Description
Indulge in a delightful fusion of comfort food and gourmet flair with this Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf. Juicy ground chicken is enveloped with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, creating a flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and impressive in presentation, this recipe is sure to win over your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup ketchup (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a loaf pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, diced ham, shredded Swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, and Dijon mustard. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing firmly to shape it into a compact loaf.
- Spread ketchup generously over the top of the meatloaf. Optionally, swirl in brown sugar or sprinkle extra cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for about ten minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 136g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg