Showing posts with label casserole. Show all posts
Showing posts with label casserole. Show all posts

Friday, March 20, 2015

CrockPot Barbecued Chicken and Cornbread Casserole


Day 235.

131 days left. I see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Our family really liked the tamale pie I made earlier in the year, and I was impressed at how easy it was to throw together and cook in the crockpot. This is a twist on that dish---with a pairing almost as perfect as peanut butter and jelly: barbecued chicken and cornbread.

The Ingredients:

--1 pound of cooked, or practically cooked chicken, cubed or shredded (I browned my chicken for a while on the stove, then lost interest. It was almost cooked, but not yet edible.)
--1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks (optional.)
--1 red onion, diced (optional. I didnt use this, although I intended to, and am kind of kicking myself for the accidental omission.)
--1 cup frozen or fresh corn
--1 bottle of your favorite barbecue sauce (18 oz)
--1/4 cup hot water

cornbread topping:

use a mix and follow the directions on the box (minus the oil or butter), or mix together the following:

--3/4 cup corn meal
--1 1/4 cups of flour (I used a Bob Reds Mill GF mix--we were out of Pamelas)
--1 cup milk
--1/4 cup sugar
--1 egg
--1 tsp baking powder (only if using regular all-purpose flour)

The Directions.

I used a 4 qt round crockpot for this---it was the perfect size.

Spray the inside of your stoneware with cooking spray. Cut up the chicken and sweet potato, and add to the crock. Add the corn. Empty the contents of the barbecue sauce bottle, and then add 1/4 cup of hot water to the bottle, shake, and pour that out, too. Mix well with a spoon.

In a separate bowl, mix together the cornbread topping. You dont need to mix well, I just used a fork. Spread the topping on to the chicken mixture.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Ours cooked on low for exactly 6. If you are planning on being out of the house, cook for the shorter amount of time. You can always switch to high to brown the top when you get home.

The Verdict.

We all really liked this a lot. I cant wait to make it again, or a different variation.
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Friday, March 13, 2015

Kalyns Kitchen Picks Anchor Hocking 12 Cup Bake and Store Glass Casserole Dish

Anchor Hocking Bake & Store Dish
This little square dish I found at Home Goods has become my favorite baking dish for casseroles!

This week my nephew and cooking assistant Jake were working on a new vegetarian casserole when Jake remarked again how much he liked the new square casserole dish I bought a few months ago.  And since I am also crazy over this handy glass baking dish, I decided it was worthy to be recommended as a Kalyn's Kitchen Pick (and even as a possible holiday gift for any foodies you might have on your list.)  I originally got the dish with a certain recipe in mind, but since then it's almost the only casserole dish I've used, and I like it so much I recently bought a second one!

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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Easter Breakfast Casserole with Asparagus and Artichoke Hearts Low Carb Gluten Free

This Breakfast Casserole with Asparagus and Artichoke Hearts is perfect for Easter brunch.

Breakfast Casserole with Asparagus and Artichoke Hearts found on KalynsKitchen.com

Easter is so late this year that some people might think I'm jumping the gun with a recipe called Easter Breakfast Casserole with Asparagus and Artichoke Hearts.  But every store I visit lately seems to have asparagus on sale, and you really don't have to wait until it's Easter to make this, I promise.  Besides the lovely combination of asparagus and artichoke hearts, this breakfast casserole also has crumbled goat cheese and low-fat Mozzarella.  I loved everything about this; hope you enjoy!

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Low Carb Mock Lasagna Spaghetti Squash Casserole Gluten Free

You won't miss the pasta in this Low-Carb Mock Lasagna Spaghetti Squash Casserole.

Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Mock Lasagna Spaghetti Squash Casserole found on KalynsKitchen.com

It's January 1, and I always love the promise the new year brings of better things to come.  And this January is bringing a new mobile-friendly design and a better way to find recipes by diet type for Kalyn's Kitchen, so I'm excited about that.  Happy New Year to all my readers and friends!

Although I usually start each month with the round-up of Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Recipes from the previous month, I wanted to start the new year with a brand new recipe.  This Low-Carb Mock Lasagna Spaghetti Squash Casserole is something that really knocked our socks off when we tested the recipe, and if you're in the need of some low-carb comfort food, I promise this will hit the spot.

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