Chicken Broccoli Casserole (aka Chicken Divan)
1¼ lb fresh (or 20oz frozen) broccoli, chopped & cooked
4 - 6 c cooked chicken, coarsely diced
6 Tbl butter or margarine
6 Tbl flour
2 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
3 c milk
½ c mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1 c Cheddar cheese, grated
2 Tbl butter or margarine, melted
½ c bread crumbs
Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Make a layer of broccoli, then chicken. In a saucepan melt 6 Tbl butter; stir in flour, salt & pepper. Add milk gradually, stirring until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
Combine mayo & lemon juice with white sauce & pour over chicken/broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese. Combine 2 Tbl butter & bread crumbs; sprinkle over all. Bake at 350 for 25 - 30 min.