Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:30

Categories    : Main Dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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   1      Head           Broccoli (see note 2) -- Broken in Flowerets

   2      Pounds        Meat (see note 1) -- Cooked

   1/2  Pound           Fresh Mushrooms -- Sliced

   1/2  Cup              Onion -- Sliced

   1/2  Cup              Breadcrumbs

   1/2  Teaspoon      Paprika

   3     Tablespoons  Butter

   2 1/2  Cups          Milk -- Room Temperature

   3    Tablespoons   Flower

  20     Ounces        Cheese  (see note 3)

                        Sherry or White Wine

                        Salt and pepper

Steam or cook vegetables, but leave them firm.

Sauté onion in a dab of butter. Add mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are done.

SAUCE:

Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan.  Add flour gradually and cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add the milk. Cook until the sauce thickens. Add the cheese, sherry, salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well blended and the cheese is melted.

FOR CASSEROLE:

Layer in a casserole the vegetable, then crumble the seafood or chicken on top. Top with mushrooms evenly. Poor the sauce over the mixture and top with breadcrumbs (Corn flakes can also be used). Sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.

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NOTES : NOTE 1:   Any kind of left over fish or seafood or combination can be used (i.e. lobster, fish, shrimp, crab). This recipe also works good with left over chicken.

NOTE 2: Any firm vegetable can be used (i.e. green beans, cauliflower)

NOTE 3: I have tried this with sharp cheddar, Mexican Cheese mix and Colby. They all worked well.