This is actually coming out of the freezer. I made it earlier this month and it's the type of recipe that it makes two casseroles...you eat one then and freeze
the other for later!!! That's also why it's such a huge recipe!!!
Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake Recipe
SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Freezer
TIME: Prep: 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).