Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf combines the flavors of the classic dish in a comforting meatloaf. Ground chicken is seasoned and filled with layers of Swiss cheese and ham, baked to perfection for a delicious family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Filling:
- 6 ounces sliced deli ham
- 6 ounces Swiss cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a loaf pan or baking sheet.
- Mix the meatloaf: Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the loaf: Flatten the meat mixture, add ham and cheese, then roll into a loaf.
- Bake: Place the loaf in the pan, bake for 50-60 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest, slice, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a layer of baby spinach before the ham and cheese.
- This meatloaf pairs well with honey mustard sauce or a creamy Dijon drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
