Veal Cordon Bleu

Ingredients:
  4 unit       veal cutlets ((each about 3 ozs.) or 3/4 lb. veal round
               steak, about 1/2 inch thick)
  4 slice      smoked ham (thin)
  4 slice      swiss cheese
  2 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon   salt
1/4 teaspoon   pepper
1/4 teaspoon   ground allspice
  1 unit       egg (slightly beaten)
1/2 cup        dry breadcrumbs
  3 tablespoon shortening
  2 tablespoon water

Instructions:
How to cook Veal Cordon Bleu?

1. If using veal round steak, cut into four serving pieces. 
2. Pound veal to 1/4-inch thickness. 
3. Place one slice each of ham and cheese on each piece of veal.
4. Roll up carefully, beginning at narrow end; secure with wooden
toothpicks.
 
5. Mix flour, salt, pepper and allspice; coat rolls with flour mixture. Dip
rolls in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
 
6. Heat shortening in 10-inch skillet until melted.
7. Cook rolls in shortening until brown, about 5 minutes. 
8. Add water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
9. Cover and simmer until veal is tender, about 45 minutes.
10. Remove cover during last two to three minutes to crisp veal slightly.

Description:
Veal Cordon Bleu, Serves 4

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