6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, flattened thin
6 slices of good smoked ham
6 slices Swiss cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup flour
Italian bread crumbs
Oil for frying
MORNAY SAUCE
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk, heated
Salt
Pepper
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Drop lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated Swiss cheese
1 beaten egg yolk
Pound chicken until thin. Place 1 piece of ham and one piece of cheese on each breast. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. Dip in egg, flour, egg again and then bread crumbs. Coat thoroughly. Deep fry at 355° each piece until brown (10 minutes) and drain on paper towels.
SAUCE
Melt butter in saucepan; stir in flour and cook (stirring constantly) until bubbly. DO NOT LET IT BROWN. Add hot milk and stir until thickened. Add salt and pepper; lower heat and add cheeses. Add small amount sauce to egg yolk, then add mixture back into sauce. Add lemon juice. Pour sauce over chicken and serve immediately. Good with wild rice, salad and crusty French bread.
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