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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Cordon Bleu

Creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes layered with tender chicken or ham come together in this cozy cordon bleu–inspired bake. It’s rich, comforting, and easy to make, perfect for busy nights and family dinners everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole
  • 2 lb potatoes washed and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cooked chicken or ham diced
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or a mix
  • 2 tbsp butter for richness and greasing the dish
Sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups cream or milk
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking dish so nothing sticks.
  2. Wash and thinly slice the potatoes, keeping the slices as even as possible so they cook at the same rate.
  3. In a mixing bowl, stir together the cream or milk, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
  4. Layer half of the potatoes in the baking dish. Top with half of the chicken or ham and half of the shredded cheese.
  5. Pour some of the sauce evenly over the layer.
  6. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, meat, cheese, and sauce.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so it sets nicely.

Notes

Use pre-cooked chicken or leftover ham to save time. For a lighter version, use milk instead of heavy cream. You can also add broccoli or spinach for extra color and nutrition, or make it in a slow cooker on low for about 6 hours.