Cordon Bleu Appetizer Recipes

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the chicken, ham, and egg in a large bowl until well blended. Gradually add bread crumbs until the mixture loses its stickiness and can be easily formed into balls.
• Form the chicken mixture around the cheese cubes, forming 2 inch balls. Place on a plate.
• Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the balls until the outsides are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and place in baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until cooked through and cheese is soft, about 20 minutes. Cool briefly before serving.

CORDON BLEU APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in Swiss cheese, ham and 1/4 cup chives. Spread about 1 tablespoon mixture over each bread slice; place in a 15x10x1-in. pan., Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining chives.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray rimmed baking pan with cooking spray.
• In 8-inch skillet, cook Topping ingredients 6 to 8 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crumbs are deeply browned. Reserve.
• Meanwhile, place chicken breasts on cutting board. Cut each breast in half horizontally into two 4-oz pieces. Place each breast piece between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Beginning in center of each breast, gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
• Season chicken pieces with salt; divide spinach, and layer on breasts. Top spinach with cheese and ham. Beginning from narrow end, roll breasts and seal each end with toothpick; place in pan.
• Brush each breast with egg white mixture; spoon bread crumbs on each roll, pressing gently so crumbs adhere. Roast 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and filling in chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F. Remove toothpicks before serving.

CORDON BLEU APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in the Swiss cheese, ham and 1/4 cup of the chives.
• Spread 1 tbsp mixture over each bread slice; place on ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until light browned. Sprinkle with remaining chives.

CHICKEN CORDON-BLEU ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack. Arrange chicken in a single layer on a large cutting board; cover with plastic wrap. Gently pound with the flat side of a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Divide cheese evenly among chicken cutlets, spreading to edges in a thin layer. Overlap 2 slices of prosciutto on each cutlet to fully cover. Starting from one short end, tightly roll up cutlets and secure each with a toothpick or small skewer. Brush with Dijonnaise to evenly coat.
• Roll in crushed cereal, pressing with your hands as necessary to fully coat. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, seam-sides down. Bake until cooked through and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Remove toothpicks and slice; serve.