Chicken Cordon Bleu Scalloped Potatoes: layers of creamy potatoes, chicken, ham, all sauced up and covered in cheese! The BEST scalloped potatoes I've ever had! www.thereciperebel.com
1lbSavoury Herb Microwave Ready pack from The Little Potato Companyseasoning set aside
2cupscookedchopped chicken
1cupchopped deli ham or cooked ham
1/4cupbutter
1/4cupflour
2cupsmilk
1/2tspsalt
1 1/2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
Parsley for garnish if desired
Instructions
Cook potatoes in Microwave Ready pack according to package directions (setting seasoning pack aside to add to the sauce). Set aside to cool completely (I even stick mine in the fridge for a bit so they’re easier to slice).
Make the sauce: in a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute, whisking. Add the milk, and whisk until smooth. Continue cooking over medium heat, whisking, until milk is thickened. Season with salt and Savoury Herb seasoning pack. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease 4 individual casserole dishes (mine were about 5” in diameter).
Place one spoonful of sauce in the bottom of each dish. Top with a layer of potatoes (you will make 2 layers in each, so you’ll want to save half of the potatoes for your second layers). Top with half of the chicken and ham (divided between the 4 dishes).
Add another layer of potatoes on top, using up remaining potatoes. Top with remaining ham and chicken (divided between the 4 dishes), and remaining sauce (again, divided between the 4 dishes).
Bake for 20-30 minutes until hot and bubbly around the edges. Sprinkle each with cheese and broil for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve.
Notes
*See post above for tips on substituting Little Yellow potatoes *You could also use a 9” square baking dish or pie plate *I used one chicken breast, pan fried for about 8 minutes per side – make sure that you check doneness with a meat thermometer if starting with fresh chicken. *To make ahead, prepare up until the point of baking. Refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake as directed.