French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole

 French Onion Chicken Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

2 cups cooked white rice

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

1 cup sour cream

1 packet dry French onion soup mix

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 ½ cups crispy fried onions (divided)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) 

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, mix chicken, rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, French onion soup mix, mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup of crispy fried onions.

3. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.

4. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

5. Top with the remaining ½ cup of crispy fried onions.

6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Crispy Garlic Butter French Dip Sandwiches

Crispy Garlic Butter French Dip Sandwiches

Ingredients:

Beef:
3-4 lb chuck roast (boneless)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup beef broth
½ cup water
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf


Garlic Butter:
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp parsley, chopped
Pinch of salt


For Serving:
6 hoagie or French rolls
6-8 slices provolone or Swiss cheese


Step 1: Air Fry to Brown
Pat roast dry, rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. 

Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned




Step 2: Pressure Cook for Tenderness
Turn Instant Pot to Sauté (Normal) 

Add sliced onion and cook 2–3 minutes until slightly softened 

Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant 

Pour in: Beef broth Water Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce 

Add: Salt Black pepper Thyme Bay leaf 

Nestle the browned roast into the liquid 

Lock lid, set valve to Sealing Pressure cook on High for 60 minutes 

For a 4 lb roast: 65–70 minutes 

Allow 15 minutes Natural Release, then carefully quick release remaining pressure 

Remove beef, shred with forks 

Return shredded beef to pot and let it soak in juices 5–10 minutes on 

Keep Warm 👉 Strain liquid if desired to make a clean, rich au jus.




Step 3: Air Fry Sandwiches
Serve: Strain cooking liquid for au jus and serve warm for dipping.
Serve hot with warm au jus for dipping

Pancake Mix Crepes

 

Quick Crepes from Pancake Mix

Ingredients:

- 2 cups pancake mix (like Bisquick or any store brand)

- 2½ cups milk

- 3 large eggs

- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for the pan)

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for sweet crepes)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla (if using). The batter should be thinner than regular pancake batter-close to heavy cream consistency. Add 2-4 tablespoons of milk if needed.

2. Heat a nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Lightly butter the surface. until the edges look dry and the bottom is lightly golden. Flip and cook for another 20-30 seconds.

4. Stack crepes on a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

Serving Ideas:

• Sweet: Nutella + strawberries, lemon juice + powdered sugar, or peanut butter + banana

• Savory: Ham + cheese, scrambled eggs + spinach, or turkey + cream cheese

Feeds: Family of 6 (Makes 12-14 crepes)