Fake Pot Pie with Hard Core Mashed Potatoes
The day after Thanksgiving always throws me for a loop. I mean I just spent approximately fourty-two friggin’ hours cooking a meal that takes approximately thirteen minutes to devour but will set out for six hours until it’s picked plum apart. The day after Thanksgiving, then, someone will inevitably say, “Let’s have leftovers.” Ahhh, hell no. We ate the leftovers at about ten thirty last night, and it’s a wonder anyone is even still hungry considering we had enough to feed a squadron of army dudes and actually only had ten people at the meal.
But, eaters be eatin’ and you’ll need to have something to feed them. Here’s my fool-proof plan to earn a spot in the “Day-After-Thanksgiving-Hall-Of-Fame.”
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans of turkey gravy (yes cans… you want real gravy, make it yourself)
- 1 can of mixed vegetables
- 1 c shredded cheese
- 2 frozen pie crusts
- 3 large potatoes
- ¾ c half and half
- ½ c butter
- salt
- pepper
Two weeks before Thanksgiving, boil two chicken breasts. Add salt and pepper. When the chicken is done, remove it from the broth and add more water. [Read more...]
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