Breaded Cutlet with White Sauce and Vegetables
A crispy breaded cutlet smothered in a simple white sauce, served with green beans and mashed potatoes. This quick and comforting meal comes together in about 20 minutes using pantry staples.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces thin pork or chicken cutlets
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- 1
Season the 4 cutlets with salt and pepper. Beat the 1 egg in a shallow dish, place the 1 cup breadcrumbs on a plate. Dip each cutlet in egg, then press into breadcrumbs to coat both sides.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the breaded cutlets until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
In the same skillet, melt the 2 tbsp butter over medium. Whisk in the 2 tbsp flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbly. Slowly whisk in the 1 cup milk, stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Serve the cutlets with the white sauce spooned over, alongside steamed green beans and mashed potatoes (if you have them).
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- shallow dish
- plate
- whisk
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