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Baked Chicken Parmigiana

April 27, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Baked Chicken Parmigiana

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Baked Chicken Parmigiana

Seasoned chicken breast and two kinds of cheese, make this Italian classic simply irresistible!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breast flattened to 1/4-inch
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 c. Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 (16 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce I use Prego traditional or make my marinara
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  • Between two sheets of wax paper, flatten chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Beat eggs in a small shallow dish. Place Italian bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a separate shallow dish.
  • Dip chicken into egg, then into the bread crumbs. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Pour 1/2 of the spaghetti sauce into a baking dish. Place chicken over sauce, and cover with remaining sauce. Place one slice of mozzarella cheese over each chicken breast and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Filed Under: Chicken, ENTREE

Spunky Monkey Snack Mix

April 27, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Spunky Monkey Snack Mix

Great snack mix for road trips, parties or gifts!!
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 7 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 c. Golden Grahams cereal
  • 2 c. malted milk balls
  • 1 c. dried banana chips
  • 1 c. honey roasted peanuts

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, toss gently.
  • Store in tightly covered container.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Game Day, Snacks

Spiced Nuts

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Spiced Nuts

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Spiced Nuts

Glazed sweet and spicy mixed nuts!
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 c. unsalted mixed nuts available in bulk
  • 2 T. butter
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 2 T. water
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Heat nuts in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, set aside.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the skillet and cook, stirring until a glaze forms, about 1 minute. Return nuts to skillet and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until nuts are glazed and golden brown.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to foil lined baking sheet. Let rest until cooled and hardened, about 10 minutes. Store in airtight container.
  • Variation: Add 1 cup dried cranberries when returning nuts to skillet and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Christmas, Game Day, HOLIDAYS, Snacks

S’mores Trail Mix

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas 1 Comment

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S'mores Trail Mix

Great for hiking and school lunches!!
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz.) box Golden Grahams cereal
  • 1 (16 oz.) bag miniature marshmallows
  • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
  • 2 c. peanuts optional

Instructions

  • Empty all ingredients into a large bowl or bag, gently toss to combine.
  • Store mix in an airtight container.

Filed Under: Appetizers, GLAMping Gourmet, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Snacks

Puppy Chow

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Puppy Chow

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Puppy Chow

"a.k.a. Muddy Buddies."
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 c. creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 2 c. semi sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 1 (17.5 oz.) box crispy corn and rice cereal
  • 1 lb. confectioner's sugar

Instructions

  • Melt the peanut butter, butter or margarine, and chocolate together.
  • Pour mixture over the cereal and toss until well coated.
  • Place the coated cereal in a large paper bag. Add the confectioners' sugar, fold down the top of the bag and shake to coat.

Filed Under: Appetizers, April Fool's Day, Fall Harvest, HOLIDAYS, Snacks

Peanut Butter Popcorn

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Peanut Butter Popcorn

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Peanut Butter Popcorn

This stuff is so good, it's addictive!
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 (3.5 oz.) pkg. microwave popcorn popped
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 20 lg. marshmallows
  • 1/4 c. peanut butter

Instructions

  • Pour popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a glass or microwave safe bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and marshmallows. Cook in 1 minute intervals in the microwave, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is melted and smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until well blended.
  • Pour the melted mixture over the popcorn, and stir quickly to coat the corn before it cools.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Snacks

Funfetti Buddies

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Funfetti Buddies

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Funfetti Buddies

If you like Muddy Buddies, then you'll love Funfetti Buddies, made with Funfetti cake mix and vanilla almond bark. Great snack for those who don't care for chocolate.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 cups

Ingredients

  • 10 oz. (5 squares) vanilla almond bark
  • 1 tsp. vegetable shortening
  • 5 c. Chex cereal rice or corn
  • 1 1/2 c. Funfetti cake mix
  • 1/2 c. confectioner's sugar

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Melt almond bark according to the package directions, adding vegetable shortening to thin.
  • Pour the cereal into a large bowl. Drizzle melted almond bark over the cereal. Gently toss with a large spoon or spatula.
  • Pour the cake mix and confectioner's sugar over the cereal and gently toss until all of the cereal is evenly coated.
  • Pour the coated cereal onto a prepared baking sheet. Spread it out into an even layer, and let it set. Serve in a pretty bowl.

Filed Under: Appetizers, April Fool's Day, HOLIDAYS, Snacks

Chex Party Mix

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas 2 Comments

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Chex Party Mix

It's not a PARTY without the Chex Mix!!
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 c. Chex corn cereal
  • 3 c. Chex rice cereal
  • 3 c. Chex wheat cereal
  • 1 c. mixed nuts
  • 1 c. bite-size pretzels
  • 1 c. bite-size garlic bagel chips or regular size broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 T. butter or margarine
  • 2 T. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • In large bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside.
  • In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in cereal mixture until evenly coated.
  • Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Spread on paper towels to cool, for about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Christmas, Game Day, HOLIDAYS, New Year's Eve, Snacks, Thanksgiving

Caramel Corn and Peanuts

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Caramel Corn and Peanuts

My favorite childhood snack! All that's missing is the prize inside!
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 quarts

Ingredients

  • 5 quarts popped corn
  • peanuts if desired
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. dark molasses
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 tsp. baking soda

Instructions

  • Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a very large bowl, mix the popped corn with peanuts and set aside.
  • Combine the sugar, molasses, and water in a large saucepan and bring to a soft ball stage (235°). Immediately take off the heat and stir in the soda.
  • Carefully, pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn. Stir to coat evenly. Spread the caramel corn onto the prepared sheet pans and allow to cool.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Fall Harvest, Game Day, HOLIDAYS, Snacks

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

Slow cooked Tex-Mex chicken with black beans, tomatoes and corn, served over a bed of rice, in a tortilla or lettuce wrap. Top with reduced-fat cheddar cheese, fat-free sour cream, cilantro and scallions. All the delicious flavors of the Southwest without the calories!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.4 oz.) can fat free chicken broth
  • 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen corn
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast (about 3 breasts)
  • salt for sprinkling chicken
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 scallions chopped
  • hot cooked rice for serving
  • Shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese for serving
  • fat-free sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • Combine chicken broth, tomatoes, black beans, corn, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and cayenne pepper in the slow cooker.
  • Season chicken breast with salt and lay on top of veggies.
  • Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • A half an hour before serving, cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to the slow cooker. Stir in cilantro and scallions.
  • Serve chicken over hot cooked rice topped with shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese, and fat free sour cream.

Filed Under: Chicken, Cinco de Mayo, ENTREE, HOLIDAYS, Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Serve this hearty soup with corn muffins or crusty French bread.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 c. low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-oz.) can cannellini or navy beans drained
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 c. onion chopped
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. dried sage
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 c. cooked ditalini pasta
  • 1 med. zucchini chopped
  • 2 c. coarsely chopped fresh or frozen spinach defrosted
  • 4 T. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • basil sprigs optional

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, combine broth, tomatoes, beans, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, sage, bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Thirty minutes before the soup is done cooking, add ditalini, zucchini and spinach. Cover and cook 30 more minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle parmesan cheese over top. Garnish with basil, if desired.

Filed Under: Beans & Legumes, Broth Soups, ENTREE, Pasta, Slow Cooker, SOUP

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

So many depths of flavor, you won't be disappointed! Serve with our "Skillet Cornbread" or crackers.
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed into 1/2 inch pcs
  • 3 T. good quality chili powder (I use Spice Islands) plus 1 to 2 tsp.
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz.) can white beans drained and rinsed
  • 3 (14.5 oz.) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz.) can low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 med. sweet potato peeled and shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with seeds chopped
  • 1/4 c. instant tapioca recommended: Minute tapioca
  • 2 T. soy sauce
  • 1/2 T. kosher salt
  • 1 T. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano or 1/2 tsp. fresh chopped oregano
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1/2 to 3/4 c. lager style beer optional
  • TOPPINGS :
  • sour cream
  • Shredded cheddar cheese or jack cheese
  • Chopped scallions
  • Chopped pickled jalapenos

Instructions

  • Place the chicken cubes in the slow cooker. Add 3 tablespoons of the chili powder, stir to combine. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the beer and toppings.
  • Stir everything together, cover, and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Just before serving, stir in the remaining 1 to 2 teaspoons of chili powder and beer, if using, season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Divide the chili among warm bowls. Serve with your choice of toppings.

Filed Under: Beans & Chili, Chicken, ENTREE, Fall Harvest, Game Day, Slow Cooker, SOUP

Slow Cooker Beef Chili

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Beef Chili

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Slow Cooker Beef Chili

Serve with our Bacon Cheddar & Chive Corn Muffins.
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 oz.) can dark red kidney beans rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz.) can light red kidney beans rinsed
  • 1 1/2 c. thick and chunky mild salsa
  • 1 c. frozen corn thawed, drained
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 T. chili powder
  • 1 c. finely shredded Mexican style four cheese blend

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef; drain off excess grease.
  • Add to slow cooker with remaining ingredients except cheese; stir to combine.
  • Cover with lid. Cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours OR on HIGH 3 to 4 hours.
  • Stir just before serving. Serve topped with shredded cheese.

Filed Under: Beans & Chili, Beef, ENTREE, Fall Harvest, Game Day, Slow Cooker, SOUP

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas 2 Comments

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Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

These tender, juicy, slow cooked, baby back pork ribs are finger lickin' good!!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 racks

Ingredients

  • 3 T. smoked paprika
  • 2 T. light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 2 racks baby back pork ribs
  • 3 c. barbecue sauce plus more for serving

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of your slow cooker with vegetable spray.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together paprika, brown sugar, cayenne salt & pepper. Rub this mixture all over both sides of your ribs well.
  • Arrange ribs in the slow cooker by standing them up against the wall and bending them to fit, thicker side down and meaty side against the pot.
  • Pour barbecue sauce all over and between the ribs, cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to broil. Place the oven rack about 10-inches below the broiler element.
  • Very carefully (as they are tender) remove the ribs from the slow cooker to a baking sheet lined with foil and a rack, bone side up. Brush the ribs with more bbq sauce and broil for 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Take them out and very carefully flip them over, brush with sauce and broil again, meat side up, for approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Carefully remove ribs to a serving dish and cut into 2-rib sections. Slather with more bbq sauce if desired.
  • Cooks' Note: I used a 5 qt. Crockpot

Filed Under: ENTREE, Game Day, Memorial Day, Pork, Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole

Prepare the night before and breakfast will be ready for you in the morning.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 (30 oz.) bag frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 1 lb. ground sausage cooked and drained
  • 1 med. onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 1/2 c. shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 dozen eggs
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper

Instructions

  • Place a layer of frozen potatoes on the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by a layer of sausage, then onions, green pepper and cheese. Repeat the layering process two or three more times, ending with a layer of cheese.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk and salt and pepper together. Pour over the cheese layer, cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours. Serve in or with warm tortillas.

Notes

1 lb. cooked ham, cubed, OR 1 lb. bacon, diced, cooked and drained, can be substituted for sausage.

Filed Under: BREAKFAST, Casseroles, Eggs, ENTREE, Slow Cooker

Zucchini Casserole

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas 3 Comments

Zucchini Casserole

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Zucchini Casserole

Sliced zucchini layered with sour cream, cheddar cheese and bacon, then topped with buttery bread crumbs. Makes a wonderful side dish.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. (6 cups) zucchini sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 2 eggs divided
  • 2 T. flour
  • 1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 slices bacon cooked until crisp, drained, crumbled
  • 1/2 c. bread crumbs (I use Italian bread crumbs)
  • 1 T. butter melted

Instructions

  • Simmer zucchini in a small amount of water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and sprinkle with salt and pepper, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks, sour cream and flour
  • In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into the sour cream mixture.
  • Layer half of the Zucchini in a 12 x 7-inch baking dish, half of the sour cream mixture, and half the cheddar cheese; sprinkle with all of the crumbled bacon. Repeat layers of zucchini, sour cream mixture, and cheese.
  • In a small bowl, toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

Filed Under: SIDES, Vegetable

Zucchini Boats

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas 2 Comments

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Zucchini Boats

Zucchini stuffed with sausage, fresh tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese, then baked to perfection!!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 boats

Ingredients

  • 4 med. zucchini (6-7-inches each)
  • 3 T. olive oil divided
  • 1/2 c. onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 c. mushrooms chopped
  • 1 lb. turkey or pork sausage
  • 2 T. dry white wine
  • 2-3 tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 3 T. chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
  • 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Instructions

  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Using melon-baller or small spoon, scoop out zucchini flesh, leaving shells about 1/4-inch thick. Reserve half of the flesh; chop coarsely. Set both flesh and shells aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add mushrooms and reserved zucchini flesh, sauté another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a separate skillet heat the remaining tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Crumble in sausage, cook until lightly browned on all sides, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Stir in cooked onion and mushroom mixture. Add the wine. Stir in tomato, basil and rosemary, cook 1 minute longer. Drain any excess fat. Remove mixture from heat, set it aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. When mixture has cooled, add cheese, egg, salt and pepper. Fill zucchini shells with sausage mixture. Fill a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1/4 cup of water. Place the filled zucchini shells in the pan and bake for 40 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the zucchini boats from the pan and serve immediately.
  • Cook's Note: Before scooping and stuffing, cook each zucchini half in the microwave for a 15 seconds, this makes it easier to scoop out the flesh.

Filed Under: Fall Harvest, HOLIDAYS, Pork, SIDES, Vegetable

Turkey Dressing or Stuffing

April 26, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Turkey Dressing or Stuffing

Here's my go-to dressing. It’s savory and delicious. My mother-in-law taught me how to make it over 40 years ago. My husband loves it stuffed in the bird, and the rest of us like it baked in a pan, Enjoy!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Veralene Hillis

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 head celery chopped
  • 1 lg. onion chopped
  • 1 pint fresh button mushrooms sliced
  • chicken broth
  • 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. Franz seasoned dressing mix
  • 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts drained
  • 1 c. dried cranberries
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • poultry seasoning to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter. Sauté celery, onions, and mushrooms. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender.
  • In a saucepan, heat the chicken broth over medium heat, and reduce to a simmer.
  • In a very large mixing bowl, combine the seasoned dressing mix, sautéed vegetables, water chestnuts, and cranberries.
  • Pour just enough chicken broth over the dressing to moisten it. Season the dressing with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning to taste.
  • Stuff the turkey with the dressing and bake according to directions OR bake at 350 degrees in a buttered, covered casserole dish until heated through about 45 minutes.

Filed Under: Christmas, Dressing & Stuffing, HOLIDAYS, SIDES, Thanksgiving

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