Name: Basil-Crusted Veal Chops
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread; 1/4 cup (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature; 2 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard; 2 8-ounce veal loin chops (each about 1 1/2 inches thick); 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup minced fresh basil

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread

1/4 cup (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature

2 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard

2 8-ounce veal loin chops (each about 1 1/2 inches thick)

1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix basil, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, Parmesan, butter and mustard in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Pat veal chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add veal. Cook until brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove from heat. Press basil mixture onto top of veal chops. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon remaining breadcrumbs over each. Roast in oven until cooked to desired doneness, about 15 minutes for medium-rare.

TagsBasil Herbs & Spices Veal Beef Meat Main Dinner Easy Roast Bon Appétit

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