CHICKEN & HAM LOAF RECIPE

• Cut a 1" slice off the of the loaf.
• Pull out the soft bread from inside.
• Use for making bread crumbs.
• Leave 1/2 " inner lining of bread to preserve this shape.
• Melt 4 tblsp of the butter.
• Spread this on to the loaf inside and out.
• Replace the lid and place the loaf on baking tray.
• Bake it for 10 minutes at 400 F.
• Let it cool.
• Cook the onions in the remaining butter.
• Combine mushroom and cook for more 2 minutes.
• Mix in the parsley.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine together the bacon, ham and 3 tblsp of bread crumbs.
• Stir in thyme and season to taste.
• Press half ham mixture well down into the loaf case.
• Cover with onion and mushroom mixture.
• Place chicken on and cover it with the onion mixture and a layer of ham mixture.
• Replace the lid.
• Wrap the loaf in foil.
• Bake it in oven at 375 f for 45 minutes.
• Cut into thick slices.
• Serve hot or cold.