Lincoln Logs Recipe
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Ingredients: 1 stick butter ½ c. flour 2 tsp. salt Dash pepper Dash paprika 2 c. chicken broth 1½ c. milk and ½ c. cream
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Directions:In medium saucepan, over low heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth. Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk/cream; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. |
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Lincoln Logs: |
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Ingredients: 3 c. diced, cooked chicken (~1½ lbs.)* 1⅔ c. plain, dry bread crumbs 2 c. walnuts (or pecans), chopped ½ c. celery, finely chopped ½ c. onion, finely chopped 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. paprika
*Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Bake at 425º for 20-25 minutes, depending on thickness.
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Directions:In large bowl, mix chicken, ⅔ c. bread crumbs, walnuts, celery, onion, salt, and paprika. Moisten with ⅔ c. of the white sauce. Using hands, form mixture into logs 3" long. Roll in remaining 1 c. bread crumbs, and fry in hot oil until crispy, turning once. Place on platter and serve with remaining white sauce. |
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Servings:Serves 4 (~18 Lincoln Logs) |
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Notes: Dad and I enjoyed making these in the first ten years of our marriage, and then we forgot about them. In 2025 I began making them again. They're just a little different but very tasty, and we're not sure why they are called Lincoln Logs. :)
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