CHICKEN WATER CHESTNUT CASSEROLE 
6 or 7 slices bread, crusts removed
2 c. cooked chicken or turkey
4 oz. water chestnuts, drained & sliced
4 oz. mushrooms, drained
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 can undiluted mushroom soup
1 can undiluted celery soup
1/4 c. pimento, chopped
5 or 6 slices American cheese
2 egg whites or 1/2 c. eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 c. butter
1 c. herbed bread crumbs

Line bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan with bread. Layer pan with 1 inch cubes of chicken or turkey. Add water chestnuts and mushrooms. Dot with mayonnaise. Combine soups and pour over ingredients in pan. Add pimentos and top with cheese slices. Mix eggs, milk and salt. Pour over layers in pan. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Better overnight.

Bake covered approximately 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees. Combine bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over the top. Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Remove from oven 15 minutes before serving to allow to set.

 

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