Veal Saltimbocca "Milanese Style"

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Using a sharp thin knife, cut a slit into the flesh side of the veal chop almost to the bone.

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   With your hand placing pressure on the top of the chop, move the knife in a slicing motion to form a 3-inch pocket in the chop.

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   Cover the chop with a piece of plastic wrap.

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   Using the flat side of a meat mallet or a small heavy skillet, gently pound the chop until it is about 1/3 inch thick.

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   Remove the plastic wrap and discard.

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   Stuff one piece of the fontina cheese into the pocket and close the meat around it.

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   On one side of the chop, place 3 small sage leaves on the meat.

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   Cover the sage leaves with 2 pieces of cheese and follow that with 2 pieces of prosciutto.

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    Turn over the chop and repeat on the other side.

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    Place the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes and season each of them with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.

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    Season the flour with the pepper.

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    Dredge both sides of the prosciutto-wrapped veal chop in the flour and shake off the excess.

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    Then place the chop into the egg, followed by the panko, packing the breadcrumbs on to the chop to help them stick.

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    In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.

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    Add the breaded chop and cook until the breadcrumbs on the first side are golden brown, about 2 minutes.

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    Using tongs or a spatula, carefully flip the chop and continue to cook until the other side is golden brown as well.

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    Remove the chop to a baking tray and roast in the oven until cooked to 155 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Allow the veal to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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    Serve topped with Parmesan shavings and fried sage along with grilled lemon on the side if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.