Ahhhh Schnitzel and Spätzle. A homey, hunger-satisfying meal we learned to love while living in Heidelberg, Germany. Schnitzel is a breaded pork or veal cutlet & Schnitzel are buttery noodles OF LOVE. They really are. In Germany it is not uncommon to be served a Schnitzel as big as your head. It's both obscene & mouth-watering. You will not lose weight eating this meal, but you will be very, very happy. And you will not be forced to nag your picky eaters. It's a trade-off I'm willing to make once in a while.
That all being said, there are nearly an infinite variety of Schnitzels & Spätzle. Some Schnitzel are served with gravy. Some you squeeze lemon over. Some are topped with mushrooms - yum! Spätzle varies in shape depending on the press used to make it. Homemade tastes best, of course, but you can easily buy the noodles in the international aisle of your local grocery store.
The photo inserted above was going to be my own. However, my family ate the food too quickly. I'll add my own the next time I make it. This is without a doubt a family favorite. Half the time my 3 year old subsists on air & sugarless gum - but this meal....this meal she EATS. Without further ado, here is the super simple recipe:
Schnitzel [shnit-zl] (breaded pork cutlet)
Thin cut, boneless pork cutlets - trim fat, place in ziploc freezer bag & pound until very thin (around 1/4"). I use an old German wooden potato masher.
Arrange 3 shallow bowls or plates in a line on the counter near the stove.
Plate 1: flour
Plate 2: beaten egg (1 or 2)
Plate 3: 1 1/2 c. breadcrumbs or Panko (my favorite!), garlic powder to taste (1/2 to 1 tsp.), salt & pepper to taste, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
Heat oil on Med/High in a large non-stick frying pan (I use canola).
Coat each cutlet in flour.
Coat each cutlet in egg.
Coat each cutlet in breadcrumb mix.
Pan fry each cutlet until golden on each side - only takes a few minutes per side.
Set on a plate lined with paper towels.
Spätzle [shpayt-zl] (egg noodles)
You can purchase these noodles at your local grocery store! Boil in salted water (don't forget the salt it gives them flavor!). Serve with butter & Parmesan cheese. Note: this is the EASY way (which I use!) but fresh-made Spätzle is the best. I'll update this post when I make my own! See the link below with a very easy looking Spätzle recipe.
alternate schnitzle recipe including spatzle
I like to serve this meal with steamed broccoli or a fresh green salad. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
Guten Appetit!
Gemma
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