STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS


4-6 thick chicken breast halves
1 1/2 c. grated Swiss cheese, divided 
1/4 lb. thick sliced deli ham, finely diced
1/2 c. green onions 
bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Slice chicken breasts in half, lengthwise, to make two thin slices the same shape. Keep pieces together, as you will be assembling these like a sandwich. 

In a medium bowl, toss 1 cup of cheese with salami and onions. Divide the mix evenly over half of the chicken slices. Place the other piece of the chicken breast on top of the the chicken and cheese, and secure with toothpicks. Place in a 9x13x2 inch pan which has been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Melt the butter in the microwave, and drizzle evenly over top of the chicken breasts. Shake bread crumbs over surface of the chicken. Sprinkle with remaining Swiss cheese.

Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Serve immediately.

 

GOOD MASHED POTATOES

4 to 6 medium to large baking potatoes
3 oz. cream cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. sour cream
1 Tbsp. butter
salt and pepper to taste


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Peel potatoes and boil in water until flaky and done. Drain water and mash potatoes. Add cream cheese, sour cream and butter. Whip until creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Put mixture into buttered baking dish, and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. 

To prepare ahead of time and serve later, keep in refrigerator (2 to 3 days, covered). Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until steaming and hot in center.