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How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic French dish that is known for its delicious combination of flavors and textures. The traditional dish consists of a breaded and fried chicken breast stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, creating a decadent and savory meal.

For those looking to enjoy the flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu in a more casual and convenient form, a Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich is the perfect option. This recipe takes the delicious components of the classic dish and transforms the...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup diced smoked ham
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast
  • ¼ cup diced dill pickles
  • 4 (1/2 inch thick) slices toasted French bread
  • ¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Combine bread crumbs and 1 teaspoon melted butter in a small bowl.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir ham and onion in melted butter until onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme and cook for 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until flour has lost its raw smell, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and pour in 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk. Place saucepan back over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thick, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and add 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
  • Stir chicken and diced pickle into cheese sauce.
  • Place toasted bread slices on the prepared baking sheet. Brush one side of each bread slice with 3/4 teaspoon melted butter. Turn slices over and top each with 1/4 of the cheese sauce. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon shredded Gruyere cheese over the top of each sandwich. Top with bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake sandwiches in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and chicken mixture is hot, 15 to 20 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    384 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 741mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 277mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 251mg

    Categories

    Poultry recipes
    Sandwich recipes
    Cheese recipes
    Ham recipes
    Bread crumb recipes