Hearty, cheesy & perfect for outdoor evenings
Do you love Cordon Bleu – but want an uncomplicated way to prepare it for many people in a Dutch Oven?
Then this layered Cordon Bleu is just the thing.
Instead of filling and breading each schnitzel individually, everything is layered here: tender meat, savory cooked ham, melted cheese, and aromatic onions. Slowly braised, it creates a juicy, intensely flavorful oven dish – ideal for barbecue evenings or camping.
Ingredients (for approx. 6 people)
- 12 schnitzels (pork or chicken, thinly sliced)
- 3 large sweet onions
- 400 g cooked ham
- 600 g Gouda, sliced
- 200 g Emmental (grated or diced)
- 150–200 ml cream or broth (important for juiciness)
- 4–6 tbsp BBQ sauce (to taste)
- Optional: a few pineapple pieces
- Salt, pepper, paprika powder
Preparation in the Dutch Oven
1. Preparation
Lightly flatten the schnitzels and season on both sides.
Cut onions into rings or slices.
Lightly grease the Dutch Oven.
2. Layering
Spread a layer of onions on the bottom.
Then layer alternately:
- Schnitzel
- Cooked ham
- Gouda
- a little Emmental
- a little BBQ sauce
Repeat the process until everything is used up.
Finally, add some cheese on top.
Important: Carefully pour in cream or broth from the side – this ensures that nothing burns and everything stays nice and juicy.
3. Cooking
Put on the lid.
For medium heat (approx. 180 °C):
- approx. 8–10 briquettes under the Dutch Oven
- approx. 12–14 briquettes on the lid
Cooking time: approx. 45–60 minutes.
The meat is done when it is tender and the cheese is melted golden brown.
Result
Juicy layers of meat, savory ham, melted cheese, and a light BBQ note – a true comfort food from the fire.
Variations
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms
- Make it spicier with chili or hot BBQ sauce
- Use a light mustard-cream sauce instead of BBQ sauce
Many thanks to dutch_oven_bbq for the inspiration!
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