Description
Succulent chicken cordon bleu meatloaf combines classic comfort food with elegant French-inspired flavors. Ham and Swiss cheese create a rich, savory center that delivers hearty satisfaction when you slice into this comforting main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chicken
- 4 ounces (4 oz) deli ham slices
- 4 ounces (4 oz) Swiss cheese slices
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a loaf pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- Combine ground chicken with breadcrumbs, egg, milk, and seasonings in a mixing bowl, blending thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer half of the meat mixture into the prepared pan, carefully pressing and creating an even, compact layer.
- Arrange ham slices across the initial meat layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place Swiss cheese slices directly on top of the ham, creating a uniform cheese layer.
- Gently cover the cheese and ham with remaining meat mixture, smoothing the surface to seal the filling completely.
- Whisk Dijon mustard and mayonnaise together, then generously spread the creamy mixture across the meatloaf’s top surface.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, verifying doneness by checking that internal temperature reaches 165F (74C).
- Remove from oven and allow meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes, which helps stabilize the structure and makes slicing easier.
- Slice and serve warm, revealing the delicious ham and cheese center.
Notes
- Customize the meatloaf by swapping ground chicken with turkey or lean beef for varied protein options.
- Reduce breadcrumbs or use gluten-free alternatives to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Use low-fat ham and Swiss cheese to create a lighter version of this indulgent dish without compromising flavor.
- Add finely chopped herbs like parsley or thyme to the meat mixture for an extra layer of aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg