Oven Fried Turkey Cutlets With Parmesan Cheese Recipe

Oven Fried Turkey Cutlets With Parmesan Cheese Recipe

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings

These turkey cutlets are oven-fried to perfection with a crispy panko and Parmesan cheese coating. They're so easy to make and great for a weeknight or weekend family meal. The cutlets are dipped in an egg mixture then coated with the crumb mixture and placed on a foil-lined baking pan and baked. The recipe can easily be scaled up or down depending on how many servings you need.

You can use a Creole mustard or bold and spicy whole grain mustard in the egg mixture. For a finer crumb coating, just pulse the breadcrumbs and cheese in a food processor.  If you can't find any turkey cutlets, ask your butcher or local grocery store if they can make you some, or you can get a turkey breast or tenderloin and slice it thinly into 1/2- to 1-inch thick cutlets yourself.

Serve these baked turkey cutlets with mashed potatoes or rice, and some steamed broccoli or roasted Brussels sprouts, or a vegetable of your choice for a tasty everyday meal.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray, for greasing pan

  • 4 (1/2- to 1-inch thick) turkey cutlets

  • Kosher salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons spicy mustard

  • 1 dash hot sauce

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients and preheat the oven to 425 F.

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  2. Grease a large, shallow baking pan or line it with parchment paper or nonstick foil.

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  3. Pat the turkey cutlets with paper towels to dry and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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  4. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the spicy mustard and a dash of hot sauce; set aside.

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  5. In another bowl, combine the panko crumbs and cheese.

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  6. Dip turkey cutlets in the egg mixture, coating well, then coat with the crumb mixture. Arrange in the foil-lined baking pan.

    Oven Fried Turkey Cutlets With Parmesan Cheese Recipe

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  7. Cook for 12 to 20 minutes or until cooked through, depending on thickness. Check the cutlets with an instant-read thermometer, turkey is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

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  8. Serve and enjoy.

    Oven Fried Turkey Cutlets With Parmesan Cheese Recipe

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Tips

  • Want a finer crumb crust? Put the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese into your food processor and set it to the pulse setting.
  • Use fresh grated Parmesan cheese, not the dry powdered Parmesan-style cheese in the jar.
  • If cutting the cutlets yourself, try to keep them the same in size and thickness so they will cook evenly.
  • Make sure to coat the cutlets well with both the egg mixture and the breadcrumb mixture.

Recipe Variation

  • Chicken cutlets can be used in place of the turkey cutlets.
  • Substitute regular breadcrumbs in place of the panko breadcrumbs.
  • Add some other seasonings such as garlic powder, oregano, or poultry seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
499 Calories
16g Fat
36g Carbs
49g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 499
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 269mg 90%
Sodium 783mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 49g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 247mg 19%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 451mg 10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)