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Meat & PoultryIntermediate25 min
Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu Crostini
This sophisticated appetizer transforms the classic Cordon Bleu into a bite-sized delight. A creamy Gruyère and Dijon spread is topped with crispy prosciutto and a delicate, lemon-thyme infused shredded chicken. The result is a perfect balance of salty, savory, and bright flavors on a crunchy toast.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons olive oil
- •oz shredded cooked chicken breast
- •oz Gruyère cheese, finely grated
- •oz cream cheese, softened
- •teaspoon Dijon mustard
- •tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- •teaspoon lemon zest
- •slices prosciutto, thinly sliced
- •Salt and black pepper to taste
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
- 2minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside.
- 3In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Gruyère, and Dijon mustard. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 4Bake the prosciutto slices on a parchment
- 5lined baking sheet for 5 minutes
- 6minutes until crispy. Crumble the cooled prosciutto into small pieces.
- 7Spread the cheese mixture generously on each crostini. Top with the shredded chicken mixed with half of the chopped thyme and the lemon zest.
- 8Sprinkle with the crumbled crispy prosciutto and the remaining fresh thyme for garnish.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an extra layer of flavor, lightly brown the shredded chicken in a pan with a teaspoon of butter before mixing in the thyme and lemon zest. Pair this rich, savory crostini with a crisp, unoaked Chardonnay or a dry, sparkling Crémant d'Alsace.
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