Perfect Veal Cutlet Milanese

Perfect Veal Cutlet Milanese are thinly sliced veal cutlets for scallopini, coated with eggs, then with semolina bread crumbs, and lightly fried to a crispy crust. It’s always served with a chilled tomato salad on the side.  Perfect Veal Cutlet Milanese recipe is a nice change from making the usual chicken cutlets.

 

We love veal and especially veal cutlets that are super thin like these.  They are so light, tender, and crunchy with every bite; they become addicting – so make extra!

Serve with our tangy, juicy, Italian Tomato Salad and maybe our Cheesy Mini Biscuits (Jim n Nicks copycat) and you’ll have one delicious meal.

Cook’s Notes and TIPS for Success!

• To prepare this dish, it’s always best to use good quality veal from your local meat market.  Ask the butcher to thinly slice the veal for scallopini and pound them.  

• If you buy them at your local supermarket, you will get less quality, and you will need to pound them before you start. 

• Also,  it’s best to use good quality bread crumbs.  Ask the butcher if they happen to carry “semolina bread crumbs.” (See my notes below) The bread crumbs will make a huge difference in flavor.  If they don’t have them, you can probably find them at any local Italian bakery.  Other bread crumbs sold on shelves at supermarkets are filled with junk ingredients, and they are not good nor worth the money. 

• No need to add any salt or pepper to this recipe.  Grated pecorino-romano cheese is a salty cheese and adds enough flavor to the veal when it’s mixed with the bread crumbs.

WHAT ARE SEMOLINA BREAD CRUMBS?

Semolina bread crumbs are basically bread crumbs made from day-old baguettes of semolina bread.  The old bread is then put through a grinder to grind it into fine bread crumbs. 

And, most Italian bakeries make their own bread crumbs, using their own bread and selling them in individual packages.

They are better in quality simply because they’re all-natural breadcrumbs without any chemicals, fillers, or artificial additives. The bread crumbs are the game-changer, making these cutlets always turn out very light and delicious tasting!   

 

CAN WE MAKE OUR OWN BREAD CRUMBS? 

Yes, indeed!  Never waste any “day-old” baguette!  If you have day-old bread, toss it into an oven at 400 degrees F, and toast the bread until it’s well toasted.  

Then use a good coffee or spice grinder to grind the crusty bread into bread crumbs. 

For one pound of veal cutlets, you will need about 1 cup of breadcrumbs, and that’s about 1/2 of a baguette.  A QUICK TIP! …Make extra breadcrumbs and save the rest in a zip-lock bag and label the bag “bread crumbs.”  They will stay fresh for months if kept in the refrigerator, or in the freezer. 

This recipe calls for 2 pounds of veal cutlets and will feed a large family, or guests.  You can certainly cut the recipe in half for fewer servings.

Best of all, you’ll have one fast and delicious dinner, in under 30 minutes!

Perfect for any weeknight meal!   

… and if you have any leftovers?   Veal cutlets are great to use in a sandwich for lunch the next day (the Italian way!).

Perfect Veal Cutlet Milanese is a simple recipe that makes dinner a snap and one your whole family will love! 

A delicious meal, and one we highly recommend you try our recipe.   

It’s a classic Italian dish, typically known as “fried veal cutlets.” But over the years restaurants have changed the name to make it sound like an “upscale-gourmet” dish.

Plus, it’s usually served with a chilled tomato salad on the side or on top. 

An exquisite dish to pair with a lovely Italian red wine, like a Chianti from the region of Tuscany.  It will do wonders with this simple – yet perfect Veal Cutlet Milanese recipe! 

Cheers, and Enjoy!  😉

WATCH: How to Make Veal Cutlet Milanese? (1-Minute Video)

*Follow along below with our Step-by-Step directions, or jump down to the bottom for our full recipe card. 

 Ingredients for Perfect Veal Cutlet Milanese:

• 2 lbs. Veal Cutlets (about 14 to 16 slices)- thinly sliced

• 3 eggs

• 1/4 cup milk

• 3 cups Italian Semolina plain bread crumbs, or plain bread crumbs

• 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

• 1 tsp. garlic powder

• a handful of fresh parsley

• 1/2 cup of canola oil or vegetable oil, and extra or frying

Directions: 

1.  Rinse parsley, chop it finely, and set aside. 

2.  In one bowl or in a breading tray, whisk together the eggs and milk. Set aside.

3.  In a second bowl or tray, mix together bread crumbs, pecorino cheese, garlic powder, and parsley.

Set the bowls or trays, side by side for easy prep.

4.  One at a time, dip each veal cutlet into the egg mixture and coat both sides.  Then dip into the breadcrumb mixture, and pat lightly to coat evenly on both sides.

 5.  Place each breaded veal cutlet onto a plate nearby, and continue the same until all the cutlets are done.  Set aside.

Then wash your hands.

QUICK TIP TO MAKE-AHEAD!   

• Here is where you can prepare the breaded veal cutlets hours before you fry them.  Just transfer your plate with the prepared breaded cutlets into your refrigerator and keep them chilled until you are ready to fry them up. 

6.  Next, prepare a large plate covered with 2 sheets of paper towels, and set it nearby on the counter.

7.  Meantime, in a deep frying pan, heat oil on high heat.  When the oil is HOT, gently add veal cutlets.

*Keep in mind, not to add too many cutlets, this will cool down the oil and make the cooking time longer.  Therefore, it’s best for you to stay nearby the stove since these cutlets will fry up quickly. 

Then fry the veal until golden brown on both sides, about 1 minute on each side. 

*Quick Note: Because the veal is so thin, they will shrink in size and will cook very quickly, no need to over-fry them.  So keep an eye on them.

8.  Remove from oil and drain onto paper towels.  Continue until all cutlets are done.  NOTE: If you need more oil for frying, you may add additional oil, about 1/4 cup.

9. Transfer cutlets onto a serving platter and serve warm.  Serves 6 to 8

 

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More Delicious Dinner Ideas, and Under 30 Minutes!

• Parmesan Crusted Turkey Cutlets.
• Veal Piccata with Lemon and Capers.
• Pasta with Veal in Lemon Sauce.
• Easy Veal Stew with Wine Peas and Carrots.
• Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets
• Mom’s Best Chicken Piccata.
• Chicken Cutlet with Garlicky Asparagus.

Popular SIDES to serve with our VEAL CUTLETS!

• Italian Tomato Salad
• Sweet Garden Peas with Onions and Capers
• Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Sauteed Spinach with Tomatoes

That’s it friends!  If you have any questions, ask away! And if you tried our Perfect Veal Cutlet Milanese recipe, let us know and leave a comment!  We’d love to hear from you.  

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