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Veal Cordon Blue

Prep Time: 15 minutes || Cook Time: 50 minutes || Total: 65 Minutes
Servings: 4 || Yields:
A French classic

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless veal cutlets, about 4 oz. each
  • 4 thin slices boiled or cooked ham
  • 4 thin slices Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. Pound veal until 1/4'' thick.
  2. Place a slice of ham and cheese on each cutlet. Roll up carefully, beginning at narrow end. Secure rolls with wooden toothpicks.
  3. Mix flour, salt, pepper and allspice; coat rolls with flour mixture. Dip rolls into egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
  4. In a large skillet, brown rolls in shortening about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and add water.
  5. Cover and simmer about 45 minutes or until tender.
  6. Remove cover last 2-3 minutes to crisp rolls slightly.

Notes

You can substitute chicken for the veal. Follow same directions.
Categories: Beef
Tags: Veal, Cooked ham, Swiss cheese