Frosted Vanilla Bars

 You are going to love this recipe.  At least we did!  These bars are really delicious!

Frosted Vanilla Bars

1/2 cup butter

1 bag white chocolate chips (12 oz)

1 1/4 cup flour

3/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 eggs

Frosting

3 cups powdered sugar

6 Tablespoons butter, soft

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 Tablespoons, more or less, milk or cream

Prepare a 13x9 pan by spraying it with Pam.  In a microwavable bowl, melt together the white chocolate and butter.  Stir very frequently. As soon as it mixes together well and is smooth, it is done.  Do NOT overcook.  Let cool.

When cooled, stir in the flour, sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs and beat until well blended.  Spread into the prepared pan.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Cool.

Frosting

Beat the butter until fluffy.  Slowly add the powdered sugar.  Add the vanilla and enough milk to make a nice fluffy, spreadable frosting.  Spread on the cooled brownies.

While the frosting is soft, you can sprinkle on decorations to match the holiday.  They would be a cute Easter treat, sprinkled with pastel sprinkles, cut and served on a plate.

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

 Kind of like a chicken pot pie, this delicious casserole is comfort food at its best.  I absolutely loved it.  I will be making this one again and again.

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

2 cups cooked chicken (I used the rotisserie chicken breast from Costco)

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 cup shredded cheese

1 cup sour cream

 2-3 cups vegetables of choice (I used frozen peas, diced and cooked carrots and onions) You could just put in mixed frozen veggies

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. salt

1 large can Pillsbury Grands Butter Tastin' layer biscuits (I'm sure you could use any of the large biscuits types or two small cans)

In a bowl, mix together the chicken, cream of chicken, sour cream, cheese, veggies, garlic powder, and salt.

Cut the biscuits in several pieces.  I split them and cut them up.  Add the pieces to the mixture.  Spray 13x9 pan and spread the mixture in the pan.  Bake at 375 for 35-45 minutes until biscuits are done.  

Chili Rellenos Casserole

It's a family thing.  My mom ALWAYS ordered Chili Rellenos when we went to Mexican restaurant.  My brother does, too.  I often do.  I love them.  When I saw this recipe for a Chili Rellenos Casserole, I had to try it.

 Chili Rellenos Casserole

Filling

4 well beaten eggs

1/4 cup flour

1/2 cup evaporated milk

2 tsps. or more hot sauce

1/4 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. salt

Other ingredients

1 can (27 oz.) whole green chilis or equivalent in diced green chilis

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

1 onion, diced

1 lb. grated Monterey Jack cheese

12 corn tortillas

1 can (16 oz) refried bean

1 can olives

Spray a 13 x 9 pan well.  In a bowl, whisk together the filling ingredients and set aside.

In a large skillet, brown the beef with the onions for about 5-7 minutes.

Add refried beans to the pan and stir and cook.  Cut the tortillas in 1 inch strips.  Place 1/2 the tortillas in the bottom of the pan.  Layer 1/2 of the green chilis over the strips.  Then 1/2 of the cheese. Then layer the rest of the tortillas and green chilis.  Pour the filling over all and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.  Cover with foil and bake at 375 for about 45 minutes.  Remove foil the last 5 minutes.

Toppings- Use any or all of the following toppings:

Guacamole or sliced avocado

Salsa

Sour Creams

Olives