Description
Succulent chicken cordon bleu meatloaf delivers classic flavors in hearty comfort food form. Swiss cheese and ham elevate this traditional dish with gourmet flair you’ll savor until the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 12 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for topping)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and prepare a loaf pan with grease or parchment paper.
- Blend ground chicken, diced ham, shredded Swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are just incorporated.
- Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan, carefully leveling the surface with a spatula for even cooking.
- Create a crispy topping by mixing melted butter with additional breadcrumbs, then generously distribute over the meatloaf’s surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and roast for 50-55 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) for safe consumption.
- Once cooked, extract the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps the juices redistribute and makes slicing easier.
- Slice the meatloaf into hearty portions and serve while still warm, revealing the delightful layers of chicken, ham, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Keep the meat mixture light by mixing ingredients gently to prevent dense, tough meatloaf texture.
- Drain excess moisture from ham to ensure the meatloaf stays firm and doesn’t become watery during baking.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for a more tender and moist result compared to store-bought dried breadcrumbs.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg