Veal Scallops Cordon Bleu Recipe Recipe

Name: Veal Scallops Cordon Bleu Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. veal, cut into 12 scallops & pounded to 1/16 inch thick; 6 thin slices of Polish ham or possibly prosciutto; 6 thin slices of Swiss Gruyere cheese; 9 tbsp. sweet butter; Salt & freshly grnd black pepper; 3/4 c. bread crumbs, seasoned with salt and pepper; 1/2 c. flour; 3 Large eggs, beaten with 5 tbsp. heavy cream; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 1 recipe for Cordon Bleu Sauce (below)

Servings: persons

2 lbs. veal, cut into 12 scallops & pounded to 1/16 inch thick
6 thin slices of Polish ham or possibly prosciutto
6 thin slices of Swiss Gruyere cheese
9 tbsp. sweet butter
Salt & freshly grnd black pepper
3/4 c. bread crumbs, seasoned with salt and pepper
1/2 c. flour
3 Large eggs, beaten with 5 tbsp. heavy cream
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 recipe for Cordon Bleu Sauce (below)

1
Brush one side of each veal scallop and each slice of ham and cheese with 4 Tbsp.
2
of the butter, melted.
3
Place a slice of ham and cheese between two of the veal scallops, with the buttered slices on the inside.
4
Do this with all the scallops, and trim to make 6 neat sandwiches.
5
Sprinkle the veal sandwiches on both sides with a little salt and pepper.
6
Dredge the veal sandwiches in a mix of the seasoned bread crumbs and flour and chill for 2 to 3 hrs.
7
The butter will congeal and hold the sandwiches together.
8
When ready to cook them, dredge the scallops in the bread crumb mix again, then in the egg-cream mix and again in the bread crumbs.
9
Heat 3 Tbsp.
10
of the butter with 2 Tbsp.
11
of the oil in a frying pan over high heat.
12
Brown the scallops on both sides, 2 to 3 min per side.
13
Place in baking dish and add in the remaining 2 Tbsp.
14
butter.
15
Bake for 15 min in a 375 degree preheated oven.
16
Pour Cordon Blue Sauce on and serve.

1588

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. veal, cut into 12 scallops & pounded to 1/16 inch thick, 6 thin slices of Polish ham or possibly prosciutto, 6 thin slices of Swiss Gruyere cheese, 9 tbsp. sweet butter, and more.

Yes, Veal Scallops Cordon Bleu Recipe falls under the Seafood 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 Scallops Cordon Bleu Recipe

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