Chicken Cordon Bleu (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Elements
01 -
9 ounces of thinly sliced black forest ham, chopped into strips
02 -
8 ounces of Swiss cheese slices
03 -
5 cups of shredded cooked chicken
→ Sauce Mix
04 -
6 tablespoons of butter, unsalted
05 -
1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
06 -
3 cups of whole-fat milk
07 -
6 tablespoons of plain flour
08 -
1 tablespoon of lemon juice (optional)
→ Flavor Add-Ins
09 -
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
10 -
¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
11 -
½ teaspoon of table salt
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¼ teaspoon of nutmeg (optional)
→ Crunchy Layer
13 -
1 ½ cups of Panko crumbs
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4 tablespoons of soft butter
15 -
Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Turn on your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, then layer chicken, ham pieces, and Swiss cheese.
02 -
Melt butter with flour in a pan to form a paste, stir in seasonings, then slowly add milk while whisking till it thickens, which takes around 4 minutes.
03 -
Spread the sauce over the layers, then add the breadcrumb and butter mixture on top.
04 -
Leave uncovered and bake for 30-40 minutes, till it bubbles and the top gets golden. Let it cool for 5 minutes before eating.
# Notes:
01 -
Leave it to cool briefly so the sauce holds together better
02 -
Toasted Panko crumbs give the best crunch
03 -
Feel free to adjust or skip the optional seasonings