Cheddar Cordon Bleu

• large boneless skinless chicken breasts↗4
• mayonnaise↗1 cup
• garlic powder↗2 teaspoons
• grated cheddar cheese↗2 cups
• grated cheddar cheese↗1⁄4 cup
• slices ham (thin slices)↗4 slices

  (thin slices)

• breadcrumbs (Italian are best)↗2 cups

  (Italian are best)

• melted butter1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375.

2. 2

   Pound chicken breasts with a mallet until tender and malleable.

3. 3

   Sprinkle each breast with 1/4 garlic powder.

4. 4

   Spread 1/4 of mayo on each breast.

5. 5

   Sprinkle 1/4 of cheddar on each breast.

6. 6

   Lay ham slice over top of cheese.

7. 7

   Roll breast tightly, secure with at least two toothpicks.

8. 8

   Repeat with each chicken breast.

9. 9

   Place in 9x9 glass pan, open side down.

10. 10

    Sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs and remaining cheese.

11. 11

    Pour butter over top.

12. 12

    Cook for 40 minutes, turning inside edges to outside of pan at 25 minutes till juices run clear and meat is no longer pink.

13. 13

    Broil for 5 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly!