Friday, May 22, 2015

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

4 chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
1/2 lb. black forest ham, cut into small pieces
8 slices Swiss cheese
3 1/4 C milk
4 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp worcestershire
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey mustard
1/4 tbsp pepper
1 C seasoned bread crumbs
10 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed

Preheat oven to 350. Cover the bottom of a 9x9 pan with chicken.then the ham, then cheese. To make the sauce, Melt 4 tbsp butter in a sauce pan, add 4 tbsp flour when butter melts and make a rue. Add milk and bring to a low boil and remove from heat. Add worcestershire, lemon juice, mustard, pepper and pour on top of cheese. Mix together 1 C and 4 tbsp melted butter and over the top of the casserole.

Bake for 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

To freeze: Follow above instructions and do not bake. cover and freeze. Before baking, fully defrost and cook at 350 for 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.