Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

6 cups cubed, fully cooked chicken

3 cups cubed, fully cooked ham

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese ( Or cheddar if you prefer )

1 cup chopped onions

1/4 cup butter

1/3 cup flour

2 cups heavy cream

1 tsp to 1 Tbsp dill weed

1/8 tsp. dry mustard

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Topping:

1 cup dry breadcrumbs

3 Tbls melted butter

1/4 to 1 tsp dill weed

1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1/4 to 1/2 cup choppped walnuts

1. In large bowl, combine chicken, ham and cheese.

2. In saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Add flour. Stir to form a paste and cook for a few minutes.

3. Over low heat, gradually add cream stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and add dill, mustard and nutmeg and mix well. Remove from heat.

4. Butter a 9 X 13 inch casserole and add chicken mixture. Top with cream mixture and mix gently.

5. In the large mixing bowl, toss together bread crumbs, butter and dill. Stir in cheese and walnuts. Sprinkle on top of casserole.

6 Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly and brown.