Wiener Schnitzel

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This wiener schnitzel is an easy German recipe for tender veal cutlets coated in seasoned bread crumbs and pan-fried in butter until golden brown.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds veal cutlets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 cup dry bread crumbs
6 tablespoons butter
4 slices lemon

Directions

1 Place veal cutlets between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound cutlets with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/4-inch thickness. Dip cutlets in flour to coat; shake off excess.
2 Beat eggs, Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg together in a shallow bowl until combined. Place bread crumbs on a plate.
3 Dip each cutlet into the egg mixture, then press in bread crumbs to coat. Place coated cutlets on a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
4 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook breaded cutlets in butter until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer cutlets to a serving platter and pour pan juices over them. Garnish with lemon slices.