Turkey Or Chicken Layered Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped (can use 6-8 chopped green onions)
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
2 -4 tablespoons oil
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken (can use less) or 2 1/2 cups cooked turkey, cubed (can use less)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and pepper
14 slices day-old bread, cubed
4 eggs
2 cups milk or 2 cups half-and-half cream
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 -2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided (or to taste)

Preparation

Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a skillet saute onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic in oil until soft (about 5 minutes).
Transfer the veggies to a large bowl.
Add in cooked chicken or turkey, both cheeses, mayonnaise, parsley salt and pepper; mix to combine.
Place half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
Top with the chicken mixture.
Sprinkle with about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Top with remaining bread cubes.
In a bowl beat eggs with a whisk; add in milk or half and half cream (if using) undiluted soup and Worcestershire sauce.
Pour over the casserole.
Sprinkle with about 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (can sprinkle with grated cheddar also).
Bake uncovered for about 1 hour.