Similar to chicken cordon bleu, this zucchini cordon bleu involves stuffing zucchini with ham and cheese before breading it and cooking it until golden and crisp. This recipe is great if you have an abundance of round zucchini in your garden or are looking to add more vegetables to your diet. This zucchini cordon bleu recipe can be served for dinner when it is paired with other dishes like salad, fries, rice pilaf, or roasted potatoes.
To make this zucchini cordon bleu recipe, thinly sliced zucchini rounds are sandwiches with ham and cheese before being breaded and baked in the oven. By drizzling the exterior of the zucchini cordon bleu with olive oil, they become extra crispy and golden in the oven without drying out.
What is Zucchini Cordon Bleu?
This zucchini cordon bleu recipe is inspired by chicken cordon bleu, which is a dish with Swiss and French origins. Chicken cordon bleu is made with chicken breast that is stuffed with ham and cheese before being breaded and pan-fried or deep-fried. This zucchini cordon bleu is a little different as instead of chicken, it involves thinly sliced rounds of zucchini, and rather than being fried, it is baked in the oven.
Pro Tips
- Don’t slice the zucchini too thick as thinner zucchini slices will bake more quickly in the oven.
- Cut the cheese and ham into circles so they sit between the zucchini slices without sticking out.
- While chicken cordon bleu commonly uses Swiss cheese, you could use whatever cheese you prefer as long as it melts well in the oven. Mozzarella, provolone, gruyere, and cheddar would all be delicious options.
- For added flavor, you could replace the plain breadcrumbs with seasoned breadcrumbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Serve with Zucchini Cordon Bleu?
Zucchini cordon bleu can be served with any of your favorite side dishes such as herb roasted baby potatoes, tomato salad, roasted Brussels sprouts, steamed asparagus, or rice pilaf.
Where Can I Find Round Zucchini?
There are several varieties of round zucchini that you can grow in your garden such as ronde de nice, tondo di Toscana, or round Piacenza. However, if you would prefer not to grow them yourself, you may also be able to find them at your local farmer’s market or any growers that are local to you that grow heirloom vegetables.
Can I Replace Round Zucchini With Another Type of Zucchini?
Yes, you definitely could! For this recipe, the best alternative to round zucchini would be one that has become overgrown in the garden. This will ensure that you can get large slices to fill with the cheese and ham.
Can I Cook Zucchini Cordon Bleu in an Air Fryer?
Yes, using an air fryer is a wonderful option for cooking zucchini cordon bleu. To make them in an air fryer, make sure you leave enough space between the zucchini cordon bleu to allow for air circulation. You can also turn them halfway during the cooking process to ensure that the coating crisps up on both sides.
How to Store Zucchini Cordon Bleu
To store zucchini cordon bleu, simply place it in a sealed container in the fridge where it should keep for up to 3 days. It isn’t recommended that you store them in the freezer as the zucchini will become mush during the freezing process.
Ingredients
How to Make Zucchini Cordon Bleu
Wash the zucchini, trim the ends, and slice it into thin slices.
Wash the zucchini, trim the ends, and slice it into thin slices.
Top a slice of zucchini with 1 slice each of ham and cheese, and sandwich with another zucchini slice. Repeat with the remaining zucchini slices, ham, and cheese.
Top a slice of zucchini with 1 slice each of ham and cheese, and sandwich with another zucchini slice. Repeat with the remaining zucchini slices, ham, and cheese.
Dip the zucchini cordon bleu in the flour.
Dip the zucchini cordon bleu in the flour.
Coat the zucchini cordon bleu with the beaten eggs.
Coat the zucchini cordon bleu with the beaten eggs.
Coat the zucchini cordon bleu with the breadcrumbs.
Coat the zucchini cordon bleu with the breadcrumbs.
Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet that has been drizzled with olive oil. Drizzle the zucchini cordon bleu with olive oil. Bake them in a 360 F/180 C oven for 25 minutes.
Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet that has been drizzled with olive oil. Drizzle the zucchini cordon bleu with olive oil. Bake them in a 360 F/180 C oven for 25 minutes.
Serve immediately!
Serve immediately!
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