Million Dollar Casserole Recipe
A sophisticated take on the classic casserole, featuring roasted chicken, fresh asparagus, a Gruyère-Parmesan cheese sauce, and a panko-herb crust.
1.5 lbs
Chicken-roasted, skin removed and shredded
1 lb
Asparagus-trimmed and blanched
1/4 cup
Shallots-minced
4 tbsp
Butter
4 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
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A sophisticated take on the classic casserole, featuring roasted chicken, fresh asparagus, a Gruyère-Parmesan cheese sauce, and a panko-herb crust.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blanch Asparagus in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes. Shock in ice water and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère and Parmesan Cheese until melted and smooth. Season with White Pepper and Nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, combine Chicken, Asparagus, and Shallots with the cheese sauce. Mix gently.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine Panko Breadcrumbs, melted Butter, Parsley, and Thyme. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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1.5 lbs
680 g
Chicken-roasted, skin removed and shredded
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1 lb
450 g
Asparagus-trimmed and blanched
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1/4 cup
60 mL
Shallots-minced
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4 tbsp
60 mL
Butter
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4 tbsp
60 mL
All-Purpose Flour
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3 cups
720 mL
Whole Milk
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1/2 cup
60 g
Gruyère Cheese-grated
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1/4 cup
30 g
Parmesan Cheese-grated
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1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
White Pepper
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Pinch
0.5 mL
Nutmeg
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1 cup
110 g
Panko Breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup
57 g
Butter-melted
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2 tbsp
30 mL
Fresh Parsley-chopped
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Fresh Thyme-chopped
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large bowl
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blanch Asparagus in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes. Shock in ice water and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère and Parmesan Cheese until melted and smooth. Season with White Pepper and Nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, combine Chicken, Asparagus, and Shallots with the cheese sauce. Mix gently.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine Panko Breadcrumbs, melted Butter, Parsley, and Thyme. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
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