Costoletta alla Valdostana

Serves 4 · 20 min prep · 25 min cook

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in veal or pork chops, thick
• 6 oz Fontina cheese
• 4 slices prosciutto or cooked ham, thin slices
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Cut a pocket into each chop. Season inside and out.
2. 2Tuck in Fontina and a slice of prosciutto; secure with a toothpick if needed.
3. 3Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
4. 4Pan-fry in butter and oil over medium heat until golden and cooked through.
5. 5Rest briefly. Serve with a simple salad or roasted potatoes.