We enjoy the traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu so this unique appetizer caught our attention.
Credit for this recipe goes to LFaraone on allrecipes.com
The only difference between our directions and the original is we froze out bites to use at a later date.
Ingredients
– 9 ounces ground chicken
– ¼ cup cooked, diced ham
– 1 egg
– ½ cup Panko bread crumbs *
– salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
– 8 ounces Swiss cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes
– canola oil for pan-frying
Murlo Notes: * You may require more bread crumbs than stated. We use nearly the entire pack for the recipe.
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Combine chicken, ham, and egg in a large bowl until well-blended. Gradually add bread crumbs until mixture loses its stickiness and can be easily formed into balls. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Form chicken mixture around cheese cubes, forming 2 inch balls. Place on a plate.
4. Heat 1½ inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. Fry balls in hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and place in a baking dish.
8. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and cheese is soft, about 20 minutes. Cool briefly before serving.
Murlo Note: We froze our bites for a future get together. Cook from frozen for 25 minutes at 400 degrees.
