Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with this delicious and festive St. Paddy’s Day Bake! A mouthwatering twist on the classic grilled cheese, it features tender chicken, tangy dill pickles, and gooey melted cheese that will have you feeling quite lucky with every bite. This warm and toasty casserole is easy to make and perfect for serving up to a crowd, making it the ideal dish for your St. Paddy’s Day party. So, whether you just love a good excuse to celebrate or you’re craving something mega cheesy, St. Paddy’s Day Bake has got you covered!
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup bacon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 12 slices bread
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 4 cups mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend, shredded
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, add the chicken, the pickles, the bacon, the salt, the pepper, and the ranch dressing and stir until the ingredients are fully combined.
Step 4 –Spread the bread slices with the margarine and cut the slices in half.
Step 5 –Place 1/2 of the bread pieces, margarine-side down, into the prepared baking dish.
Step 6 –Sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese on top of the bread.
Step 7 –Spoon the chicken mixture on top of the cheese and evenly spread it out.
Step 8 –Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
Step 9 –Place the remaining bread pieces, margarine-side up, on top of the cheese.
Step 10 –Bake the casserole until the bread is golden-brown on top, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve.
