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Chunky Chicken Salad Lunch Idea

Ingredients:

2 chicken breast halves, cooked and diced.
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup grated carrots
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

Instructions:

Bake the chicken for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or just use leftover chicken. Cook frozen peas according to package directions.
(you can substitute a drained can of peas but the flavor isn't as good and the peas aren't as "green")  Chop and shred chicken. Mix with cooked peas, mayo, grated carrot, and parsley.  Spread on crackers, bagels, pita shells, etc.  Add cheese and a salad for a complete lunch.

*TIP:  Create your own homemade version of a Lunchable and send with your kids to school.

Crunchy Hash Brown Casserole

Ingredients:

8 cups hashbrowns
2 cups ham cubes (or more if you're trying to finish off leftovers!)
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
salt and pepper to taste

Crunchy topping:
cornflakes
a little bit of butter

Instructions:

Mix together everything except the crunchy topping ingredients. Spread mixture evenly into a baking dish. Crush cornflakes and mix with the butter. Sprinkle evenly across top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Cheesy Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes

Potatoe Ingredients:

4 cups mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
9 slices of bacon, fried and crumbled
1/4 cup onion, chopped finely
salt and pepper, to taste
1 clove of garlic

Topping Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 slices bacon, crumbled
1 cup dry bread crumbs

Instructions:

Mix together mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, bacon, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic. Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.

Time to make the topping!  Yum. 
Mix together melted butter, parmesan cheese, bacon, and bread crumbs.  Spread this topping mixture evenly over potatos in the baking dish.  Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F or until topping is golden brown.

*TIP: Using instant mashed potatoes makes this recipe even quicker, but if you have leftover mashed potatoes from yesterday's dinner those would be even better.

Dogs in a Cheese Blanket

Easy and fun, the kids can help make these. 

Ingredients:

8 of your favorite brand of hot dogs
8 slices american cheese
1 tube of refrigerated crescent rolls

Instructions:

Wrap cheese around hot dog. Wrap crescent dough around hot dog and cheese. Place on non stick or lightly sprayed with cooking spray cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes until golden brown (refer to crescent roll package to get a rough idea on cooking time)

Made with Love Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 cup diced carrots
2 stalks celery, sliced (leaves included)
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 cups water
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1-1/2 cups uncooked no yolk egg noodles

Instructions:

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine everything except the noodles. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat and stir occasionally.
Cook until chicken is no longer pink. At this point bring back to a boil and stir in  the noodles.  Cook for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender.  Stir frequently.