MEAT LOAF CORDON BLEU

Meat Loaf Cordon Bleu image

Provided by Susan Johansson

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs
1/4 c parsley, divided, minced
1/2 c bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 tsp salt
1 tsp tarragon
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 bunch green onions, including tops, chopped
1 Tbsp butter
1 c swiss cheese, shredded
2 oz prosciutto or other smoked ham, chopped coarsely
2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 c chicken broth

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat eggs in a large bowl.
3. Add 2 tablespoons parsley, bread crumbs, broth, garlic, salt, tarragon, mustard and pepper.
4. Beat well.
5. Mix in ground beef.
6. Set aside.
7. Saute onions in butter until soft.
8. Blend cheese, ham, remaining parsley and onions in a medium bowl.
9. Set aside.
10. Divide the meat mixture into two equal parts.
11. Pat one part into the stoneware loaf pan to form a layer.
12. Top with cheese mixture.
13. Pat remaining meat mixture on top of cheese.
14. Bake for 45 minutes.
15. Remove stoneware loaf pan from oven and drain off fat.
16. Bake an additional 30 minutes.
17. Cool for 15 minutes in stoneware loaf pan the remove from pan and cool completely in refrigerator.