Homemade Cordon Bleu

Cooking Time Ingrédients Instructions
Cordon bleu maison

THEcordon bleuMy friends, this is a classic family favorite. And don't be fooled: homemade is a whole different level compared to the frozen version of your childhood! With a thin chicken cutlet, ham, and a good stretchy cheese, you get a simple, satisfying, and quintessentially French dish.

30 minute

Preparation Time

4 Person

Portions

AVERAGE

Difficulty level

Ingredients

The ingredients needed for your recipe.

  • 4 thin chicken cutlets
  • 4 slices of turkey ham
  • 4 slices of cheese (Emmental, Comté or Raclette)
  • 100g of breadcrumbs
  • 50g of flour
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • A drizzle of oil for cooking

Instructions

Follow these steps carefully to get the best results.

  • Take your chicken cutlets and open them like a book, making sure they're completely flat. No cheating: if the cutlet is too thick, take out your knife and slice it. That's the basic method.
  • Slip a slice of ham and a slice of cheese inside. There's no need to put in three kilos: we're looking for balance, not a trucker's snack.
  • Carefully close the escalope. If necessary, secure it with a toothpick (a little chef's secret, it prevents disasters during cooking).
  • Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with breadcrumbs.
  • Coat your cordon bleus first in flour, then in egg, then in breadcrumbs. Take your time; a good coating makes all the difference.
  • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of oil. Brown your cordon bleus for 5 minutes on each side over medium heat. The outside should be crispy, the inside tender.

Gourmet Tip

Serve your cordon bleu with a well-seasoned green salad or homemade mashed potatoes. Simple, French, satisfying… a true bistro meal.

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