SWISS CHICKEN - HAM BAKE 
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms
1 c. light cream
2 tbsp. dry sherry
2 c. cubed cooked chicken or turkeyc. cubed cooked ham
1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained & sliced
1/2 c. shredded process Swiss cheese
1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
3 tbsp. butter, melted

Cook onion in the 2 tablespoons butter until onion is tender, but not brown. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Add undrained mushrooms, cream and sherry. Cook and stir until thickened. Add chicken, ham and water chestnuts.

Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole; top with cheese. Mix crumbs and melted butter and sprinkle around the edge of casserole. Bake in hot oven at 400 degrees until lightly brown about 25 minutes.

Preparation: 30 minutes. Easy. Serves 6. Baking 25 minutes. Can do ahead. Can freeze.

 

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