Crispy Pork Cordon Bleu
Thin pork cutlets stuffed with ham and melted Swiss cheese, breaded and pan-fried until golden. A elegant weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-quality but cooks in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 4 oz each) pork cutlets, thin-cut
- 4 slices Swiss cheese slices
- 4 slices ham slices
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 whole eggs
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork cutlets dry. Place between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
- 2
Lay one slice ham and one slice cheese on each cutlet. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- 3
Set up three bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in the second, panko in the third. Season panko with salt and pepper.
- 4
Coat each roll in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently so breading adheres.
- 5
Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 6
Fry rolls 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese starts leaking from edges.
- 7
Transfer to a plate. Squeeze fresh lemon over top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- meat mallet or rolling pin
- plastic wrap
- three shallow bowls
- toothpicks
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