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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

l rotisserie chicken

l tablespoon ground cumin

2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green  chilies, undrained 2 teaspoons dried oregano

l tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 cans condensed cream of    chicken  soup, undiluted   

l package (8 ounces) cream cheese

l can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted warmed

20 flour tortillas (8 inches)

  1/4 cup 2% milk

4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred chicken with two forks and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, soups, milk and seasonings. Transfer 3 1/2 cups into another bowl; add chicken and cream cheese.

Spread 1/4 cup soup mixture into each of two greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in baking dishes.  Pour remaining soup mixture over tops; sprinkle with cheese.

Bake one casserole, uncovered, at 350º for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Cover and freeze remaining casserole for up to 3 months.

To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cover and bake at 350º for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

  Makes 2 casseroles 5 servings each.

Pumpkin Bars

l cup flour

2 cups pumpkin

l cup coconut

4 eggs

1/4 cup sugar

l 1/2 cups evaporated milk

1/2 cup oleo

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie  spice

Mix flour, coconut, sugar and oleo together. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Beat together pumpkin, eggs, sugar, evaporated milk, salt and spice mixture. Pour over coconut mix. Bake at 350º for 40 minutes. Servings: 15-18 bars.

Broccoli-Grape Salad

l cup green grapes

l cup red grapes

1/4 cup crumbled fried bacon

l large bunch broccoli

l small package slivered almonds

3/4 cup raisins

Dressing:

 l cup mayonnaise

1 1/2 teaspoons sweetened    condensed milk

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons vinegar

Combine dressing ingredients and mix with salad ingredients l hour before serving. Servings: 10-15

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