Lovely Layer Bake With Mock Chicken and Bacon

Submitted by Shannon Cooks

"This dish proves that simple comfort food can be elegant. It's a scrumptious potato casserole layered with mock chicken, mock bacon and a basic herby white sauce. I've created the recipe for vegetarian sensibilities with the use of mock meat products, but if you are a carnivore, there's no need to miss out: simply substitute real bacon slices and 300g real chicken breast pieces. I do encourage you to go the vegetarian route with this dish, though - it's healthier and lower in fat and I swear nobody will know the difference!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 5 medium potatoes, pared & thinly sliced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 slices mock crispy-style imitation bacon (Morningstar Farms brand)
• 1 (300 g) package frozen quorn pieces (the chicken stir fry ones)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon herbes de provence
• 1⁄4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. In medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, heat broth to a boil; reduce heat. Add potatoes; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until fork tender. Drain, reserving broth.
2. Prepare bacon strips and chicken pieces according to package directions. Set aside.
3. In another saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat and blend in flour. Gradually add reserved broth, water and milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and add the Herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Cook until sauce reduces to a spoon-coating consistency. Don’t let it get too thick. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella cheese until melted.
4. In a greased 2 quart baking dish, layer 1/3 each potato-onion mixture, sauce and bacon. Repeat layers twice. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes. Can be served as a side dish or main course.

Reviews

[Batlady]

I made this again last night. I added broccoli this time and did it all the same as last time. Strangely I didnt need to add extra flour this time. I couldnt find the herbs so used a little seasoning in the water/milk mixture. I also added extra mozzarella to the top. I took a photo and added it, as I thought it looked REALLY good!<br/>Everyone loved it! Thanks again! 5 stars!

 

[Wish I Could Cook]

I wish I could give more stars, this was outstanding! I used sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes. And the recipe didn't specify anything about the onion other than in the layering directions. I used half an onion, cut into rings and boiled it with the potatoes. The Morningstar bacon added a lot of flavor, I think it would be just as good with or without the Quorn. Thanks Shannon W. for a wonderful dish!