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
⅓ Cup flour
1-½ Cups milk
1 Cup chicken broth
2 Tablespoons dry sherry
¾ Cup shredded cheddar
½ 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 ¼ 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