Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf is a fun and flavorful twist on two classic dishes! Ground chicken is combined with herbs, spices, and cheese, then rolled up with ham and Swiss cheese like a cordon bleu. Baked to perfection and topped with a creamy sauce, it’s a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
-
For the Meatloaf:
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, divided
- 6 slices Black Forest ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
-
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Make Meatloaf Mixture: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, egg, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and ¼ cup breadcrumbs. Mix well.
- Assemble and Roll: Place the mixture on parchment paper and flatten into a rectangle. Layer with ham and Swiss cheese. Use the paper to roll the meat into a log. Transfer to the prepared pan, seam-side down.
- Top and Bake: Mix remaining breadcrumbs with melted butter and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle over the meatloaf. Bake for 75 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F (74°C).
- Make Sauce: While the meatloaf bakes, melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Whisk in Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Let meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving with the prepared sauce.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or a combination of ground chicken and turkey instead of just chicken.
- If you don’t have panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs.
- For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of Gruyère cheese and Swiss cheese for the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of meatloaf with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg