Breaded Veal Cutlet with Mushroom Gravy and Spaetzle
A comforting German-inspired dinner: crispy breaded veal cutlets topped with a rich mushroom gravy, served over tender spaetzle noodles. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
- 4 pieces veal cutlets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 12 oz spaetzle
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp parsley
Instructions
- 1
Pound the 4 veal cutlets to 1/4-inch thickness. Set up three shallow dishes: 0.5 cup flour, 2 beaten eggs, and 1 cup breadcrumbs.
- 2
Dredge each cutlet in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat. Set aside on a plate.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the cutlets in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp butter and the 8 oz sliced mushrooms. Cook over medium-high until browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in 0.5 cup heavy cream and 0.5 cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Meanwhile, cook the 12 oz spaetzle in boiling salted water according to package directions, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well.
- 7
Serve the cutlets over the spaetzle, spoon the mushroom gravy over the top, and garnish with the 2 tbsp chopped parsley.
Tools you’ll need
- meat mallet
- large skillet
- shallow dishes
- pot for boiling
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