Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf
A unique twist on a classic dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table.
Equipment
- 9" x 5" loaf pan For shaping the meatloaf.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 0.25 cup plain bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons minced onion
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 6 slices Virginia ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 0.75 cup fresh or panko breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of bread crumbs, minced onion, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Spray a 9" x 5" loaf pan with cooking spray. Spread half of the meat mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan.
- Layer three slices of ham and three slices of cheese on top of the meat mixture. Repeat with another layer of ham and cheese.
- Spread the remaining meat mixture over the top, ensuring it covers the layers evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with the remaining breadcrumbs.
- Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes. If the breadcrumbs start to brown too quickly, cover the meatloaf with foil halfway through.
- While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the creamy Dijon gravy. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add the heavy cream, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, whisking to combine. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer and thicken for about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, mixing well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Once the meatloaf is done, let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully lift it out and slice.
- Serve the meatloaf with the creamy Dijon gravy on the side or spooned over the top.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped fresh herbs like thyme or basil. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.