Crispy Bacon-Cheese Pork Schnitzel with Fries & Egg
Thin, golden pork cutlets topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese, served alongside crispy fries and a runny fried egg—pure comfort on a plate. One skillet, one sheet pan, 18 minutes start to finish.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 748
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2 4-oz pieces pork cutlets (or schnitzel)
- 4 slices bacon slices
- 2 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese, sliced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 whole eggs
- 1.5 cups frozen french fries
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread fries on a sheet pan, toss with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of oil. Roast until golden, ~12 minutes.
- 2
While fries roast, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, ~5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Place flour in a shallow bowl. Season pork cutlets with salt and pepper, then dredge both sides in flour.
- 4
Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1 tbsp oil to the bacon fat in the skillet. Sear cutlets 2 minutes per side until golden.
- 5
Top each cutlet with a cheese slice and crumbled bacon. Cover and cook 1 minute until cheese melts.
- 6
Push cutlets to the side, add 1 tbsp oil to the pan, and fry eggs until whites set but yolks jiggle, ~2 minutes. Serve with hot fries.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- 12-inch skillet
- shallow bowl
- spatula
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