The leaves are coming down quickly and they are calling for possibly the first snow of the season. Not what I wanted to hear, but you can’t stop Mother Nature when she wants to do something.
We have gotten soft over the last few years when the first snow of the season hasn’t shown up until December. Momma Said, “Don’t forget your treats for Halloween so you don’t end up with the tricks and beware the CLOWNS!”
I woke up the other night and thought I was dressed as a burrito for Halloween. I was having a hot flash and was tangled in the covers. the real kicker was that Katie the cat was curled up on top of my head. I thought I was going to explode. She has a tendency of wanting to sleep on top of me or as close as possible. On my head, my tummy or right up against my side. Momma Said, “With her around I can save on the heating bill, she is like a 12 pound heater curled against me.”
It is that time of year to be cleaning off flower beds and getting ready for the cold snap to get here. I would rather do it before it gets too cold. I don’t like to see everything looking shabby for the winter. Momma Said, “Don’t procrastinate, get the job done.” A clean slate for the coming spring is always a good thing.
I hope everyone has a safe hunting season, obey the rules, wear your orange vest, don’t shoot from the road, don’t carry a loaded weapon in your vehicle and don’t shoot after dark. Give the animal a sporting chance and most of all enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Bacon
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Total Time: 45 min
Ingredients
- Oil for frying – about 1/2 – 3/4 cup
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts – about 4-5 oz each
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1-1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese
- 3-4 slices bacon – cooked and crumbed (can leave slightly under-done, it will finish cooking under broiler)
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a small shallow bowl, mix egg and water
- In another shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, pepper salt and garlic
- Heat oil over medium high heat
- Dip each chicken breast first in egg mixture then in cheese
- Fry in hot oil until crust is golden brown
- Prepare a baking pan by covering with foil and placing wire rack on top
- Place chicken on rack and bake about 20 minutes or until juices run clear
- Time will depend on thickness of chicken
- Remove from oven and turn oven to broil
- Top each piece of chicken with Asiago cheese and bacon and place under broiler to melt cheese
Notes
- Cook time will vary depending on thickness of chicken. To shorten time, pound chicken thin and fry until done, without baking.
