Cordon bleu

Cordon Bleu is a French dish that traditionally consists of chicken breast, ham, and cheese. The cheese is usually Gruyere, but can also be Swiss. The dish is named after the blue ribbon worn by knights of the highest order of the French Legion of Honour.

The dish was most likely created in the early 20th century. It was first mentioned in a cookbook in 1934, and became popular in the United States in the 1950s.

There are many different variations of Cordon Bleu, but the most common is the one with chicken, ham, and cheese. Other variations include adding mushrooms, onions, or other vegetables.

Advice

When making cordon bleu, the most important thing to keep in mind is that it takes time and patience. Start by pounding the chicken breasts into thin pieces and ensure the chicken is completely cooked through before adding the ham and cheese. When it comes to breading, use a combination of flour and breadcrumbs to get the perfect golden crunch. Finally, when it comes to the sauce, you can use a classic white wine sauce or even a creamy mushroom sauce for a delicious twist. In the end, it’s best to take your time and to be mindful of each step to ensure that the cordon bleu is as delicious as possible.

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Recipes

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Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • panko bread crumb
  • garlic
  • gruyère cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • egg
  • chicken breast
  • thyme
  • prosciutto di parma
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • salt
  • panko bread crumb
  • olive oil
  • all purpose flour
  • swiss cheese
  • thyme
  • water
  • egg
  • double chicken breast
  • deli ham
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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • egg
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • dijon mustard
  • all purpose flour
  • chicken breast
  • mayonnaise
  • parmesan cheese
  • swiss cheese
  • ham
  • oil spray
  • panko breadcrumb
  • salt
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • whipping cream
  • cornstarch
  • chicken bouillon
  • paprika
  • white wine
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • chicken breast
  • ham
  • swiss cheese
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • all purpose flour
  • bread crumb
  • egg
  • butter
  • chicken breast
  • smoked ham
  • lorraine swiss cheese
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Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • heavy cream
  • panko breadcrumb
  • butter
  • chicken bouillon
  • dijon mustard
  • black pepper
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • water
  • parmesan cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • chicken breast
  • mayonnaise
  • cream cheese
  • swiss cheese
  • butter
  • ham
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • mayonnaise
  • yellow mustard
  • corn flakes cereal
  • chicken breast
  • butter
  • swiss cheese
  • ham
  • salt
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Cordon bleu

  • groviera
  • olio di
  • pangrattato
  • petto di pollo intero
  • prosciutto cotto
  • sale fino
  • uovum
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • salt
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • parsley
  • oil
  • bread crumb
  • chicken breast
  • swiss cheese
  • ham
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Turkey Cordon Bleu

  • egg
  • thyme
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • bread crumb
  • all purpose flour
  • turkey tenderloin
  • dijon mustard
  • butter
  • parmesan cheese
  • havarti cheese
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • oil
  • rice flour
  • clarified butter
  • cajun seasoning
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • salt
  • chicken breast
  • cayenne pepper
  • ham
  • egg
  • hot sauce
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • paprika
  • white pepper
  • bread crumb
  • wheat flour
  • all purpose flour
  • egg yolk
  • gruyère cheese
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • oil
  • rice flour
  • clarified butter
  • cajun seasoning
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • salt
  • chicken breast
  • cayenne pepper
  • ham
  • egg
  • hot sauce
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • paprika
  • white pepper
  • bread crumb
  • wheat flour
  • all purpose flour
  • egg yolk
  • gruyère cheese
  • breading
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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Asparagus

  • all purpose flour
  • panko breadcrumb
  • egg
  • chicken breast
  • deli ham
  • gruyère cheese
  • asparagus
  • tarragon sauce
  • tarragon
  • oil spray
  • salt
  • tarragon
  • toothpick
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • chicken stock
  • panko bread crumb
  • thyme
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • egg
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • dijon mustard
  • all purpose flour
  • cream
  • block cheese
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • chicken cutlets un crumbed schnitzel
  • ham
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • milk
  • panko breadcrumb
  • dijon mustard
  • onion
  • worcestershire sauce
  • lemon
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • parmesan cheese
  • italian seasoning
  • parsley
  • butter
  • garlic
  • chicken breast
  • swiss cheese
  • ham
  • olive oil
  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
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Zurich Cordon Bleu

  • salt
  • lemon
  • bread crumb
  • all purpose flour
  • canola oil
  • egg
  • pork cutlet
  • deli ham
  • emmentaler cheese
  • butter

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
all purpose flour
chicken breast
egg
butter
ham
swiss cheese
bread crumb
olive oil
dijon mustard
panko bread crumb
thyme
parmesan cheese
paprika
black pepper
gruyère cheese
water
milk
panko breadcrumb
garlic powder
garlic
deli ham
mayonnaise
cornstarch
oil
lemon
oil spray
chicken bouillon
heavy cream
parsley
rice flour
clarified butter
cajun seasoning
cayenne pepper
hot sauce
lemon juice
white pepper
wheat flour
egg yolk
tarragon
prosciutto di parma
double chicken breast
mascarpone cheese
mustard
emmentaler
black forest ham
whipping cream
white wine
smoked ham
lorraine swiss cheese
cream cheese
yellow mustard
corn flakes cereal
groviera
olio di
pangrattato
petto di pollo intero
prosciutto cotto
sale fino
uovum
turkey tenderloin
havarti cheese
brown sugar
apple cider vinegar
vegetable oil
basil
fontina cheese
prosciutto
red pepper flake
breading
asparagus
tarragon sauce
toothpick
rice bran
plank swiss
chicken soup cream
chicken stuffing
chicken stock
onion powder
cream
block cheese
chicken cutlets un crumbed schnitzel
onion
worcestershire sauce
italian seasoning
canola oil
pork cutlet
emmentaler cheese

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • egg

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 76%
  • all purpose flour 71%
  • chicken breast 71%

Common Ingredients

  • egg 62%
  • ham 57%
  • butter 48%
  • swiss cheese 48%

Usual Ingredients

  • bread crumb 29%
  • dijon mustard 29%
  • olive oil 29%

Rarey Ingredients

  • black pepper 24%
  • panko bread crumb 24%
  • thyme 24%