Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is easier, quicker and just as tasty as the traditional version – ham, cheese, chicken and more in this comfort food casserole
This is a somewhat different kind of Cordon Bleu, and I have to say a very delicious different kind!
I have had the original recipe pinned for some time. And finally gotten around to making this absolutely scrumptious Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole – twice already.
I did not bother to take a photo of a serving on a plate. It is just one of those dishes which looks like a total mess once served, but tastes amazing.
My family had gone totally nuts when they tasted this Casserole ! It really is something special and yet, again, so very, very easy to put together.
Both times I cooked the Chicken earlier the day, shredded as I started to get all the ingredients together and from there on the rest of the recipe was a breeze.
I am definitely adding this Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole to my favorite dishes, and I know the kids and hubby will enjoy it no matter the season.
What to serve with a Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole ?
And all you need to serve with this dish, is a side salad or a green vegetable (well, actually any vegetable, I just prefer something green as a side dish).
The first time I made this Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, I made it exactly as per the recipe (link to original below recipe name), but I was not 100% happy with the topping.
A couple of weeks later, I made the dish again with a few changes.
The topping was the real change, I used fresh bread crumbs, dried herbs and then mixed in the Butter until everything was moist and almost like a doughy kind of thing.
I did not sprinkle over the topping as it was more like big clumps or crumble (like you would use over a dessert) and scattered pieces all over the top – this baked into a buttery, tasty crusty crumble.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is easier, quicker and just as tasty as the traditional version - ham, cheese, chicken and more in this comfort food casserole
Ingredients
- 1 can (410g) Cream Of Mushroom Soup (Condensed Soup) (14 oz)
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 2 t Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 t Black Pepper
- 450 g Cooked Chicken, shredded ( 1 pound )
- 250 g Deli Ham, thinly sliced, chopped ( 8 oz )
- 8 slices Gouda Cheese
- 3/4 cup Fresh White Bread Crumbs
- 1 1/2 t Dried Italian Herbs
- 2 TB Butter, softened
- Paprika, to sprinkle
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180 deg C (350 deg F) – spray a 20 x 20cm ( 8 inch ) oven dish with cooking oil
- In a medium bowl, combine the Soup, Mayonnaise, Milk, Mustard and Pepper – divide in half and pour one half in a small bowl
- Add the Chicken to the remaining Sauce mixture in the medium bowl – mix well and scoop evenly into the prepared oven dish
- Arrange the Ham over the Chicken followed by the Cheese (overlapping is fine) – pour the retained Sauce in the small bowl over the Cheese
- Mix together the Bread Crumbs, Herbs and Butter – you should get an almost mushy dough – scatter half teaspoonfuls over the dish
- Sprinkle with paprika and bake 25 – 30 minutes or until golden and the Bread Crumb crumbles are cooked and crunchy
Nutrition Information
Yield 6Amount Per Serving Calories 429.6Total Fat 24.3gSaturated Fat 9.9gUnsaturated Fat 2.2gCholesterol 106mgCarbohydrates 18.3gFiber 1gSugar 3.7gProtein 33.8g
Remove from the oven and leave to stand 5 minutes before serving.
LINDA
dawn
Monday 31st of May 2021
Processed gouda cheese or not or can i use cheddar grated cheese or both
Linda Nortje
Monday 31st of May 2021
You can use processed gouda cheese in the Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole. Grated Cheddar would also be fine if you like a sharper taste
Charmaine
Wednesday 4th of September 2019
Hi Linda! I was so happy so stumble accross your page. I can now actually follow the exact recipe using ingredients available in South Africa! I cant wait to try your recipies. Keep up the good work- and food?
Terry Duncan
Wednesday 4th of February 2015
I must try this soon!
Michelle Meche
Sunday 1st of February 2015
Great casserole, Linda. Good comfort food. And less fussy to make than standard chicken cordon bleu. Most casseroles do become a mess on the plate, don't they!Thanks for sharing!