These moist and tender pork cutlets can be on your table in about 30 minutes. They are filled with bacon and cheese and have a nice, crispy crust of breadcrumbs on the outside.
6 pork cutlets, butterflied
12 slices brick or Gruyere cheese, or favorite 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 ham slices
On one half (side) of each butterflied pork cutlet, place 1 ham slice and 2 cheese slices; fold over with other half(side) of each cutlet; secure open sides with wooden toothpicks.
Dip into beaten eggs and then breadcrumbs; 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 degrees.
Remove from skillet; blot dry with paper towels before serving.
6 servings.