Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

8 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 1 pound egg noodles (uncooked)
• 2 cups cooked chicken (cubed or shredded)
• 1 cup thick sliced deli ham or turkey (cubed)
• 1 cup swiss cheese (shredded )
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk (or 2%)
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup swiss cheese (shredded)
• ¾ cup panko breadrcumbs
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C, and lightly spray a 9x13 inch pan with non stick spray.
2. In salted water cook egg noodles until al dente according to package directions, drain and set aside.
3. As the pasta is being cooked, make the cheese sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the flour and stir and cook for 1 more minute.
4. Slowly add the milk while whisking, then add the dijon mustard and pepper and whisk again.
5. Add the parmesan and swiss cheese, and whisk until melted and smooth.
6. To the prepared 9x13 pan, add the cooked noodles, cheese, chicken and ham, and give everything a quick stir. Then pour the cheese sauce on top.
7. Make the topping, in a small bowl combine breadcrumbs with parmesan and butter.
8. Top the casserole filling with the topping, and bake for 25-30 minutes.