Veal Patties Stuffed With Ham and Cheese Recipe

Name: Veal Patties Stuffed With Ham and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds ground lean veal or chicken or turkey; 2 tablespoons finely grated onion; 1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 squares thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto each about 1 1/2 inch square; 8 thin slices of Gruyere or Swiss cheese each about 1 1/2 inch square; 1 tablespoon corn or vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 small plum tomatoes, cored and cut into small cubes; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds ground lean veal or chicken or turkey
2 tablespoons finely grated onion
1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 squares thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto each about 1 1/2 inch square
8 thin slices of Gruyere or Swiss cheese each about 1 1/2 inch square
1 tablespoon corn or vegetable oil
4 tablespoons butter
2 small plum tomatoes, cored and cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
In a bowl, mix the ground veal, onions, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, rosemary, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
2
Blend well.
3
Divide the mixture into 8 portions of equal weight.
4
Shape each portion into a thin patty about 3 inches across.
5
Arrange one layer of ham in the center of each of four of the patties.
6
Cover the ham with a square of cheese, then another slice of ham, and then the remaining slice of cheese.
7
Leave a clear margin of meat around the ham and cheese.
8
Cover each ham-and-cheese patty with one of the remaining plain patties.
9
Seal the edges firmly.
10
Using a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the patties in one layer, heat the oil.
11
When hot, add the veal patties.
12
Cook over medium heat on one side until lightly browned, about 2 minutes, and then turn.
13
Continue cooking and turning the patties carefully so they will cook evenly, about 10 minutes.
14
Transfer to a warm platter or plate.
15
Keep warm.
16
Wipe out skillet and add butter, swirling until it is hazelnut brown.
17
Add tomatoes, shallots and salt and pepper.
18
Cook over high heat for one minute.
19
Add lemon juice, blend well.
20
Pour mixture over patties, serve immediately.

1527

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds ground lean veal or chicken or turkey, 2 tablespoons finely grated onion, 1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Veal Patties Stuffed With Ham and Cheese 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 Patties Stuffed With Ham and Cheese

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