Description
A delicious twist on a classic dish, this Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf is a flavorful and comforting meal that combines the flavors of chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese in a tender meatloaf, topped with a creamy mustard sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, divided
- 6 slices Black Forest ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Mix Meatloaf Ingredients: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, diced onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, grated parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs. Mix until just combined.
- Shape Meatloaf: Place the mixture on parchment paper and flatten it into an 8×12-inch rectangle. Layer with ham and cheese slices, then roll into a log.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the meatloaf to the loaf pan, seam side down. Top with remaining breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for about 75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Make Sauce: While the meatloaf rests, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Cook until thickened, then stir in Dijon mustard and parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Slice the meatloaf and drizzle with the creamy mustard sauce. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf, Meatloaf Recipe, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food
