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Friendsgiving Casserole Recipe with Sourdough Bread Topping

Celebrate Friendsgiving with this delicious casserole topped with sourdough bread! A hearty, comforting dish with layers of flavor, perfect for your holiday feast.

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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of sourdough bread torn into pieces (about 6 cups)
  • 7 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium onion)
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1½ cup heavy cream
  • 5 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (home-roasted or rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  • Tear your sourdough bread into chunks and spread it out on a sheet pan. Place it in a warm oven until dried out, about 1 hour on low heat.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 325°F.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, sautéing until they’re tender and translucent, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and flour, cooking and whisking constantly until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add garlic salt, salt, and pepper, then gradually pour in the cream. Continue to cook, whisking often, until it just begins to simmer, around 5 minutes.
  • Spread the chicken evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish, then layer the sour cream on top. Pour the cream sauce evenly over the chicken and sprinkle the dried sourdough bread pieces on top.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, mix in the chicken broth, and pour it over the casserole, making sure to coat the bread well.
  • Bake, uncovered, until the casserole is bubbling, about 30 minutes. For a golden, crispy top, broil for the last 3 to 4 minutes.