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Clare's Escalloped Chicken Casserole

Now that I know such a term, this is simply a glorified "strata." Broken bread with an eggy custard with cheese. But, since I knew not that term back in 1962, this is Clare's Chicken Casserole. And yes, it has a delicious eggy custardy filling with tasty bites of chicken and topped with scrumptious baked cheese. Really now, can you ask for anything better on a cold,cold winter day? Dan said, this is one of those dishes that he could eat and eat and eat until he was sick, it was so good! Pre-heat Oven 350°
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 8 slices White Bread with Crusts
  • 2 Cups diced, cooked Chicken Rotisserie is fine
  • 1 Cup diced Celery
  • 1/2 Cup minced Onion
  • 1/2 Cup SaladDressing like Miracle Whip
  • 1/2 Tsp Poultry Seasoning
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/8 Tsp freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 3 Cups Milk
  • 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or more!

Instructions

  • The ingredients. After 55 years the only change I made was to add a touch of Poultry Seasoning
  • Tear up and layer FOUR slices of bread in a 10x14 pan.
  • Mince and dice the Celery and Onion
  • Combine the diced Chicken, Celery and Onion with the Salad Dressing and place it evenly over the broken bread.
  • Cover this with 4 more slices of torn bread. Sprinkle evenly with Salt, Pepper and Poultry Seasoning
  • Whisk the 3 Eggs with the Milk until well combined and then pour this over the casserole. At this point you can cover and refrigerate over night. Or,...let it sit for a few minutes and go ahead and bake which is what I do.
  • Bake uncovered at 350° for 1 hour. Remove from oven
  • Dot and spread the Casserole with the Cream of Chicken Soup.
  • Then top with the Cheddar Cheese. Return to the oven for another 15 minutes until the Cheese is melted. Then serve! Nothing better!
  • Yum. YUm. YUM!
  • My friends....Thank you so much for stopping by today. I wish you were all here having a cup of Constant Comment Tea with me and sharing your favorites childhood memories.
  • Wherever your Journey leads you today, I wish you all warm childhood memories, a comforting casserole and hope for the future.
  • Journey On!
  • Hugs and much love from me, Karen, TJG