BAROQUE VARIATION ON CHICKEN
CASSEROLE
 
6 c. diced, cooked chicken
4 (20 oz. each) pkgs. frozen Oriental vegetables
6 (10 1/2 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
3/4 to 1 c. lemon juice
6 c. mayonnaise
6 tbsp. curry powder (or to taste)
5 c. diced, cooked ham
2 (6 oz.) cans diced mushrooms or pieces
3 (6 oz.) cans whole lg. mushrooms
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can bamboo shoots
2 (8 1/2 oz.) cans sliced water chestnuts
3 (4 oz.) cans green chiles, chopped
2 (4 oz.) jars chopped pimentos
8 3/4 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (or about 2 1/2 lbs.)
Slivered almonds

Cook frozen vegetables.

Combine soups, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry. Layer all ingredients with sauce mixture and cheese.

Top with crushed corn flakes, bread crumbs or cracker crumbs. Bake in a 325 degree oven about 40-45 minutes. Serves about 40 people.

 

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