Cheesy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• cup chopped cooked chicken
• (4 ounce) can green chili pepper, drained
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 6 English muffin, halves

Procedure

• Combine cheese, chicken, chili peppers and cream cheese until blended.
• Place about 2 Tbls. of mixture on each muffin half.
• Place muffins halves on a cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees until cheese melts, about 15 minutes.

Chili Beef Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef, at least 90% lean
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green or red bell pepper, or combination
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• dash cayenne pepper
• dash garlic powder
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 large bulkie rolls or hamburger buns, split

Procedure

• Brown beef with onion and bell pepper. Drain off excess fat. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl; blend well. Add ketchup mixture to browned beef and simmer until thickened.

Salmon Cucumber Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 6 oz. can boneless salmon, drained and flaked
• 1/2 cup peeled, chopped cucumber
• 3 Tbsp. plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed
• 8 mini sandwich buns, sliced
• 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
• 16 pieces butter lettuce

Procedure

• Combine salmon, cucumber, yogurt, and lemon juice in small bowl. Spread thin layer of butter on cut sides of sandwich buns and line with lettuce. Fill with salmon mixture. 8 small sandwiches.

Acapulco Fishburgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound fish fillets
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons shortening

Procedure

• Bone fish; put through food chopper or chop finely with knife. Combine with green pepper, onions, bread crumbs, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape into 8 patties about 4 inches in diameter. Brown on both sides in shortening in skillet over moderate heat for 10 to 15 minutes.

Avocado Chicken Melt

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 firm ripe avocado, peeled and sliced thin, divided
• 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
• 4 wheat bread slices, toasted
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red bell pepper

Procedure

• Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to flatten to 1/4-inch thickness.
• In resealable plastic bag, combine cornmeal and garlic salt. Add chicken; close bag and toss to coat well. In large nonstick frying pan, heat oil. Cook chicken in hot oil for 2 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan and place in shallow baking pan.
• Place half of avocado slices over chicken and sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until chicken is done and cheese is melted.
• Place each chicken breast on a slice of toast. Top with remaining avocado slices. In small bowl, combine yogurt and pepper; serve with chicken.