Outside The Box: Soup's On!

Yet another Outside the Box has come and gone!  And what a success it was!  So many tastey dishes came from the theme: soup!  We started with one can, package, or box of soup and created whatever our hearts desired.  There were appetizers, pies, meatballs, and, of course, SOUPS!  It was a close race to the finish, as the votes were pretty evenly spread, and the winner won by one point.  But, there must be one winner (because, it is in fact, "that kind of party") and none was more deserving than the delicious dish from Christine Coons!!  Without further ado, or blabber, here is the recipe: (picture pending)

*Ham or Chicken Amandine *
3/4 c. Butter
3/4 c. Slivered Almonds
2 Tbsp. Minced Onion
1/2 c. Flour
1 can Cheese & Broccoli Soup
3 c. milk
4 1/2 c. Cooked Rice
4 c. Cooked Ham or Chicken
3 Tbsp. Diced Pimento
2 Tbsp. Minced Parsley
2 c. Cheddar Cheese  (Topping)

Over medium heat, melt butter in a skillet; add almonds and
onion (almonds burn easily) and saute for 10 minutes. Stir in
flour, add soup and milk stirring until thick. Add remaining
ingredients. Pour into casserole, cover with cheese, and
bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes. Serves 10 to 12.

As the winner, Christine got to choose the theme for next month, and what a good choice she made!  Don't miss out on the tempting CREAM CHEESE creations of March!! :)