Crispy breaded pork cutlets topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese. In Argentina, milanesas are a weeknight staple, and this cheesy baked version is a generous, easy dinner the whole family loves.
The cutlets are breaded with garlicky breadcrumbs and pan-fried until golden, then covered with sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan and finished in a hot oven until the cheese bubbles. Serve them with fries or a simple salad.
Why you’ll love it
- Crispy and cheesy: a golden crust under bubbling mozzarella.
- A true Argentine favorite, made with easy-to-find ingredients.
- Family-size: 4 hearty servings for about $4.20 each.
Quick facts
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 50 min
Servings: 4
Oven temperature: 425°F (220°C)
Estimated cost per serving: $4.20
Contains: Wheat (flour and breadcrumbs), eggs and milk (cheese).
Ingredients
- 4 thin boneless pork chops
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Oil, for cooking
- Salt and pepper
Step-by-step method
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Flatten and season. Lightly pound the pork and season it with salt and pepper.
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Bread the cutlets. Dredge each piece in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs mixed with the garlic powder.
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Pan-fry. Brown the cutlets in a skillet with a thin layer of oil, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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Top them. Transfer to a baking sheet and top with the tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Bake. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
How to know it is done
The milanesas are ready when the breading is golden and crisp, the cheese is fully melted and bubbling, and the pork reaches at least 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part. Times are estimates, so go by the color and the thermometer.
Tips for the best result
- Measure and prep all the ingredients before you start.
- Taste and adjust the salt and seasoning at the end of cooking.
- Pound the pork to an even thickness so every cutlet cooks at the same time.
Storage and reheating
Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, ideally in the oven, to keep the best texture.
Approximate nutrition per serving
About 620 calories per serving. Nutrition is an estimate and varies with brands and portion size.
Leer esta receta en español: Milanesa de Cerdo Gratinada con Tomate y Queso
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