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Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf

This hearty Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf puts a fun twist on the classic dish by layering tender ground chicken with savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, then topping it off with golden buttery breadcrumbs. Finished with a creamy Dijon cheese sauce, it's perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Family Favorites, Main Dish
Cuisine American, European-Inspired
Servings 6
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground chicken
  • 0.5 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs divided
  • 6 slices Black Forest ham
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.33 cup parmesan cheese finely grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, onion, garlic, Dijon, parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs. Mix well by hand until fully combined.
  • On a sheet of parchment or wax paper, flatten meat mixture into an 8x12-inch rectangle.
  • Layer with ham slices, then top with Swiss cheese.
  • Using the parchment paper to help, roll the mixture into a log starting from the short side.
  • Transfer to prepared loaf pan seam-side down and remove parchment.
  • Mix remaining breadcrumbs with melted butter and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle over meatloaf.
  • Bake for about 75 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Start checking at 1 hour.
  • While meatloaf rests, prepare the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in Dijon mustard and parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slice meatloaf and serve topped with warm sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

To make this extra special, try adding a bit of nutmeg to the sauce or swapping out the Swiss for Gruyère cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal
Keyword Chicken Cordon Bleu, Dijon sauce, ground chicken, ham, Meatloaf, Swiss cheese
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