Classic Veal Cordon Bleu with Ham and Cheese

Juicy veal with ham and cheese under a crispy crust. Today, the word “cordon bleu” refers to chicken fillet rolls with cheese and ham inside. However, the classic version of this dish was prepared from tender veal. This is exactly the initial version that we will prepare today.
cook time: 1h 20 min
Owen Truitt
Classic Veal Cordon Bleu with Ham and Cheese

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

229
Calories
15g
Fat
7g
Carbs
17g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Veal 600 g
Ham 100 g
Hard cheese 80 g
Ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Breading:

Breadcrumbs 100 g
Eggs 1 pc
Milk 4 tbsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make classic cordon bleu with ham and cheese? We will need: 600 g of veal or beef pulp; 100 g ham; 80 g cheese; ground black pepper and salt to taste.

Step 2

Step 2
Cut the beef into slices no more than 1 cm thick.

Step 3

Step 3
Place cling film or a plastic bag on the meat and beat with a hammer until the slice becomes thin. Beat on one side only, so as not to damage the integrity of the meat piece. After all, then melted cheese will flow through it.

Step 4

Step 4
Salt and pepper the meat.

Step 5

Step 5
Also cut the ham into thin slices.

Step 6

Step 6
Cut the cheese into thin slices.

Step 7

Step 7
Place 1-2 slices of ham on a slice of beef. Place 1-2 slices of cheese on top.

Step 8

Step 8
Roll the meat into a tight roll, tucking the side edges so that the cheese does not leak out.

Step 9

Step 9
For breading we will need: 100 g breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 4 tbsp. l. milk.

Step 10

Step 10
Combine the egg with milk and beat until smooth. Place the crackers on a flat plate.

Step 11

Step 11
Dip the rolls into the beaten egg.

Step 12

Step 12
Then roll thoroughly in breadcrumbs.

Step 13

Step 13
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the cordon bleu on all sides until golden brown.

Step 14

Step 14
Serve cordon bleu hot. Bon appetit!

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