Tuesday, July 4, 2006

KFC Casserole

Last night I created a new culinary delight that I have dubbed KFC Casserole. A couple of days ago, we ate at KFC and ended up with some leftovers. Anyone who has ever had KFC understands that leftovers are not the same as eating it fresh, because the grease soaks into crispy stuff, and when you reheat it, you're usually left with a soggy mess. Not wanting to waste the tasty goodness though, I decided to make a casserole out of it, and in all humility I've got to say that I came up with a cooking masterpiece.

Here's the recipe:

-Leftover KFC Chicken
-Leftover KFC gravy
-1 can corn, drained
-1/2 package frozen hashbrowns, thawed
-2 cups shredded cheese

Separate the meat and crispy coating from the skin and bones. Discard the skin and bones, and throw the meat and crispies into a greased casserole pan. Drizzle the gravy over the meat. Layer the corn over the top of the meat and gravy. Put half of the cheese on top of that, and place the hash browns on top. Bake at approximately 375 degrees for about 45 minutes or until the hash browns start to brown. Then crank the heat to about 500 degrees for a few minutes, until the hash browns are truly browned. Pull the casserole out of the oven, spread the remaining cheese on top, and put it back in the oven for a few minutes... just long enough for the cheese to melt.

The end result is incredible! The crispies soak up the gravy, giving you a stuffing-like consistency. The original chicken and gravy are pre-spiced, so there's no need to add any additional spices. This dish is incredibly easy and it's sure to delight your taste buds. Try it. I promise, you won't be disappointed.

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