Scalloped Turkey

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 cups cooked turkey or chicken
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups toasted bread cubes
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sage, crumbled
• 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

Instructions

1. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan; blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until bubbly, stirring. Slowly stir in broth and milk; boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, lightly toss bread, onion, celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sage and 1/4 cup melted butter; arrange in a lightly buttered 2 quart casserole baking dish.
4. Top with turkey, then cover with sauce and mushrooms. Mix well with fork to moisten the dressing.
5. Bake for about 1 hour at 350 degrees F.