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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 5:56 PM
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That's true about the sodium. It's pretty high-so is another one of my favs-Rice A Roni.
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Irene Ryan
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 5:46 PM
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> Well hmm, now I'M confused LOL. Mine doesn't SAY Chicken flavored on it......but maybe it is. Stove top stuff is not my "area". I usually just grab the cheapest thing on sale! lol
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I just looked and it says chicken very clearly on the box.
I think broth is an excellent idea, but make sure it's unsalted or low sodium because Stovetop already has enough sodium in it to kill a horse!
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Jennifer F.
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 5:06 PM
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That's a good idea Penny. I sometimes use broth instead of water for that too.
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Penny
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 5:01 PM
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If it's plain or your not sure, how about using chicken broth instead of water when you mix it up.
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Angela P
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 4:46 PM
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Well hmm, now I'M confused LOL. Mine doesn't SAY Chicken flavored on it......but maybe it is. Stove top stuff is not my "area". I usually just grab the cheapest thing on sale! lol
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 4:44 PM
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In Ct. there's pork, chicken, turkey and maybe cornmeal, not sure.
I mostly buy chicken, goes pretty good with any quick casserole you want to make.
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Jennifer F.
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 4:16 PM
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I also buy the pork and the turkey kind at Thanksgiving. I have never seen the plain.
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 4:13 PM
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> Angela, what's regular Stove Top? 
> I thought that was the chicken kind.
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> Every Sinner Has A Future" I think they make a plain kind, but I only buy the chicken too
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Jennifer F.
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 4:10 PM
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Angela, what's regular Stove Top? I thought that was the chicken kind. -- Jennifer "Every Saint Has A Past, Every Sinner Has A Future" |
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 4:08 PM
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THANK YOU Penny!!! I have still got so much Velveeta here to use and this is a easy recipe for me to use! I actually have EVERYTHING here that I need to make this with! Well, I have regular stove top stuffing instead of the chicken kind, but it should be ok, don't you think??
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 3:49 PM
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> I love the goopy cheese stuff you get on nachos at ball games-yum!
> If Velveeta is not a blend of cheeses then they totally lied in their80's slogan-lol! Wikipedia even says that was their jingle in the 80's, so I am not responsible for what's in Velveeta, just for remembering their jingle!
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> Every Sinner Has A Future" Now that goopy stuff really does remind me of plastic! LOL It might have been a blend back in the day, but the stuff in the yellow box is definitey not a blend now. By the way, it does bother me more than a little bit that it's shelf stable and often sold on the shelves and not in the refridgerator case. It does make good mac and cheese though.
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Jennifer F.
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 3:24 PM
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I love the goopy cheese stuff you get on nachos at ball games-yum! If Velveeta is not a blend of cheeses then they totally lied in their80's slogan-lol! Wikipedia even says that was their jingle in the 80's, so I am not responsible for what's in Velveeta, just for remembering their jingle! -- Jennifer "Every Saint Has A Past, Every Sinner Has A Future" -- Edited by 2864590 at 01/29/2009 12:26 PM PST |
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 29, 2009 2:21 PM
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Velveeta is a lot like American cheese but milder in taste and it's shinier than American cheese.
It's not a blend of cheeses.
It melts very well but is very mild. I think it's almost tasteless.
I use in in mac and cheese along with cheddar.
I don't like it melted straight away. It reminds me of the goopy cheese stuff you get on nachos at ballgames.
And it congeals when it cools which is another reason to use it in a mixture with real cheese.
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 28, 2009 8:52 PM
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Velveeta tastes like cheese but is MILK, WATER, MILKFAT, WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ALGINATE, SODIUM CITRATE, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR), ANNATTO (COLOR), ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE.
Kraft american cheese is this MILK, WHEY, MILKFAT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR), ANNATTO (COLOR), ENZYMES, VITAMIN D3, CHEESE CULTURE.
If you want real cheese buy real cheese, but these are both good on the palliate and I like both. When is the last time we all didn't have a fast food meal with tons of stuff we don't know what it is or a meal at a fav. restaurant that we have no idea of what they have added. Sorry to be on my high horse, but this thread is getting on my nerves. If you like it ok, if you don't ok.
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 28, 2009 4:46 PM
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> > Janet ,it is a blend of different cheeses......"Colby, Swiss, Cheddar blended all together" is how the jingle used to go, so it has a different tangy taste you don't get from just one kind of cheese, it has it's own distinct taste which is yummy. It also melts easier and creamier than regular cheese and the consistency is good.
> > Velveeta cheese slices make the best grilled cheese sandwiches, although Kraft singles are awesome too.
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> Jen, I was trying to think of the best way to answer Janet's question but you came up with the perfect answer.
> Penny.
Too bad the answer isn't right.
Velveeta is NOT a blend of cheeses. It's a processed cheese food product.
Kraft even says so on their website.
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Jennifer F.
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Re: Cheesy Chicken and broccoli bake......using Velveeta
Jan 27, 2009 8:22 PM
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Thank you, Penny. I'm putting Velveeta on my shopping list so I can give your casserole a try. Tyler will love it, I can already tell. I think I'll sprinkle some grated Parmesan on the top since I add Parmesan to almost everything-lol! -- Jennifer "Every Saint Has A Past, Every Sinner Has A Future" -- Edited by 2864590 at 01/27/2009 5:23 PM PST |
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