baking dish.
-In a bowl combine potatoes, cheese and garlic. Stir into the chicken mixture.
-Bake at 375F uncovered for 30-40 minutes.

Chewy Granola Squares

I know I said I would post the recipe for the buns today, but these granola sqyares are so yummy I had to share. The recipe is versatile, so feel free to add different things that your family will enjoy. My 11 month old would survive on these if I let him! They are chewy and wont crumble when you take a bite, which means less mess when little ones are running around with these. I like to stick a few of these in my purse for a healthy snack on the go.







Chewy Granola Squares

Ingredients:
2C old fashioned oats
1/2C brown sugar
1/2C flax seed
3/4t cinnamon
1C whole wheat flour
3/4t salt
1/4C honey
1 egg
3/4C applesauce
2t vanilla
1/2C crispy brown rice cereal
3/4C mix of dried fruits/nuts/chocolate chips- I used dried apples only this time

Directions:
-Heat oven to 350F
-In a bowl mix dry ingredients. Stir in wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
-Spray a 9x13in baking pan with non-stick spray. Lightly press mixture evenly into the pan.
-Bake 25-30 minutes. Cut and remove to a cooling rack.

White Castle Sliders

I have never been to a White Castle restaurant so I cant be a good judge of how close to the real thing these little burgers are, but I can say they were very good! I love how simple they are to make and they are full of flavor with very few ingredients. My husband LOVED these! I served mine one homemade hamburger buns. I will be sharing that recipe in the next post. You could use regular buns for large burgers, but I think they are best with the mini buns I made, or you can buy small rolls.






White Castle Sliders
Adapted from Favorite Family Recipes

Ingredients:
2 lbs hamburger meat
1 onion-finely chopped
1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1T peanut butter
1/2C milk
Rolls or Buns
Sliced Cheese- I really recommend the velveeta slices

Directions:
-In a large bowl mix the hamburger, onion soup mix, peanut butter and milk. Spread the mixture on a cookie sheet that has a rim. A rolling pin can be used to help roll it out evenly
-Heat oven to 350F and bake for 10 minutes.Take it out of the oven and place diced onion all around the edges of the meat.(The meat will shrink while cooking) Place back in the oven for 15 minutes. Take it back out and add cheese slices and bake for 7-10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove and add the tops of your rolls and place back in the oven for 5 minutes. (The bottom part of the rolls will just sit on the counter) Slice the meat and pick up the slider/top bun with spatula and set it on the bottom bun.
-Enjoy!

I know, I know!

Sorry I have been slacking again! Things have been pretty busy around here.

My amazing-beautiful-smart-energetic-creative-funny-attitude filled daughter turned 5 and I have been planning her party which was shared with her handsome-curious-amazing-smart-chunky butt brother who turns 1 on October 7th!








And she had her very first day of Pre-K! It was a very sad but very exciting day! I cannot believe how much she has grown in the past 5 years. Here is a picture of her on her way to school! She was so excited!




Now that the chaos has settled, I have some yummy new recipes to share with you all. Stay tuned....

Best Ever Dinner Rolls!

Ok, so these are the only rolls I have ever made but they were so delicious! They were light and fluffy in the middle and a little bit crisp on the outside. Spreading some melted butter on top equals HEAVENLY! They are really simple to make too, bonus!! My 4 year old wanted to just eat the rolls for dinner, and I had one for breakfast this morning. Yumm Yumm







Best Ever Dinner Rolls

Ingredients:
1C water
2T butter-softened
1 egg
2C bread flour
1 1/4C whole wheat flour
1/4C sugar
1t salt
3t active dry yeast
Melted butter for tops-optional

Directions:
-Place all ingredients in bread machine in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select dough cycle. (Mine takes about 1.5 hours)
-Remove dough from pan, using lightly floured hands. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
- Grease a large cookie sheet. Divide dough into 12 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. Place 2in apart. Cover and let rise in a warm place 30-45 minutes, or until doubled.
-Heat oven to 375F. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush tops with melted butter and serve!