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Use It up Casserole
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 8
Here is a old recipe I received from a friend a long time ago. It is the kind of casserole that helps you use up your last nights dinner.
Ingredients:
2 large onions, sliced thin
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 quart chicken broth
4 cups diced cooked turkey or 4 cups cooked chicken
4 cups green beans
2 1/3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening or 3/4 cup butter
1 cup cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons water
Directions:
1. In a large sauce pan, brown the onions in the butter or shortening. Stir in the flour, salt pepper, and the rest of the spices. Now add the chicken broth; cook till smooth and thickened. set aside.
2. In a 9x13 greased pan put in the meat, then the green beans. Pour the gravy over this.
3. Top with the crust:.
4. Combine the flour, salt cheddar cheese. Cut in the butter. Add water till like a nice pie crust. Roll out to fit the top of the 9x13. Slit the top of the crust to vent steam.
5. Bake at 400°F for 35 minutes or till bubbly and crust is brown.
6. Note: You can also add cut up carrots, peas, mushrooms too.
By RecipeOfHealth.com