Crumbs by Al Letson

Crumbs was a somewhat true story of the time when Al worked in a bread factory right here in Jacksonville. It was a comedy, and Al and his crew did a great job putting on this play. Especially since Act two was pretty much written a week before opening!!

If you ever get to see any of Al's plays, RUN, don't walk to the theatre! He is an amazing actor, playwright, poet, and now NPR radio host. He will also be opening his one man play SUMMER IN SANCTUARY off broadway this summer. Go Al, we love you!

CRUMBS

by Al Letson:

OPENiNG NIGHT RECIPES: Crumbs, November 6, 2009

CHEDDAR CHICKEN CASSEROLE:

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of chicken soup

1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup

1/4 cup milk

2 cups quick cooking white rice

1/4 cup butter

1 bag original flavored potato chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. boil chicken in water until done

3. when chicken is cool, shred it with a fork

4. Arrange chicken in a greased 12x8x2 casserole dish

5. top with 1/2 of the shredded cheddar

6. combine the soups, milk, rice and the rest of the cheddar (I leave a little to spread on top)

7. add this to the chicken mixture, and then sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheddar on top

8. cover and bake for 45 minutes

9. uncover, add crushed potato chips to the top of the casserole and bake for another 8 minutes

Delicious!! Barbara commented that she would have liked to seen something green in this casserole, so, feel free to try it with broccoli, or peas. This recipe is a great base, and actually almost any vegetable could be added and will be equally yummy!

NEW JERSEY CRUMB CAKE:

This tastes EXACTLY like Etenmanns crumb cake! Enjoy!

Cake: Topping:

1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup butter

1 cup sugar 1 cup sugar

2 large eggs 2 cups biscuit mix (I used bisquick)

3/4 cup milk 2 tsp. cinnamon

2 cups flour 1/4-1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. vanilla

1. Cream butter and sugar

2. Beat eggs and milk; mix with butter

3. In another bowl, mix flour and baking powder, then add to butter mixture

4. Stir in vanilla

5. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 pan

6. For crumb topping: Cut butter into sugar, biscuit mix, and cinnamon

7. Sprinkle over batter in pan

8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done

9. Top with the 1/4-1/2 cup of powdered sugar when cool

YUMMY!