About
Ah, Potluck Cordon Bleu Bake. You probably never thought you'd see "potluck" and "Cordon Bleu" in the same sentence, did you?! Well, prepare to be amazed because this is the only kind you'll want to see or eat from now on. Sinking your teeth into this gooey, cheesy bake that's filled with all sorts of juicy meats and a crispy prosciutto-and-breadcrumb topping will truly change your life. Your craving for the elegant, steakhouse version will quickly disappear, and you will now forever long for this rustic, comforting, get-your-people-together kind. Potluck Cordon Bleu Bake proves that comfy is better!
Ingredients
- 3 ounces prosciutto
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounces ham, cooked and cubed
- 4 cups Swiss cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- fresh parsley, chopped, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Coat a rimmed baking sheet and a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3 -Evenly spread the prosciutto out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is no overlap.
Step 4 -Bake the prosciutto until it is crispy, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 5 -Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let the prosciutto cool.
Step 6 -In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 7 -Add the flour to the melted butter and cook, while whisking, until it is light brown in color and toasted, about 2 minutes.
Step 8 -Pour the chicken broth and the milk into the flour mixture and simmer, whisking occasionally, until it has thickened, about 4-6 minutes.
Step 9 -Add the Dijon mustard, the salt, and the pepper to the sauce mixture and whisk to combine.
Step 10 -Add the chicken cubes and the ham cubes to the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 9-11 minutes.
Step 11 -Stir 2 cups of the Swiss cheese into the chicken mixture.
Step 12 -Evenly pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 13 -Evenly sprinkle the chicken mixture with the remaining Swiss cheese.
Step 14 -In a small bowl, add the cooled prosciutto and use the handle of a wooden spoon to crush it into fine crumbs.
Step 15 -Add the breadcrumbs to the crushed prosciutto and toss to combine.
Step 16 -Evenly sprinkle the prosciutto mixture over the chicken mixture.
Step 17 -Bake the chicken mixture until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden-brown, about 30-35 minutes.
Step 18 -Serve garnished with the parsley.
