Ingredients

  • 8 slices day-old white bread
  • 4 c. chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 (4 1/2 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms
  • 1 can water chestnuts, sliced
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 6 to 8 slices process American cheese
  • 1 can condensed cream of celery soup
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar chopped pimentos, drained
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine, melted

Method

  • Remove crust from bread.
  • Set aside.
  • Arrange bread slices in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  • Top with chicken; cover with mushrooms and chestnuts.
  • In a bowl, beat eggs.
  • Blend in milk, mayonnaise and salt.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Arrange cheese on top. Combine undiluted soups and pimiento; pour over cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Before baking, crumble crust; toss with butter and sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 1/4 hours.
  • Yields 8 to 10 servings.