Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTaste of PortugalVeal Cordon Blue Recipe

Veal Cordon Blue Recipe

Inspired by Taste of Portugal
Time45m
Serves4

Veal cutlet stuffed with ham and cheese

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Main Ingredients

Breading

Cooking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Veal Cutlets

    Place the veal cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, gently pound them to about 1/4 inch thickness.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Cordon Bleu

    On half of each cutlet, place a slice of ham followed by a slice of Swiss cheese. Fold the other half of the cutlet over to enclose the filling. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.

Breading

  1. 3

    Prepare the Breading Station

    Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs mixed with salt and pepper.

  2. 4

    Bread the Cutlets

    Coat each stuffed cutlet first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs. Press the crumbs onto the cutlet to ensure they stick.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Heat the Pan

    In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until hot.

  2. 6

    Cook the Cordon Bleu

    Add the breaded cutlets to the pan, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

  3. 7

    Serve

    Remove the toothpicks if used, slice the cutlets in half to show the filling, and serve hot with your choice of sides.

More from Taste of Portugal