This gluten free turkey cordon bleu is delicious for dinner with a salad and veggies. But I also can picture serving this on toothpicks as an hors d’oeuvre at a party. Enjoy!
Cordon bleu means blue ribbon in French. My light version of gluten free turkey cordon bleu is baked rather than fried.
Then I slice each roulade to reveal spirals of moist breaded turkey, melted cheese and ribbons of sweet ham.
If the idea of these cordon bleu roulades piques your interest, don’t miss my low carb Pork Tenderloin Cordon Bleu which is accompanied by a luscious cream sauce!
For more dinner inspiration, check out my complete collection of dinner recipes. There are many more gluten free choices waiting for you to try.
Okay. Ready to make easy turkey cordon bleu? Let’s go.
Ingredients
Today I have turkey cutlets, but you can go with chicken, veal or pork if you prefer.
Cordon bleu sounds fancy, but the remaining ingredients are simple.
Spread
- Dijon mustard – adds zesty warm flavor to the dish
Herbs and spices
- Thyme – fresh is lovely if you have it on hand or go with dried
- Seasoned salt – Seasoned salt can contain paprika, turmeric, onion, garlic, and sugar. You can go with seasoned salt or any combination of spices you prefer
Delicious filling
- Ham – sliced from the deli, Boar’s Head is gluten free
- Swiss cheese – other hard cheeses like cheddar or provolone would also work
Coating
- Butter – helps the breadcrumbs mixture to stick to the turkey
- Gluten free panko breadcrumbs – I have Aleia’s panko for extra crunch. Schar’s or Ian’s plain or Italian-seasoned would also work
- Parmesan cheese – grated and tossed with the breadcrumbs
Instructions
*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.
Melt your butter and set aside in a small bowl.
Combine your bread crumbs and rich flavorful parmesan cheese in another dish.
Now spread mustard evenly down the center of each cutlet. Season each with seasoned salt and thyme.
Pro tip:
Then fold each slice of Swiss cheese inside a slice of ham so that the cheese won’t melt out into the dish while baking.
Layer each on top of the mustard-coated meat.
Roll up, jelly-roll style.
Then carefully roll in the melted butter and then roll in the bread crumb mixture for a crispy golden crust.
Place in a baking dish seam side down and pop in your preheated oven for about thirty-five minutes.
Serving suggestions
Slice each roulade to reveal spirals of moist breaded turkey, gooey creamy cheese and ribbons of sweet ham. Top with quick easy Velvety Smooth Gluten Free Homemade Gravy. Make it with cream for a traditional cream sauce! Serve mashed potatoes, rice, or gluten free noodles on the side.
Then choose a veggie (or two!) from my complete collection of vegetables and salads. For example, Sautéed Broccoli With Garlic for a nutritious side or Bacon Brussels Sprouts: Restaurant Style Recipe for a savory twist.
And don’t forget the crusty Gluten Free Quick Garlic Bread for mopping up the sauce.
Complete your meal with a pick from my tasty gluten-free dessert collection. Consider Gluten Free Clafoutis a very special rustic French dessert, to add that extra bit of sweetness and leave everyone with smiles on their faces.
Pro tips and recipe notes
- I recommend pounding each turkey cutlet with a meat tenderizer because this cut can have a tendency to be a little tough. However, a few whacks with the mallet softens the fibers of the turkey, and it will turn out nice and tender.
- Leftover cooked turkey can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days according to the USDA. To maintain its quality, place it in an airtight container.
Who can resist? This dish is easily a first prize winning meal.
Happy cooking!
And if you have any questions, please reach out to me in the comments or shoot me an email and I’ll respond ASAP!
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Gluten Free Turkey Cordon Bleu Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey cutlets 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons gluten free Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon thyme crushed
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 6-8 slices of ham Boar's Head or Applegate are gluten free
- 6-8 slices of swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Wash and dry the turkey cutlets.1 pound turkey cutlets
- Melt butter and set aside in a small bowl.4 tablespoons butter
- Combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a dish.1/2 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- Spread mustard evenly down the center of each cutlet. Season each with seasoned salt and thyme to taste. Layer each with a slice of Swiss cheese folded inside a slice of ham. Roll up, jelly-roll style. Then carefully roll in the melted butter and then roll in the bread crumb mixture. Place in a baking dish seam side down.2 tablespoons gluten free Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 6-8 slices of ham, 6-8 slices of swiss cheese
- Bake for 35 minutes.
Notes
- I recommend pounding each turkey cutlet with a meat tenderizer because this cut can have a tendency to be a little tough. However, a few whacks with the mallet softens the fibers of the turkey, and your turkey will turn out nice and tender.
- I used seasoned salt in this recipe. Seasoned salt can contain paprika, turmeric, onion, garlic, and sugar. You can go with seasoned salt or any combination of spices you prefer.
- To serve, slice each roulade to reveal spirals of moist breaded turkey, melted cheese and ribbons of sweet ham.
- Leftover turkey cordon bleu can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To maintain its quality, place it in an airtight container.
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Jeanne Melanson says
This looks delicious! I’ve printed the recipe and will give this a try. Thanks so much!
Barbara says
Excellent. Sure hope you enjoy it.
Andy Lockhart says
This looks great I am going to have to try this out. Thanks for sharing
Barbara says
You’re very welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
John says
Wow, that really looks great. GF too! I have to get my DW to make these. Thanks.
Barbara says
Thank you. Glad you stopped by.