Duck Cordon Bleu

This Duck Cordon Bleu recipe transforms a comfort food favorite with tender duck breast, savory ham, and melted cheese. Crispy on the outside and rich on the inside, it’s an impressive yet approachable entrée for weeknight dinners. It takes about an hour to make.

Ingredients

  • 2 Duck Breast,Defrosted
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 4 Slices Swiss Cheese
  • 4 Slices of Ham
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard,Divided
  • ½ cup Flour plus 2 tbsp.
  • 2 Eggs,Beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • 1 cup Half and Half
  • Oil for Frying
  • Plastic Wrap

Direction

  • Carefully remove skin from each duck breast and butterfly the duck breast. Cover with plastic wrap and pound with a meat tenderizer until thin. Remove plastic wrap and season with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste on both sides.
  • Brush one side of each duck breast with half a tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Layer 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of Swiss cheese on top of each duck breast. Tightly and fold on the sides to seal. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for 20 minutes to keep shape.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Set up your breading station with separate bowls for ½ cup flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan. Dredge each duck cordon bleu in flour, eggs, then breadcrumbs until thoroughly coated.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan on medium high heat. Fry each duck cordon bleu on each side for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer duck cordon bleu to a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the internal temp is 165°F.
  • While duck finishes, melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly add half and half and whisk until thickened. Stir in Dijon and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let duck rest for 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over duck cordon bleu and serve.
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