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Kentucky Casserole

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Kentucky Casserole

Kentucky Casserole

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Kentucky Casserole
Serves 6
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 20 minutes
Total time 35 minutes
Meal type Main Dish
From book Cuisine Tonight - Favorite Weeknight Menus
Kentucky Casserole is a beautiful and delicious way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. Bake in individual sized ovenproof dishes or a 2 quart casserole.

Ingredients

  • 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/3 Cup flour
  • 1-1/2 Cups milk
  • 1 Cup chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons dry sherry
  • 3/4 Cup shredded cheddar
  • 1/2 Cup grated parmesan
  • 1 Small jar pimentos (drained)
  • 2 Teaspoons Tabasco
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 Cups cubed, cooked turkey or chicken
  • 6 Slices tomato (about 1/4 inch thick)
  • 6 Strips bacon (cooked)
  • 5-6 Cups cubed, hearty bread

Note

Any hearty bread can be used, but for an extra special taste treat, try cubed Texas Toast Garlic Bread!  This Kentucky Casserole is a beautiful, hearty and delicious way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.

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Directions

Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 400°F

Spray 6 ovenproof dishes (or one 2-quart dish) with nonstick spray

To make sauce:

Melt butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat

Whisk in flour and continue cooking for 2 minutes

Whisk in milk, chicken broth and sherry

Bring to a simmer and continue cooking for about 3 minutes or until sauce is thick

Whisk in cheeses until smooth

Remove from heat and add pimentos and Tabasco

Season with salt and pepper
Step 2
In large bowl, toss cubed, toasted bread with 1 cup of the sauce

Place toasted bread in bottom of dishes

Divide cubed turkey or chicken among the 6 dishes

Divide the sauce among the 6 dishes

Bake for 20 minutes until heated through

Top with sliced tomatoes and bacon

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