Crescent Cordon Bleu

         This is by far the easiest recipe I have come across in my lifetime for Cordon Bleu. Using refrigerated crescent roll dough, this meal is prepared and baked in a short time. Fall has definitely arrived in my area, the heater has been turned on slightly and I am in the midst of searching for the best comfort food recipes that I can share with you all. The catch is I want comfort food, but I also want quick and easy meals that are filling and taste delicious.

            Everyday brings another round of the Mom Taxi, after school activities, sports, errands, shopping, you name it! So yeah, I want simple recipes that taste super good. The best benefit of this recipe is that they can be eaten on the run.

There is no muss, no fuss to really speak of. I have not heard a single complaint when making these for dinner. I am going to put my brain into overdrive for the next bit of time and see what else I can make in this manner. I am sure there will be many variations suggested by you awesome readers.

Right now I am thinking of Ruebens, Cheeseburgers and BLTs. Stay tuned, you never know what is coming next out of my brain.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Can I use leftover chicken?

You can definitely use up the chicken you have. I, sometimes, grill up a couple chicken breasts for this meal, or I will roast them in the oven. This is not to say that I am not also known for buying a quick rotisserie chicken from the local market.

            How do I store these?

These can be kept in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator, if there are any left over. They can also be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.

            Do these really taste like Cordon Bleu?

This may not be an exact copy as far as taste, but it does taste like Chicken Cordon Bleu. My family loves this recipe and never complains about it. These do not look the same, but again, made this way, they are portable and easy to eat on those nights we are running like crazy.

What do you need to make Crescent Cordon Bleu

2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced thin

8 slices of Deli style ham

8 slices of Swiss cheese

1 can crescent roll dough, 8 rolls

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp Italian seasoning

How to make Crescent Cordon Bleu

FIRST STEP:

Preheat your oven to 375*

Spray a baking sheet with non stick spray, or lay a piece of parchment on the baking sheet

SECOND STEP:

Remove the crescent roll dough from the can and lay out in a long rectangle

Pinch all seams together tightly

THIRD STEP:

Sprinkle with the Italian Seasoning

Layer the ingredients as follows

                        Swiss Cheese slices

                        Ham slices

                        Thinly sliced Chicken

FOURTH STEP:

Begin rolling the dough up like a cinnamon roll

Cut into 8 equal slices

FIFTH STEP:

Place each on the baking sheet

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until they start to become lightly golden

Stir together the honey and the mustard and use as a dipping sauce.

Enjoy!