This Pork Cordon Bleu is a nod to pork schnitzel. Instead of a simple breaded pork cutlet, it is enhanced with ham and creamy Havarti cheese.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time20mins
Additional Time3mins
Total Time33mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cordon bleu, Pork
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 526kcal
Author: Lynda
Ingredients
4thick center-cut boneless pork chops
2 ½cupspanko bread crumbs
1 ½teaspoonssalt
1egg
1Tablespoonwater
4slicesthin hamlunch meat works well
4slicescreamy Havarti cheese
4Tablespoonshoney Dijon mustard
oil for frying
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice each pork chop in half as though to butterfly the meat, leaving the fatty end intact.
Combine bread crumbs and salt in a shallow bowl and set aside.
Beat egg and water in a shallow bowl and set aside.
Place 1 slice of cheese on top of a slice of ham and top with 1 tablespoon of mustard. Stuff inside of pork chop and crimp edges of meat using your fingers.
Dip in egg and coat with bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Fry each chop for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, flipping over half way. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Bake for 15 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 145 - 160 degrees.
Allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Tip: Pulse panko bread crumbs in blender to make a finer crumb.