Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of a classic Chicken Cordon Bleu in meatloaf form with this Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf recipe. Tender ground chicken rolled up with savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, this dish is a comforting and satisfying twist on a traditional favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon 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 (or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
- Additional Swiss cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet or loaf pan.
- Mix the meatloaf: Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form the loaf: Flatten the meat mixture into a rectangle, layer with ham and cheese, then roll up tightly.
- Bake: Place the loaf on the baking sheet or in a loaf pan and bake for 45–50 minutes until fully cooked.
- Optional: Add extra Swiss cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping with crushed Ritz crackers or panko.
- Pair this meatloaf with roasted vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
