Cordon Bleu

Photo: flickr user Burger Baroness

Ingredients

4 Lean sirloin steaks (1/3 pound each)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

4 Thin slices Danish Ham

4 Thin slices Svenbo or Danbo cheese

cup Flour

1 teaspoon Salt

teaspoon Pepper

1 Egg, lightly beaten

cup Bread crumbs

cup Butter

Lemon and parsley, for garnish

Preparation

Pound steaks until approximately 4x7 inches. Spread with mustard. Top each with slice of ham and of cheese. (Both slices smaller than steaks). Fold steaks over, secure with skewers. Mix flour with spices. Dip each steak in flour on both sides, then in egg, finally in bread crumbs. Fry in butter for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Garnish. Serve with vegetables.

Makes 4 servings.