Wiener Schnitzel Recipe

Name: Wiener Schnitzel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 veal cutlets; 2 large eggs; 113 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper; 1 1/2 c. plain dried bread crumbs; 4 tbsp. butter or margarine; 6 anchovy fillets (optional); 2 tbsp. capers; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 2 lemons

Servings: persons

6 veal cutlets
2 large eggs
113 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 c. plain dried bread crumbs
4 tbsp. butter or margarine
6 anchovy fillets (optional)
2 tbsp. capers
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 lemons

1
Place cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper.
2
With meat mallet or rolling pin, pound cutlets to 1/8-inch thickness.
3
In pie plate, beat eggs; on waxed paper, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
4
Place bread crumbs on separate sheet of waxed paper.
5
Coat cutlets in seasoned flour, dip in eggs, and then coat evenly with bread crumbs.
6
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
7
Add cutlets, a few at a time, and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side, adding remaining 2 tablespoons butter as needed.
8
Using tongs, transfer cutlets to warm platter as they are browned.
9
To serve, top cutlets with anchovies, if using, and capers; sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon wedges.
10
Schnitzel a la Holstein: Prepare Wiener Schnitzel as directed but serve each cutlet topped with 1 fried egg.
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Nutritional information is based on one serving without egg.

24868

kcal

Calories

Fat

5159

Carbs

685

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 6 veal cutlets, 2 large eggs, 113 c. all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Wiener Schnitzel 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.

Wiener Schnitzel

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