Chicken Stuffing Bake

Source: Jan Taylor

1 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 (7 ounce) package seasoned stuffing mix
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cp milk
2 cups diced cooked chicken or turkey
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup drained, cooked peas
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

In 1-quart saucepan over high heat, heat water and butter to boiling. In large bowl, pour hot water mixture over stuffing mix; toss to mix well. Pat 1/2 of the stuffing mixture into 12 x 8-inch baking dish.

In medium bowl, stir together soup, mayonnaise, milk, chicken, celery, peas until well mixed. Spoon evenly over stuffing mixture in baking dish top with remaining stuffing mixture.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

Makes 6 servings.