I made this last night & if I had time, I would have sat down while eating & written my post because it instantaneously reminded me of why I love food. Well one of the many reasons I love food: the memories it so often creates. Chicken Cordon Bleu was one of my favorite meals that my mom made, and when I headed off to college, she sent me, along with my millions of other things, with four already made frozen pieces in a little aluminum tray.
Shortly after making friends with the girls next door & returning from my first visit home in early October, I decided to share. Well, let me tell you, after eating my mom's chicken cordon bleu, those girls next door became friends for life. In fact, I pretty much brought them back a whole meal of it every time I came back from home. When we moved off campus together as juniors, this meal was obviously a popular request. So I soon learned how to make it, and was preparing it quite often at 395 South College Ave.
Now, every time I make it, I find my mind wandering back to the college years and my friends Ash & Laurie (aka Tort), and most times end up calling them shortly after I make it. It's the perfect go to for a delicious meal that impresses everyone & could possibly make you a few friends. Enjoy!
Ingredients
6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
6 Slices of Ham & 6 Slices of Cheese (I use American because I don't like Swiss)
1 Cup of Italian Bread Crumbs
1/2 Cup of Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Cup of Butter
2 tbs. of Dijon Mustard
1 tbs. of Worcestershire Sauce
"Stuff" chicken w/ one slice of ham & one slice of cheese & hold together with two toothpicks.
Melt butter & mix with mustard, & Worcestershire sauce.
Mix Parmesan cheese & bread crumbs.
Dip chicken in dijon sauce & role in bread crumb/cheese mixture.
Place chicken in baking dish & pour and leftover dijon sauce on top of chicken before baking.
Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes
