November - Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake - Taste of Homes

“I got this recipe from a friend, years ago. I freeze several half recipes in disposable pans to share with neighbors or for when I don’t have much time myself.” Rea Newell - Decatur, Illinois

 

12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients

• 2 packages (6 ounces each) reduced-sodium stuffing mix
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 cup milk
• 8 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 pound sliced deli ham, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Prepare stuffing mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in
a large bowl, combine soup and milk; set aside.

Divide chicken between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes.
Sprinkle with pepper. Layer with ham, Swiss cheese, 1 cup cheddar
cheese, soup mixture and stuffing. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar
cheese.

Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the
remaining casserole at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15
minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove
from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at
350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until
heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings
each). 

 

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 555 calories, 29 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 158 mg cholesterol, 1,055 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 46 g protein.

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