chicken cordon bleu bites

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 9 ounces ground chicken
• 1/4 cup cooked, diced ham
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 8 ounces swiss cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• canola oil for pan-frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine the chicken, ham, and egg in a large bowl until well blended. gradually add bread crumbs until the mixture loses its stickiness and can be easily formed into balls.
• form the chicken mixture around the cheese cubes, forming 2 inch balls. place on a plate.
• heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). fry the balls until the outsides are golden brown, about 4 minutes. drain on paper towels, and place in baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until cooked through and cheese is soft, about 20 minutes. cool briefly before serving.