Romanian Pork Cordon Bleu Schnitzels Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• STEP 2.Place each pork cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
• STEP 3.Season the pork cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides.
• STEP 4.Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each pork cutlet.
• STEP 5.Roll up the pork cutlets, tucking in the sides as you go.
• STEP 6.Secure the rolled-up pork cutlets with toothpicks.
• STEP 7.In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 8.In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
• STEP 9.In a third shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
• STEP 10.Dip each rolled-up pork cutlet into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
• STEP 11.Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• STEP 12.Add the breaded pork cutlets to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
• STEP 13.Transfer the cooked pork cutlets to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the pork is cooked through.
• STEP 14.Remove the toothpicks before serving.
• STEP 15.Serve the Romanian Pork Cordon Bleu Schnitzels with mashed potatoes and a fresh salad.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to pound the pork cutlets evenly to ensure even cooking.
• You can use any type of ham and cheese that you prefer for the filling.
• If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use the bottom of a heavy skillet to pound the pork cutlets.
• To make the schnitzels extra crispy, you can double coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.
• If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, you can bread the pork cutlets and refrigerate them until ready to cook.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover schnitzels can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, place the schnitzels on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the schnitzels with mashed potatoes, a fresh salad, and a squeeze of lemon juice for added brightness.