Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf combines the flavors of the classic dish in a hearty and comforting meatloaf. Ground chicken is seasoned and layered with ham, Swiss cheese, and a touch of Dijon mustard for a delicious twist on a traditional meatloaf recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Filling and Topping:
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a loaf pan with olive oil.
- Mix the meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Press half of the mixture into the loaf pan.
- Add the filling: Layer ham and Swiss cheese over the chicken mixture. Spread Dijon mustard and mayonnaise on top. Add the remaining chicken mixture and press down.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until cooked through. Top with mozzarella and bake for another 5 minutes until melted.
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with parsley and slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute provolone for Swiss cheese or turkey for ham if preferred.
- For a crispier top, broil the meatloaf for 2-3 minutes after adding the mozzarella.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
