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January 22, 2026Crispy, cheesy, and stuffed with flavor, Pork Cordon Bleu turns tender pork cutlets, prosciutto, and Swiss cheese into a delicious dinner your family will love.
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If you are looking for a dinner that looks impressive, yet takes minutes to make, try this pork cordon bleu made from tender pork cutlets.
The cutlets cook perfectly and remain juicy, while all the flavors of a traditional cordon bleu come together perfectly.
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Pair it with roasted veggies, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad, and watch this homemade meal disappear fast. Each bite delivers flavor, texture, and a little celebration for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Pork cutlets: Look for tenderized pork cutlets. You can also use pork cutlets that are not tenderized for this recipe.
- Prosciutto – Or you can substitute with thinly sliced ham
- Swiss cheese
- Butter
- Flour
- Salt & Pepper
- Eggs
- Milk
- Panko crumbs
Recipe Tips
- Glass pie plates are the perfect size for flour and egg wash stations
- Dredge- a light coating of flour and other dry ingredients.
- Substitute thinly sliced ham in place of prosciutto
How to make Pork Cordon Bleu
Step 1: Place one slice of prosciutto (or thinly sliced ham) on each cutlet, then top with a half piece of Swiss cheese.
Step 2: Starting from one end, carefully roll each cutlet over the filling and tuck in the edges as you go. Secure with toothpicks, if needed, to keep the rolls from unrolling during cooking.
Step 3: Prepare the dredging stations. To help simplify this step, use two 9-inch glass pie pans and a deep plate for the dredging stations. This will keep the spillage to a minimum.
Flour: Mix all-purpose flour with 2 tsp. kosher salt and 1 tsp. black pepper.
Egg wash: In another dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
Panko coating: In a third dish, place panko crumbs
Step 4: Lightly dredge each rolled pork cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip the floured cutlet into the egg wash, ensuring all sides are covered. Lastly, press it into the panko crumbs and turn to achieve an even coat.
Step 5: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter is melted, add the cutlets and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 6: Transfer the cutlets to a baking sheet lined with parchement paper into a 375 degree F oven. Continue to bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
Step 7: Serve. Let the cutlets rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing.
What cut of pork should I use for Pork Cordon Bleu?
To make Pork Cordon Bleu, we suggest using a thinly cut pork cutlet that is tenderized. This cut of pork is similar to a pork chop, but is typically boneless and often pounded flat for quick cooking.
Should I bake or pan-fry Pork Cordon Bleu?
Both! To create a golden crust on the outer edges of the pork, this recipe uses both browning time in a large skillet and finishing in the oven. This approach gives the crunch to seal in the moisture and not dry out the pork by overcooking.
What is dredging?
Dredging is the first step in the coating process for the Pork Cordon Bleu. In this recipe, the pork cutlet is lightly coated with a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper. This helps prevent the pork from sticking to the pan, promotes browning, and, most importantly, prevents the pork from drying out as it cooks.
More Easy Dinner Recipes
If you are looking for quick and easy dinners, you have come to the right place. These Air Fryer Pork Chops are as thin cut and as juicy and tender as they come. Or try our Marry Me Pork Chops, a simple skillet recipe that combines thin cut chops with huge Italian flavors for a meal you won’t forget. Serve it up with some Sauteed Green Beans, and dinner is served.
Pork Cordon Bleu
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. pork cutlets approximately 6 cutlets
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 3 slices Swiss cheese cut in half
- 4 Tbps. butter
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 ¼ cup panko crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉
- Place one slice of prosciutto on each cutlet, top with 1/2 piece of Swiss cheese.1 ½ lbs. pork cutlets, 3 slices Swiss cheese, 6 slices prosciutto
- Roll each cutlet over the filling and tuck in the edges as you go. Secure with toothpicks to keep from unrolling during cooking.
- Mix flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish¾ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. kosher salt, 1 tsp. black pepper
- In another dish, whisk together eggs and milk.2 eggs, ¾ cup milk
- In a third dish, place panko crumbs.1 ¼ cup panko crumbs
- Lightly dredge (dip) each rolled cutlets in flour, then egg wash, and finally press into panko mixture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter. Add cutlets and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.4 Tbps. butter
- Transfer cutlets to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 375℉ for 14-16 minutes.
- Check internal temperature to make sure it reaches 145℉. Let the cutlets rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing.
