Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with Canadian BaconChicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with Canadian Bacon
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with Canadian Bacon
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with Canadian Bacon
Recipe by Sunkissed Kitchen A fun spin on a classic dish! This version is turned into a casserole and lightened up with Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon and a cauliflower cheese sauce.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with Canadian Bacon
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time50 Minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup of brown rice cracker crumbs
2 pounds chicken, shredded
6 ounces Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, cut into quarters
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese , divided
4 cups cauliflower
1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions

To Make the Cauliflower Cheese Sauce: 1. Add cauliflower to a steamer and steam with a lid for 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is very soft. Drain well. 2. Add steamed cauliflower and remaining sauce ingredients to a blender. ( almond milk, 1 cup shredded swiss cheese, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, butter, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and the salt ) Process until smooth and thickened.

 

To Make the Casserole: 1. Preheat oven to 350º F.

 

2.In a 9×9 casserole pan, layer half the chicken. Top with half of the cauliflower cheese sauce, followed by half of the Canadian Bacon, spread out to evenly cover the dish. Repeat with another layer of chicken, cheese sauce, and Canadian Bacon.

 

3. Top the casserole with 1/2 cup of Swiss cheese, 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese, and brown rice cracker crumbs.

 

4. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20 minutes covered. Remove the foil, and baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the topping golden and the cheese sauce is bubbly.

 

5. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.

 

30 minutes
Prep Time
50 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings

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Makes 8 servings
1/2 cup of brown rice cracker crumbs
Ka-Me Original Rice Crackers, 3.5 oz
Ka-Me Original Rice Crackers, 3.5 oz
$3.79$1.08/oz
2 pounds chicken, shredded
Not Available
6 ounces Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, cut into quarters
Jones Dairy Farm Hickory Smoked Canadian Bacon, 6 oz
Jones Dairy Farm Hickory Smoked Canadian Bacon, 6 oz
$4.99$0.62/oz
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
Black Bear Imported Swiss Cheese
Black Bear Imported Swiss Cheese
$12.99/lb$12.99/lb
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese , divided
Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, 8 oz
Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, 8 oz
$5.99$0.75/oz
4 cups cauliflower
Organic Cauliflower, 1 each
Organic Cauliflower, 1 each
$4.99
1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
Wholesome Pantry Unsweetened Original Almondmilk, half gallon
Wholesome Pantry Unsweetened Original Almondmilk, half gallon
$2.99$0.05/fl oz
1 tablespoon butter
Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter, 8 oz
Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter, 8 oz
$4.99$0.62/oz
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Maille Mustard Dijon Originale 7.5 oz
Maille Mustard Dijon Originale 7.5 oz
$5.39$0.72/oz
1 tablespoon lemon juice
ReaLemon 100% Lemon Juice, 15 fl oz
ReaLemon 100% Lemon Juice, 15 fl oz
$2.99$0.20/fl oz
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
McCormick Garlic Powder, 3.12 oz
McCormick Garlic Powder, 3.12 oz
$5.29$1.70/oz
1/4 teaspoon salt
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
$2.29$0.09/oz

Directions

To Make the Cauliflower Cheese Sauce: 1. Add cauliflower to a steamer and steam with a lid for 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is very soft. Drain well. 2. Add steamed cauliflower and remaining sauce ingredients to a blender. ( almond milk, 1 cup shredded swiss cheese, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, butter, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and the salt ) Process until smooth and thickened.

 

To Make the Casserole: 1. Preheat oven to 350º F.

 

2.In a 9×9 casserole pan, layer half the chicken. Top with half of the cauliflower cheese sauce, followed by half of the Canadian Bacon, spread out to evenly cover the dish. Repeat with another layer of chicken, cheese sauce, and Canadian Bacon.

 

3. Top the casserole with 1/2 cup of Swiss cheese, 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese, and brown rice cracker crumbs.

 

4. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20 minutes covered. Remove the foil, and baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the topping golden and the cheese sauce is bubbly.

 

5. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.