Oven Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. butter
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. dried marjoram
1 whole chicken, cut up
Directions:
1. Place oil and butter in a shallow cooking pan and place in 375 degree oven to melt butter, set aside.
2. In a large paper bag combine dry ingredients. Roll the chicken pieces 3 at a time in butter and oil then drop into a sack and shake to coat. Place on a plate until all pieces are coated.
3. Leave any excess butter and oil in pan. Place chicken in the pan skin side down.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until crust begins to bubble.
Serve with warm buttered crescent rolls.
MEXICAN SHEPHERDS PIE
OVEN WARMED TORTILLA CHIPS
Mexican Shepherds Pie:
1 package (6.6 ounces) instant homestyle mashed potatoes
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 envelope taco seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Add the tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheese.
Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serve with warmed tortilla chips.
BAKED BEANS WITH HAM
CORNBREAD
Use a box of Jiffy Mix cornbread and follow the directions on the back of the box
Baked Beans with Ham:
1 can (28 ounces) baked beans
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients.
Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Serves 4.