Veal Cordon Blue

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.