chicken buffet casserole, mom's

2 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Jun 16, 2018

Mom always made a good casserole, and this is definitely no exception!

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wide noodles
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 package frozen broccoli spears
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard, dry
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated american cheese
  • 2 cups turkey or chicken, diced
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toastede
  • 4 - eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard, dry
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • dash pepper
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled

How To Make chicken buffet casserole, mom's

  • Step 1
    Oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles and broccoli until tender. Melt butter, stir in flour, salt, mustard, pepper and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Drain noodles and broccoli, dice broccoli stems but leave florets whole. Arrange noodles, broccoli and meat in shallow casserole dish, pour cheese sauce over all. Arrange florets on top, press them lightly into sauce. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake uncovered 15 min or until hot.
  • Step 2
    Note: Mom didn't mention what to do with the bacon. You could put it in before adding the cheese sauce, or sprinkle on top when you remove from the oven.

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Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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