I took this cordon bake to our son's house for supper and it was enjoyed by everyone. A very simple version of Chicken Cordon Bleu.
- 4 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
- 2 cups ham, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup onions, chopped..I omitted this and it tasted just fine
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Crunchy topping
- Layer chicken, ham, and cheese in a greased 9" by 13 " pan.
- Saute onions (if using) in butter.
- Stir in flour, blend in milk, add dry mustard and seasonings.
- Cook and stir until thickened.
- Pour over ham and sprinkle with topping.
- 2 1/2 cups coarse bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Mix together until combined, sprinkle over ham.
- Bake in a 350ยบ oven for 30 minutes.