I am making a casserole for a large Amish family who is moving from our area in Ohio to a community in Wisconsin. We will miss them so much!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup onion, minced
• 1 Tbs garlic, minced
• 1 cup celery, minced
• 1/4 cup green pepper, minced
• 1 lb shell macaroni, cooked in salted water to two minutes under the recommended time
• 1 small can sliced mushrooms
• 2 cans mushroom soup
• 1 can cheddar cheese soup
• 4 cup water
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 cup flour
• 1 Tbs paprika
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning
• olive oil and butter for frying
• Shredded Kojak Cheese for the topping

Directions

Saute vegetables in a bit of olive oil and combine with the cooked macaroni in a LARGE baking pan. Add the soups and water and stir till well combined.

Shake flour, poultry seasoning and paprika in a plastic bag. Add chicken cubes and shake to coat. Fry in a combination of olive oil and real butter until nice and brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combine fried chicken with the macaroni mixture and cover the top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 35 minutes until bubbly and the cheese is golden.

By Margie from Mount Vernon, Ohio