Down Home Apple Chicken Casserole

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   ["1. Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.", "", "2. To assemble hash browns layer: Combine hash browns, sour cream, cheese, and spices in a large bowl. Spread in bottom of baking dish.", "", "3. To assemble chicken layer: Mix milk and apple cider and set aside. Melt the 5 tablespoons butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to let the flour brown. Using a whisk, add the milk mixture in a steady stream and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth, 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the salt, pepper, 2 cups of the cheese, and stir well. Mix in cut chicken. Pour into the prepared dish over the hash brown layer.", "", "4. To assemble the crumb layer: In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese with the bread crumbs and spices. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken layer and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 30-45 minutes.", "", "Leftovers reheat very well in the microwave."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.