Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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2 teaspoons minced onion.
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder.
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1/2 teaspoon dried parsley.
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2 lbs. ground chicken.
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1 egg.
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1/4 cup plain bread crumbs.
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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1/4 cup mayonnaise.
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6 slices Virginia chicken ham.
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6 slices Swiss cheese.
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3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs for topping.
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1 cup skim or 1% milk.
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3 tablespoons butter.
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3 tablespoons flour.
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1/4 cup heavy cream.
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Mix chicken with egg, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, onion, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
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In a loaf pan, layer half the chicken mixture, followed by chicken ham and cheese. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture.
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Bake for 25 minutes, then add panko breadcrumbs, and bake for another 15 minutes.
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For the gravy, melt butter, whisk in flour, add cream, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer, then add Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
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Let the meatloaf rest, slice, and serve with gravy.
Notes:
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Layering the ham and cheese between the chicken mixture creates a delicious, melted center.
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Resting the meatloaf before slicing helps keep it together and makes it easier to serve.