Reviewed: May 26, 2012

One of my family's favorite meals. I love it because it's a complete meal in one dish. There are only three in my family so the recipe does make too much. I make it in two 8x8 pans, dividing everything between the two pans; except for the saltines and nuts. I freeze one pan and when I want to serve it I take it out of the freezer and place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours then top with the butter/saltines and cashews. Tastes as good as the first batch from the refrigerator.

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middleGAgirl

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2012

Good stuff! Used shredded colby/jack instead of cubed American cheese.

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Susan

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2011

Good casserole! I put cashews on the side, due to peanut allergies. It was a hit, at the company Christmas Party.

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shadoobie

Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2011

I made this on a whim as I had all the ingredients called for and wanted to try something new. Made it up in the morning and let it set in the fridge for 10 hours while I was at work. Used Panko bread crumbs as I do not keep crackers in the house. It was Very good. Next time I make this I will divide into a freezer safe baking dish and freeze half to cook later as it makes enough for two dinners & two lunches for two people! DH & I even had seconds and that is rare! Served it with some stir fry vegi's I had on hand on the side. I did put 1/2 the finished casserole in the freezer. I pray it heats up well. Forgot to mention that I messed up as I miss read the instructions and added the 1/4 cup of melted butter to the soup mixture! I may just do that again!

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Peach

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Savannah, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2011

My family really enjoyed this. I would have given it a 5 but, it does turn out a little bland. Next time I will play a little more with the seasoning. This a really good go-to meal if needed. You can put it in the freezer for about an hour then cook it and it comes out just fine. Also, I used sliced white American cheese not cubes. Great addition to my collection!!

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mselizabeth

Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2011

My family thought this was very bland.

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JoppyLa Rue

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA

Living In: Charles Town, West Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2011

This casserole was warm and homey and I loved the flexibility of making it ahead. I plan to make this in the future, using just 1 cup milk (we had a little extra liquid in the finished pan) and will definitely give the veggies a quick saute before layering in the dish - the time overnight did nothing to take the raw bite out of the onions. Thanks very much for sharing.

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M. Stoffel

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Allenton, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Germantown, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2010

This is simple, tasty comfort food using leftover chicken. Didn't change a thing and DH loved it. He told me to make it again. Thank you for a great simple recipe

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ornum25

Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2010

I made this knowing that my husband and son-in-law would like it and I was right. For them I used 1 Tbs. minced dried onion instead of fresh onion and omitted the celery and water chestnuts. I used rotini instead of elbow macaroni. Only refrigerated the dish for a couple of hours and it baked up fine in the allotted time. If I was making this for veggie lovers like myself, I would follow the recipe exactly and possibly add a cup of frozen mixed vegetables. Very good, easy, quick dish with lots of possibility for adjusting to personal taste. Thanks for sharing!

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Sadie

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2010

This recipe is delicious! I've made it a few times. The first time I made it as described and I felt the base was too soupy. Now when I make it, I omit the cream of mushroom soup and the consistency is perfect. As a personal preference, I also don't add the celery and use buttery crackers on top. I've changed around the cheese and really like a shredded - cheddar, mozzarella and pepper jack. The cashews really make a difference. Love it!!!

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