Ham & Turkey(or Chicken) Cordon Bleu Casserole

Ham & Turkey(or Chicken) Cordon Blue Casserole

4 c. cubed cooked turkey
3 c. cubed fully cooked ham
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. butter
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. light cream
1 tsp. dill weed
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350'  In a large bowl combine turkey, ham and cheese; set aside.  In a saucepan saute' onion in butter until tender.  Add flour; stir to form a paste.  Gradually add cream, stirring constantly.  Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute or until thick.  Add dill, mustard and nutmeg; mix well.  Remove from the heat and pour over meat mixture.  Spoon into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.

Topping
1 c. dry bread crumbs
2 T butter or margarine, melted
1/4 tsp dill weed
3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c. chopped walnuts

Toss the bread crumbs, butter and dill; stir in cheese and walnuts.  Sprinkle over the casserole.  Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Note:
When you bake a turkey or ham, save the leftovers to make this dish.  You can also buy unsliced turkey or ham from the deli and cube it for the casserole.

Source:  Peggy Paul