Ingredients
1 1/4 lb broccoli cooked (or 2-10oz
1 packages)
5 cup (4-6) cooked chicen/turkey,
1 coarsely diced
6 tbsp butter or margerine
6 tbsp flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp butter or margerine
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Directions
1. Layer broccoli on bottom of greased 9x13" baking dish. Layer
chicken or turkey over broccoli 2. In a saucepan, melt the 6 tb
butter. Stir in the flour, salt &
pepper. Gradually stir in the milk and continue until the white
sauce is smooth and comes to a boil. Remove from heat. 3. Combine
mayonnaise and lemon juice with white sauce and pour over
chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese. 4. Melt 2 Tb butter.
Stir in bread crumbs and sprinkle over casserole. 5. Bake at 350F for
35-40 minutes.
Servings: 10 servings
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Categories: Casserole; Chicken; Main Dish; Poultry; Turkey
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