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Pork Loin Cordon Bleu
This pork cordon bleu is a different take on the classic chicken version with a few secrets to keep the pork tender and juicy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 605 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loin chops thick cut
- 4 lices deli ham
- 8 lices Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 egg , whisked
- 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F / 225°C.
- Pound chops with a meat mallet. Slice chop crosswise to make a pocket being sure not to slice all the way through.
- Place one piece of ham and 2 slices of cheese in each pocket.
- Mix parsley and mayonnaise and spread a few teaspoons inside each pocket.
- Close pocket and brush the top with the egg.
- Sprinkle the panko mixed with the salt and pepper on top of the egg and press down to adhere.
- Bake chops for about 25 minutes on a sheet tray until 145°F / 65°C degrees internal temperature is reached.
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Notes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in microwave or, covered, in 350°F oven for about 10 minutes, until hot.
- For longer storage, freeze up to 1 month. Best if eaten fresh.
- Thaw in refrigerator. Reheat per above instructions.
- Can be assembled, before cooking, and then frozen for an easy meal prep idea.
- Always lightly pound out chops or use a meat tenderizer.
- Use a mixture of spices and mayonnaise inside of pocket to keep pork tender.
- Don't over cook. The chops should be cooked to 145°F / 63°C.
- Let meat rest, covered for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Use thick cut pork loin chops, bone in or boneless will both work.
- Don't cut all the way through boneless chops, just make a pocket so the cheese doesn't melt out.
Nutrition Information
Calories
605kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
203mg
(68%)
Sodium
1222mg
(51%)
Potassium
652mg
(19%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
605IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
472mg
(47%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 605
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 605kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 203mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1222mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 472mg | 47% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.