Wild Turkey Cutlet Cordon Bleu

Coming up with new ways to serve your favorite wild game meat can sometimes be a challenge. But this delicious wild turkey cutlet cordon bleu recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen that everyone will love. If you are looking for a creative recipe for your wild turkey cutlets, look no further.

Ingredients

For the Cutlet

2-4 turkey cutlets
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup flour
1 egg, beaten
Salt & pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
6 slices ham
6 slices Swiss cheese

For the Sauce

2 tbsp butter
1.5 tbsp flour
Garlic, minced and smashed
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tsp mustard powder or 2 tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp paprika

Directions

For the Cutlet

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2
Pound out cutlets, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 3
Roll each piece with two slices of ham & Swiss. Place in fridge for 1 hour to allow the cutlets to set, this is key for them to stay together.

Step 4
Mix bread crumbs, cheese, paprika and garlic powder, set aside along with a bowl of eggs and a bowl with flour.

Step 5
Dredge each cutlet in flour, egg, bread crumbs and set aside.

Step 6
Bake on a wire rack for 25-30 minutes.
You can also fry the cutlets in 2 inches of oil, and finish off in the oven.

While the turkey is cooking, it's time to work on the sauce.

For the Sauce

Step 1
In small sauce pan melt butter, add garlic and cook for 15 seconds. Whisk in flour until smooth and let cook 1-2 minutes, stirring so not to burn.

Step 2
Add all remaining ingredients minus the cheese, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer or 5 minutes.

Step 3
Remove from heat and fold in parmesan cheese until melted.