cordon bleu

adjective cor·don bleu \ ˌkȯr-(ˌ)dän-ˈblü \

Updated on: 15 May 2018

Definition of cordon bleu

: stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese

chicken cordon bleu

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Recent Examples of cordon bleu from the Web

Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, home to 2 million dead (including Chopin) and stuffed like a chicken cordon bleu, has already taken to leasing out its grave sites in 10-year increments.

— steve rubenstein, San Francisco Chronicle, "Colma cemeteries rapidly running out of space for plots," 5 May 2018
Inspired by the classic French flavors of chicken cordon bleu, this dish features a tangy mix of Dijon mustard, deli ham and Swiss cheese, with fresh thyme for depth.

— woman's day kitchen, Woman's Day, "Chicken Cutlets with Ham and Swiss," 22 July 2014
Even his cordon bleu, which costs $16 including two side dishes, was stuffed with stuffed ham.

— kim severson, New York Times, "In This Corner of Maryland, Holidays Mean a Stuffed Ham," 19 Mar. 2018
Think cheesy barbecue chicken with cheddar and chopped onions, cordon bleu with Swiss cheese, ham and honey mustard, and Nashville Hot with piquant dipping sauce.

— compiled by celestina blok, star-telegram, "Restaurant news for February," 8 Feb. 2018
The restaurant has been known to top its New York-style pizza with calamari, foie gras, Caesar salad, and chicken cordon bleu (although not all at once).

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Get adventurous for National Pizza Month," 19 Oct. 2017
Bibimbap, choux pastry, cordon bleu and Saigon cinnamon.

— ashley may, USA TODAY, "Froyo, sriracha, California roll: Merriam-Webster adds 250 new words," 19 Sep. 2017

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