Lovely Layer Bake With Mock Chicken And Bacon

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 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.