Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake

Ok, my friends, I am not usually a casserole girl...BUT I do think there is a time and a place for a good dish of baked "hidden treasures" (as my husband calls them). There is something comforting about a warm and cheesy dish like this. I was introduced to this super easy recipe at a church activity. We all met at the church kitchen to make several meals to freeze and have on hand to give to people in need of a meal. This recipe was a hit. It comes together very easily, tastes great and freezes very well. I came home and made a few up for my freezer. I like having a few meals on hand for a friend in need or when I have a crazy day myself. Not my nicest meal ever, but it was really yummy!

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake

Submitted by Melanie

2 Packages reduced sodium Stuffing mix

1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup

1 cup milk

1/2 tsp pepper

3/4 lb sliced deli ham, cut into 1 inch stips
1 cup swiss cheese shredded

2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

2 cups cooked chicken ( I used shredded--but I think cubed would be better)

Prepare stuffing mixes according to directions on box. Meanwhile in a bowl, combine soup and milk. Put chicken in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with pepper. Layer with ham, swiss cheese and 1 cups of cheddar cheese, soup mixture ans stuffing. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. At this point you can freeze. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer.