Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu with a twist in this delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf recipe. This dish combines the classic elements of ham, Swiss cheese, and seasoned ground chicken, baked to perfection for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Filling:
- 6 slices deli ham
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (divided)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- Mix ingredients: Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Dijon mustard, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Layer: Press half of the chicken mixture into the loaf pan, add ham, Swiss cheese, and top with remaining chicken mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 45–55 minutes until cooked through, adding cheese on top towards the end.
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a crispier top, broil for 1–2 minutes after adding the cheese.
- You can substitute Gruyère for Swiss cheese if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
