How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole and Family Fav Zucchini 8-26-20 Lisa's Recipe of the Day
Channel: VenturaRealEstate
Date: 2020-08-29

Lisa is doing two recipes that are quick and easy to make. She is going to show you how to make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole and a dish her father would make. Her Family Favorite Zucchini. 

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Cook:
8 ounces or farfalle pasta
Melt:
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 Tbsp. minced shallot
1 Tbsp minced garlic
½ cup dry white wine
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
½ cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Salt and black pepper to taste
Toss:
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup chopped ham
1 ½ cup shredded Gruyere
1 cup frozen peas
1 jar diced pimentos (4oz) drained or ½ diced red pepper
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 2-qt baking dish with nonstick spray.
Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
Melt butter in the saucepan over high heat until foamy. Ad shallots and garlic; saute until shallots begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add wine; cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high; whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk; stir and cook until thickened, 8-10 minutes.
Off heat, whisk in mayonnaise, Dijon and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.
Toss: Chicken, ham, Gruyere, peas, pimentos/red pepper with pasta and sauce; transfer to prepared dish. Sprinkle top with grated parmesan cheese.
Top with butter bread crumbs or crushed Ritz crackers if desired.
Bake 25-30 minutes. Recipe credit: Cuisine at Home.

Family Favorite Zucchini
3 cups Zucchini, grated (green or yellow or a mixture)
1 medium red onion, grated about ¾ cup
1-2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated (depends how cheesy you like it)
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Add your favorite herbs
Mix zucchini, onion, cheese, salt and pepper and spread in baking dish sprayed with cooking spray or you can wrap in foil for a BBQ or campfire. Cook for 30-45 minutes at 375 degrees.

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