Impress your family or guests with this twist on Chicken Cordon Blue. It is a beautiful main dish that's really simple to make and so delicious.
6 pork cutlets, butterflied
12 slices brick, Gruyere or Swiss cheese
6 slices bacon
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. unseasoned breadcrumbs or panko
1 t. salt
2 t. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. unsalted butter
6 slices ham
On one half of each butterflied pork cutlet, place 1 ham slice and 2 cheese slices; fold/cover with the other half of the cutlet; secure open sides with toothpicks.
Dip into beaten eggs, then dip into bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat oil and butter; cook cutlets on each side until crisp and cooked through. The internal temperature should be 145°-160° F.
Remove; blot dry before serving.
6 servings.