Jul 09 2026
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Black Forest Schnitzel Recipe

Inspired by Hessen Haus
Time1h
Serves4

A hand-breaded pork loin smothered in a cheese sauce with ham, spinach and mushrooms. Served over a bed of spaetzle. Smaller portion $15.

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Ingredients

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Pork Schnitzel

Cheese Sauce

Toppings

Spaetzle

Method

Pork Schnitzel

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Slice the pork loin into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Tenderize using a meat mallet until evenly flattened.

  2. 2

    Bread the Pork

    Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper in the third. Dredge each piece of pork in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Fry the Schnitzel

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded pork schnitzel for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Cheese Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

  2. 5

    Add Milk

    Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Add Cheese and Seasoning

    Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and smooth.

Toppings

  1. 7

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In another pan, sauté the diced ham, sliced mushrooms, and spinach over medium heat until mushrooms are tender and spinach is wilted, about 5-7 minutes.

Spaetzle

  1. 8

    Make Spaetzle Dough

    In a bowl, mix flour, eggs, salt, and water until a smooth batter forms. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

  2. 9

    Cook Spaetzle

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Use a spaetzle maker or a colander to drop small amounts of batter into the boiling water. Cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, create a bed of spaetzle, place the fried schnitzel on top, smother with cheese sauce, and then top with sautéed ham, spinach, and mushrooms.

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