honey margarine chicken nugget casserole

2 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Jul 13, 2023

What if honey margarine and chicken nuggets were combined in a delicious casserole recipe? I created this recipe to answer that question. It's so good with a side salad and dinner rolls. Smear more honey margarine on the rolls.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • HONEY MARGARINE
  • 2 sticks margarine
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • CASSEROLE
  • 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 package frozen all-white meat chicken nuggets
  • 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning
  • 3 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make honey margarine chicken nugget casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 11-by-8" baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    To make the honey margarine, whisk the margarine and honey together in a small bowl for 2 minutes or until smooth.
  • Step 3
    To make the casserole, cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions; Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 2 Tbsp honey margarine and the red pepper flakes; mix well until blended. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Heat 2 Tbsp honey margarine and the avocado oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Step 5
    Add the chicken nuggets and cook 5 minutes until tender. Reduce to low heat and stir in garlic and herb seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder and creole seasoning.
  • Step 6
    Remove from heat. Set aside.
  • Step 7
    In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, dry onion soup mix, cream cheese and remaining honey margarine; whisk well until blended.
  • Step 8
    Add cooked pasta and honey margarine cream mixture into the chicken nugget mixture; stir well.
  • Step 9
    Spoon into the prepared baking dish evenly. Sprinkle with shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Step 10
    Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.

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