Reverse Cordon Bleu Recipes

INSIDE-OUT CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Mix the jam, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
• Lay out a long piece of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Place the chicken on the plastic and brush half of the jam mixture evenly on top of each breast. Mound a quarter of the cheese on each piece of chicken, then wrap 2 slices of ham around each breast to cover the cheese. Place another piece of plastic over the chicken and gently pound with a mallet or heavy skillet until about 1/4 inch thick.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until cooked through but still moist, 3 to 4 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the shallot, mustard, vinegar and the remaining jam mixture in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to make a smooth dressing.
• Place each piece of chicken on a plate and drizzle with dressing. Toss the greens with the remaining dressing; serve with the chicken.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

EASY OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Place 3 cutlets side by side in the prepared pan and season with salt and pepper. Top with overlapping ham slices, starting 1/4 inch away from the edges of the cutlets. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese over ham. Lay remaining 3 cutlets side by side on top, covering all the Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle flour on top, spreading with hands to cover.
• Combine beaten egg and milk in a bowl; pour over the chicken.
• Combine bread crumbs with oregano in a bowl; sprinkle over the top and sides to cover all surfaces of chicken. Spoon any excess egg mixture from the bottom of the pan over the chicken. Drizzle melted butter on top; pour chicken broth around the edges. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cutlets are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Turn oven to broil and cook until top is crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes more.

OVEN CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper; arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Top each with one slice of ham and a half slice of cheese, folding ham in half and covering chicken as much as possible. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Carefully spritz bread crumbs with cooking spray, keeping crumbs in place. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°., For sauce, in a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce to medium heat. Stir in wine and cheese; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve. Serve with chicken.

ONE SKILLET INSIDE-OUT CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. In 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Meanwhile, in shallow bowl, stir together flour, salt and pepper. In second shallow bowl, beat egg. In third shallow bowl, place bread crumbs.
• When oil is hot, coat all sides of each chicken breast slice with flour mixture, then egg and bread crumbs. Place in skillet; cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. If necessary, cook in 2 batches.
• Once all chicken is golden, arrange all slices in skillet. Place 1 cheese slice on each chicken breast slice. Top each with 1 ham slice and second cheese slice.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is hot, bubbly and golden brown, and chicken is no longer pink in center.

REVERSE CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Slice each breast on the horizontal to create a small pocket for stuffing. Lightly pound each to tenderize.
• Place the swiss cheese in each.
• Wrap the breasts with approximately 2 slices of bacon each.
• Place in a cold fry pan, and turn the heat to medium.
• Fry until bacon turns crispy, and the chicken is cooked through, turning once.
• Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.

CLASSIC CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 400F. Toss the bread crumbs with the butter, garlic powder, and thyme. Spread them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Bake the breadcrumbs for 5 minutes, shaking the pan every minute until the breadcrumbs are browned.
• Butterfly each chicken breast. You will now have four pieces.
• Pound each piece of chicken into a thin sheet.
• Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Take one piece and lay it flat. Add a slice of swiss cheese and two slices of ham.
• Roll the chicken into a log or simply fold in half. Try to tuck the ham and cheese into the chicken as much as you can.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Slather it over the chicken, coating it on all sides.
• Press the toasted bread crumbs onto the chicken to completely coat.
• Place on a parchment lined baking sheet or a buttered casserole dish and bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F. While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. Prepare the sauce.
• Gather your ingredients.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once its melted whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes on low heat.
• Add the garlic and cream cheese. Cook until the cream cheese has melted. Add in the chicken bouillon, water, and cream and cook, stirring frequently until the sauce is hot and has thickened. Whisk in the Dijon mustard, pepper, and the parmesan cheese.
• Remove the chicken from the oven once it is golden brown, cheese is oozing and the internal temperature is 165F.
• Spoon the sauce over the cooked chicken and serve immediately.

HOLIDAY ROAST TURKEY CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil.
• Place turkey breast, skin-side down, on a work surface. Open it up and trim off any connective tissue. Cut at an angle along the natural seam of the turkey and butterfly it open so it's all about the same thickness; don't cut all the way through.
• Season turkey breast with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and cayenne. Spread Dijon over the surface and then spread pesto over that. Scatter dried cranberries over top, then layer with ham and provolone cheese.
• Roll turkey breast from one side to the other to enclose the filling, and flip so the skin is facing up. Tie around the center with a kitchen string to secure. Repeat ties at 1-inch intervals along the length of the roast all the way to each end. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Season the top and sides with remaining salt and pepper.
• Roast in the center of the preheated oven until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (65 degrees C), 1 ½ to 2 hours.
• Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Cut off strings and slice.