Asparagus Cordon Bleu Food

EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU WITH ASPARAGUS & CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay each butterflied chicken breast on a clean work surface and place a piece of plastic wrap over top. Lightly pound to flatten chicken to 1/4-in. (5-mm) thick with meat mallet, rolling pin or heavy mug. Repeat with remaining breasts.
• Lay one piece of ham and 1/4 cup (60 mL) cheese on each piece of chicken. Roll up each piece of chicken piece like a jelly roll, enclosing the ham and cheese. Set rolls seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
• Mix together yogourt, mustard and olive oil in small dish. Brush onto tops of rolled chicken breasts. In small bowl, mix together breadcrumbs and salt. Sprinkle over mustard mixture, covering tops of rolled breasts evenly. Bake until chicken is cooked through and golden brown, about 20 min. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan of boiling water, cook carrots until almost tender, about 4 min. Add asparagus and continue to cook until asparagus is tender, about 1 min. Drain and serve with chicken rolls.

KETO OPEN-FACED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Whisk eggs and Dijon mustard together in a shallow bowl. Combine almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken cutlets into egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Dredge with almond flour mixture, then set on a plate.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip over and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices are running clear, 3 to 4 minutes more.
• Place chicken cutlets on a baking sheet. Top with slices of ham and cover with shredded Swiss cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU WITH A CREAMY WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Place between 2 pieces of waxed paper; pound with the flat side of a wooden mallet to about 1/4-inch thickness. (Cook's Tip: Meat should be thin, but be careful not to tear.).
• Snap off tough bottoms of asparagus. Place in boiling water and cover for 1 minute. Shock in cold water, drain and pat dry. Set aside.
• Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt, pepper, butter, mustard, garlic and wine. Lay out the chicken breasts, brush the inside of each chicken breast with the melted butter mixture.
• Place 3 asparagus spears on the buttered side of the chicken breast (arrange so that the asparagus tips peek out when the chicken breast is rolled up), and 1 slice each of ham and swiss cheese. Starting from the narrow end, roll each chicken breast up tightly to enclose the filling. (If necessary, secure with toothpicks.)
• Brush outside of each chicken breast with the remaining butter mixture and then roll in bread crumbs. Place the rolls in a 13x9-inch greased baking dish, seam side down, and top with the prepared stuffing.
• Bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce that will accompany this delicious dish.
• White Wine Sauce:.
• Over low heat, melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan, add the shallots; cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the cream, wine, flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and parsley. Stir all together bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce is thickened. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups).

CORDON BLEU CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a sauce pan.
• Stir in flour and salt.
• Add milk and cheese and stir until melted.
• Pour over cordon bleu and serve.

PORK CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• On one half of butterflied pork cutlet, place one slice of ham and two slices of cheese then fold/cover with other half of cutlet and secure open sides with toothpicks.
• Dip into eggs then bread crumbs.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• In large skillet heat oil and butter then cook cutlets on each side until crisp and cooked through.
• Remove and blot dry before serving.

VEAL CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• If using veal round steak, cut into 4 serving pieces.
• Pound meat until 1/4 inch thick.
• Place a slice of ham and cheese on each piece of meat.
• Roll up carefully, beginning at narrow end; secure rolls with wooden picks.
• Mix flour, salt, pepper and allspice; coat rolls with flour mixture.
• Dip rolls into egg, then roll in bread crumbs.
• Melt shortening in large skillet; brown rolls, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat and add water.
• Cover; simmer 45 minutes or until tender.
• Remove cover last 2 or 3 minutes to crisp rolls slightly.