SQUASH PATTIES

Violet's Squash Patties

8 medium squash (washed & cubed)

1 green bell pepper (cleaned & cubed)

1 red bell pepper (cleaned & cubed)

1 green tomato (washed & cubed)

1 banana pepper (cleaned & cubed)

In small batches, run all of the above ingredients through the food processor. Set aside in a strainer and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. When drained, move to a bowl and add in:

1 red onion (diced)

1 cup of mild cheddar (shredded)

+\- 1 cup of cornmeal

+\- 1 cup of flour

1 egg (lightly beaten)

Salt & Pepper to taste

1/2-1 tsp of Italian Seasoning

Add enough cornmeal & flour until it comes together like a chunky dough consistency. You dont want it too dry but dont want it too wet either. With a tablespoon, spoon heaping spoonfuls into a skillet over medium-high heat with some veg.oil in the bottom. Spread the spoonfuls out kinda flat and make them into patties. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Enjoy! :)

The first time I made this recipe, I forgot the cheese, and they were still fabulous.

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Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole

1/2 onion diced

1 lb of boneless skinless chicken (breasts or tenders)

Salt & Pepper

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1 1/3 cups water

1 can cheddar cheese soup

1 can of milk (using the empty cheddar cheese soup can)

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

1/2 small bag of frozen broccoli

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (Mild)

Preheat the oven to 375. Salt and pepper the chicken pieces and cook them in a skillet with the diced onion in a little bit of water with the lid on (to make the chicken really tender). When the chicken is cooked through, take it out and let it rest. (You can either add the onions to the soup mixture of discard them -- depending on how strong you want the onion flavor to be; i discarded them).

Mix the two cans of soup, water, and milk together until smooth. Dice the chicken into small cubes. Into the soup mixture, fold in the chicken, broccoli, and rice together and add in more salt & pepper. Pour into 9 x 13 x 2 pan that had been sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake for 45 minutes. At the end of 45 minutes, sprinkle the top with the shredded cheddar cheese and bake for a few more minutes until melted and bubbly.