I created this recipe for chicken Cordon Bleu bites to duplicate some appetizers I had last summer at Stew Leonard's famous dairy retail store in Connecticut. They are great as appetizers or as fun food for kids. I love to make them with bread crumbs seasoned with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- ounces ground chicken: 9 piece
- cooked, diced ham: 0.25 cup
- egg: 1 piece
- bread crumbs: 0.5 cup
- salt and freshly ground black pepper: (to taste)
- ounces Swiss cheese: 8 piece (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- canola oil for pan-frying:
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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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.
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Form chicken mixture around cheese cubes, forming 2-inch balls. Place on a plate.
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Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Fry balls in hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and place in a baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and cheese is soft, about 20 minutes. Cool briefly before serving.
