Turkey Cordon Bleu

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 turkey tenderloins (1 pound total)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 6 pieces havarti cheese (3/4-inch wide by 3-inch long)
• 2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg, beaten

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325 degrees. grease a 13x9" glass baking dish.
• 2 cut each turkey piece into thirds crosswise (crosswise is placing your knife on top and cutting downward), forming six pieces (3 pieces per breast). then cut a lengthwise slit in the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2" of the opposite site. open tenderloins and place smooth side down on work surface. season pieces with salt and pepper.
• 3 in small bowl combine melted butter and mustard; brush over the cut sides of the tenderloins. place a piece of cheese in center of open tenderloin on top of mustard mixture. close tenderloin around cheese, forming a bundle; secure with toothpicks.
• 4 combine bread crumbs, flour, parmesan cheese, thyme and salt in a shallow pan. combine cream and beaten egg in another shallow pan and stir to combine. dip filled tenderloins in egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture to coat.
• 5 place turkey tenderloins in baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. carefully turn tenderloins and bake 20-25 minutes longer until turkey is thoroughly cooked or 160 degrees on a meat thermometer. remove toothpicks before serving.