VENISON CORDON BLEU

Venison Cordon Bleu image

In Clear, Alaska, reader Janette Yingling rolls up venison tenderloin with thin slices of ham and Swiss cheese before baking. She serves the attractive venison rolls with crusty French bread for dipping in the broth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 venison tenderloin steaks (5 to 6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
4 thin slices fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup beef broth
Sliced French bread, optional

Steps:

Flatten steaks to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. top each with a slice of cheese and ham; roll up tightly. Secure with toothpicks., In a large skillet, brown roll-ups in butter on all sides. Transfer to an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Pour broth over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and the meat juices run clear. Serve roll-ups and pan juices with French bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.