Savory Chicken or Pork Casserole – Recipe Courtesy of Rowe Farms

09/13/2012

What you’ll need:

• 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
• ½ head cauliflower cut into small florets
• 1 medium carrot sliced into coins (optional)
• 60 g or 1/6^th of a pound of unsalted organic butter
• 80 ml or 1/3^rd cup of plain flour
• 750 ml or 3 cups of milk
• Generous pinch of salt  
• Generous pinch of ground pepper
• 675 g or 3 cups cooked and shredded Rowe Farms chicken or pork
• 225 g or 1 cup grated cheese
• 225 g or 1 cup thick breadcrumbs

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Oil the base of a large casserole dish (at least 2 ½ Lt large).

Steam broccoli and cauliflower for 4-5 minutes. If fresh veggies aren’t available, use 4 cups of frozen mixed vegetables as a substitute.

In a saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Slowly stir in flour for about one minute or until mixture turns a blonde colour. This is called a roux. Gradually whisk milk into roux to prevent lumps from forming then add salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer and keep stirring until sauce thickens.

Add meat, ½ of the cheese and all steamed veggies into sauce. Pour sauce into casserole dish and then top with the rest of the cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top of the dish is evenly browned and the mixture is warmed through.

Serves roughly 6 people.

Thank you to Rowe Farms for sending us this delicous recipe. Be sure to visit them at 2230 Bloor St W in Bloor West Villiage! 

Rowe Farms is a provider of locally grown, antibiotic and hormone free meats that are raised with the highest level of animal welfare standards.  Day-to-day, we remain committed to our natural and local farming philosophies and continuing to expand the availability of this product to consumers. Please check out our website and  Facebook page for location information.