Chicken or turkey divan with cheese sauce

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

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Difficulty:

Easy

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1/2 c Butter; divided 2 c Milk
6 sl Bread; thick 1 c Cheese, American; shredded
1/3 c Flour; all-purpose 12 sl Chicken or turkey; cooked,
1 ts Salt -thin slices
1/2 ts Paprika 24 Asparagus stalks; cooked
ds Pepper

Melt 1/4 cup butter. Cut crusts from bread slices. Brush cut
surfaces of bread with melted butter. Place on overnproof platter or
baking dish. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in saucepan; blend in
flour, salt, paprika, and pepper. Add milk, stirring constantly, and
cook until sauce is smooth and thickend. Blend in cheese; stir until
melted. Toast bread until lighlty browned in very hot oven, 450
degrees, about 5 minutes. Arrange chicken on toast squares; cover
with asparagus tips. Spoon cheese sauce over asparagus. Place under
broiler 4 to 5 inches from heat source until warm and lightly brown,
3 to 4 minutes.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, November 1972. Typos by Nancy
Coleman. Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 12-01-94