Happy Easter!

 These white tulips were waiting for us when we arrived as well as a fantastic cream of leek soup. Merci Jean.

Hope you are enjoying your long weekend to celebrate Easter.

Are you cooking a  ham this year?

This was my Easter post for 2011 and you will see how I bake my Ham for Easter

I have a great recipe for you to make a special meal with your leftovers.

 

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

2 cups cooked cubed chicken

2 cups cooked cubed ham

1 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, chopped

1 celery rib, finely chopped

4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)

1 cup milk ( depending on desired thickness)

2 tablespoons flour

Salt and pepper  to taste

1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1 cup shredded cheese

Directions

1.  In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt butter. Add in onion, celery and
mushrooms and sauté 5-6 minutes or until soft.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together milk and flour until smooth; pour into saucepan. Add
in salt, pepper, poultry seasoning; stir well and heat through.

3.  Add cubed chicken and cubed ham.

4.  Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in shredded cheese. Stir often until cheese is
melted.

5. Pour into prepared casserole dish; press down so all meat is covered with sauce.

6. Heat in Microwave at high for 7-10 minutes. or bake, uncovered at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Serve over hot cooked noodles or rice, if desired.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

 

 

For a one pot meal line the bottom of your dish with cooked rice or pasta.

Getting anxious for those herbs.

Thank you for your visit. Very happy to be back cooking and baking in my kitchen.

Happy Cooking!

Rita

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