Veal Cordon Bleu Recipe

Name: Veal Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 veal cutlets (about 1 pound); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 (3/4-ounce) slices fat-free Swiss cheese; 1 (1-ounce) slice lean cooked ham; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons egg substitute; 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs; Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine; Fresh parsley sprigs (optional); Lemon slices (optional)

Servings: persons

8 veal cutlets (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (3/4-ounce) slices fat-free Swiss cheese
1 (1-ounce) slice lean cooked ham
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons egg substitute
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine
Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
Lemon slices (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Place cutlets between 2 sheets of wax paper, and flatten to 1/8-inch thickness. Sprinkle 4 cutlets with pepper. Cut each cheese slice in half; place 1 half-slice in center of each peppered cutlet. Cut ham slice into 4 pieces; place evenly on top of cheese. Place remaining 4 cutlets over ham; pound edges to seal.
3
Dredge cutlets in flour. Dip in egg substitute; dredge in breadcrumbs. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add margarine. Place over medium-high heat until margarine melts. Add cutlets; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
4
Place cutlets in an 11- x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon slices, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 veal cutlets (about 1 pound), 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 (3/4-ounce) slices fat-free Swiss cheese, 1 (1-ounce) slice lean cooked ham, and more.

Yes, Veal Cordon Bleu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Veal Cordon Bleu

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