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With tender diced chicken, savory <em>HORMEL<\/em>\u00ae <em>CURE 81<\/em>\u00ae Classic Boneless Ham dressed in a creamy sauce and topped with a buttery panko breadcrumb crust, this casserole is a true indulgence.","serving_information":{"serving_display":"","recipe_yield":""},"recipe_times":{"prep_time":20,"cook_time":60,"perform_time":""},"recipe_parts":[{"title":"Casserole","ingredients":[{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"whole cooked chicken, bones removed, meat diced or shredded (5-6 Cups)","product":null},{"amount":{"whole_number":"","fraction":"frac12","unit":"lb"},"description":"very thinly sliced <em>HORMEL<\/em>\u00ae <em>CURE 81<\/em>\u00ae Classic Boneless Ham, rough chopped","product":null},{"amount":{"whole_number":"","fraction":"frac14","unit":"lb"},"description":"thin sliced baby Swiss cheese","product":null}],"directions":[{"content":"Heat oven to 350\u00b0F. Butter 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Set aside."},{"content":"Put cooked shredded or diced chicken on bottom of baking dish. Rough chop ham and scatter it over chicken. 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When butter is melted, quickly stir in the flour to form a smooth roux. Do not brown! Once the roux is smooth and bubbly, slowly pour in cold milk while stirring briskly to make a smooth sauce."},{"content":"Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, smoked paprika and white pepper. Bring sauce just back to a low boil and turn off heat."},{"content":"Pour sauce evenly over casserole, being certain to get some of the sauce around the edges of the pan."}]},{"title":"Topping","ingredients":[{"amount":{"whole_number":6,"fraction":"","unit":"tbsp"},"description":"butter","product":null},{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"frac12","unit":"cup"},"description":"panko bread crumbs","product":null},{"amount":{"whole_number":"","fraction":"frac34","unit":"tsp"},"description":"seasoning salt","product":null},{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"frac12","unit":"tsp"},"description":"crushed dried parsley","product":null}],"directions":[{"content":"In bowl, stir together butter, breadcrumbs, seasoning salt and crushed dried parsley. Sprinkle over top of casserole."},{"content":"Bake casserole uncovered 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly throughout and topping has turned a light golden brown. 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