Ingredients
– 2 pounds ground chicken
– 1 egg
– 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
– 2 teaspoons minced onion
– 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
– 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 6 slices ham
– 6 slices Swiss cheese
– 3/4 cup fresh or panko breadcrumbs for topping
– 3 tablespoons butter for Creamy Dijon Gravy
– 3 tablespoons flour for Creamy Dijon Gravy
– 1/4 cup heavy cream for Creamy Dijon Gravy
– 1 cup skim or 1% milk for Creamy Dijon Gravy
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for Creamy Dijon Gravy
– 1 tablespoon dijon mustard for Creamy Dijon Gravy
– 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese for Creamy Dijon Gravy
– 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg for Creamy Dijon Gravy
– Pinch of salt and pepper for Creamy Dijon Gravy
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF.
2-Mix 2 pounds ground chicken with 1 egg, 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons minced onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise in a bowl.
3-Spray a 9″x5″ loaf pan and spread half of the chicken mixture evenly on the bottom.
4-Layer with three slices of ham and three slices of Swiss cheese, then add another layer of three slices of ham and three slices of Swiss cheese.
5-Spread the remaining chicken mixture on top evenly.
6-Bake for 25 minutes, then sprinkle 3/4 cup fresh or panko breadcrumbs on top.
7-Return to the oven for 15 more minutes, covering with foil if the breadcrumbs brown too fast.
8-For the gravy, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan, whisk in 3 tablespoons flour, and cook for one minute. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 cup skim or 1% milk, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, then simmer until thickened.
9-Stir in 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
10-Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
11-Serve with the gravy spooned on top or on the side.
Last Step:
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๐ง Use fresh Swiss cheese slices for the best melt and authentic flavor.
๐ฟ Freshly grated nutmeg in the gravy adds a warm depth to the sauce.
โฒ Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to keep it juicy and easier to cut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
