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    Published: Sep 21, 2014 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

    Schnitzel Melt Sandwich

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    A vertical closeup image of the inside of a Schnitzel Melt Sandwich along with a title text overlay graphic.

    A Schnitzel Melt Sandwich is a lightly breaded pork schnitzel that is pan-fried until crisp, added to swirled rye bread, and topped with melted cheese!

    A vertical closeup photo of a Schnitzel Melt Sandwich on marbled rye bread and honey mustard mayonnaise.

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making a Schnitzel Melt Sandwich is available at the end of this post. OR you can hit the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe. 

    This recipe was originally shared in 2014. This post has been updated with additional information, including a recipe card complete with nutritional information, but the recipe itself has remained unchanged.

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    A vertical photo collage of how to make a Schnitzel Melt Sandwich with fried pork cutlets.

    The ingredient list:

    • 4 boneless pork chops
    • all-purpose flour
    • eggs
    • bread crumbs
    • canola oil
    • Swiss cheese
    • marbled rye bread
    • mayonnaise
    • yellow mustard
    • honey
    • salt and pepper

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • large skillet
    • 3 shallow dishes or a breading station
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • meat mallet
    • slotted spatula
    • baking sheet fitted with rack
    • mixing bowl
    • wooden spoon
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • butter knife or offset spatula
    • parchment paper or foil
    • serrated knife (for serving)

    Can other proteins be used to make schnitzel?

    I chose boneless pork chops as my schnitzel protein but feel free to substitute boneless, skinless chicken (breast, thighs, or both), or even boneless veal chops (aka wiener schnitzel).

    The method of making the schnitzel is exactly the same no matter what protein you choose, so make it your own, and make it often.

    I do believe you're going to love this sandwich!

    A baking sheet filled with open-faced Schnitzel Melt Sandwiches with Swiss cheese on top.

    What type of cheese is best for a German schnitzel sandwich?

    I chose to add Swiss cheese to my pork schnitzel because it's one of my favorite cheeses, but feel free to add whatever cheese is your favorite.

    The secret's in the sauce:

    I topped these sandwiches with some super easy-to-make honey, mustard mayonnaise.

    I think this sauce would also be good with a light touch of beer (I just thought of that now), but that's strictly the adult version, and NOT for the kiddos.

    Naturally, that would be kicking up the Oktoberfest theme a notch or two, and I'm certainly not opposed to that!

    Next time! LOL

     

    How to slice boneless pork chops to make schnitzel:

    • Laying a hand flat top on each chop, carefully cut each chop in half (lengthwise) making two chops out of one.
    • Using a meat mallet, pound each piece of pork to approximately ¼" thickness. This can be done between two pieces of plastic wrap if desired.

    How to make Schnitzel Melt Sandwiches:

    • Set up a dredging station using three shallow dishes. In the first dish, add the seasoned flour. In the second dish, add eggs (beaten), and in the third dish add the seasoned breadcrumbs.
    • Using tongs, dredge each cutlet into the flour first, egg second, and crumb mixture lastly.
    • Pan fry each schnitzel in a little canola oil on both sides for approximately 2 minutes on each side.
    • Place the fried cutlets on a baking sheet (fit with a rack to keep them crispy), and keep them warm in a low oven (300-degrees) while preparing the other sandwich components.
     
    • Brush each slice of marbled rye bread with butter and oil.
    • Toast each slice in the large skillet to lightly brown.
    • Place each slice, butter side down on a baking sheet.
    • Top each with a slice of Swiss cheese, a pork schnitzel, another slice of Swiss cheese, and top with the honey mustard mayonnaise.
    • Heat the sandwiches in the low oven until the cheese melts.
    • Serve hot.

    Additional German-inspired recipes:

    *German Meatballs with Mushroom Caraway Sauce (shown below)

    My love of German flavors and ingredients was the original inspiration for this dish of hearty German meatballs. It’s a delicious comfort-food recipe, with a German twist.

    A large white bowl filled with German meatballs with caraway mushroom cream sauce, parsley, and a large serving spoon.

    *Knockwurst Sausage Sandwich (not shown)

    This copycat German knockwurst sandwich is my version of a terrific sausage sandwich I’d had while on vacation in Northern Wisconsin.

    *Authentic German Spaetzle Casserole (not shown)

    Buttered German egg dumplings (spaetzle) are layered in a casserole dish along with shredded Gruyere cheese and crispy, crunchy onions to bring you this delicious recipe for German Spaetzle Casserole.

    *German Bee Sting Cake (shown below)

    German Bee Sting Cake is a yeasted cake with a beautiful texture, fantastic honey flavor (hence the name), a beautifully caramelized almond topping, not to mention a thick, creamy vanilla filling.

    A German bee sting cake on a glass cake stand with a yellow and black napkin

    *German Schnitzel Melt Sandwich (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

    A vertical closeup photo of the inside of a German Schnitzel Melt Sandwich with cheese and honey mustard on marbled rye bread.
     

    Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's Schnitzel Melt Sandwich.

    If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating in the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. Thank you. 🙂

     
    A cut in half Schnitzel Melt Sandwich on a plate with marbled rye bread.

    SCHNITZEL MELT SANDWICH

    Renee Goerger
    A Schnitzel Melt Sandwich is a lightly breaded pork schnitzel that is pan-fried until crisp, added to swirled rye bread, and topped with melted cheese!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Sandwiches
    Cuisine German Cuisine
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 847 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 boneless pork chops cut in half and pounded thin
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 large eggs
    • 3 tablespoons water
    • 1 cup panko crumbs
    • 1 cup bread crumbs
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • canola oil for pan-frying
    • 16 slices of marbled rye bread
    • 4 tablespoon butter
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 16 slices of Swiss Cheese
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
    • 2 tablespoons honey

    Instructions
     

    • -Carefully slice each boneless pork chop in half lenghtwise.
    • -Using a meat mallet or a rolling pin, pound each piece of pork using enough pressure to flatten it to about ¼" thickness. Season with salt and pepper and set aside while you prepare the coating.
    • -In three shallow dishes, add the flour to one, the whisked eggs and water to the second one, and the panko, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper to the third.
    • -Dredge each cutlet into the flour, turning to coat both sides, then into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides, and then into the panko mixture, turning to coat both sides. *Note - use a little pressure here to press the crumbs onto the meat, so they will adhere.
    • -In a large skillet over medium/high heat, add about 1½ tablespoons of canola oil for every two schnitzels and pan fry each coated schnitzel for approximately 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
    • -Remove the fried schnitzel to a baking sheet fitted with a rack, and complete the process with the remaining schnitzel.
    • -Keep the fried and coated schnitzels in a low oven (300 degrees) while you prepare the bread and the sauce.
    • -Melt the 4 tablespoons of butter in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small bowl.
    • -Brush each slice of bread with the butter and oil mixture (one side only) and gently brown each piece of bread (butter side down) in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • -After each piece of bread is browned and toasted, place 8 of the slices, buttered side down on a baking sheet. *Note - The other 8 slices will be going butter side up.
    • -Place one slice of Swiss cheese on top of each piece of bread and then top the cheese with the prepared schnitzel.
    • -Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, and honey.
    • -Top each schnitzel with another slice of Swiss cheese and add the honey mustard to each. Top with remainign bread (butter side up).
    • -Slide the sandwiches into a low oven (325 degrees) for about 10 minutes just until the cheese melts.
    • -Serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 847kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 36gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1217mgPotassium: 474mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 554IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 375mgIron: 4mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed this German-inspired breaded pork sandwich as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you.

    A cut in half Schnitzel Melt Sandwich on a plate with marbled rye bread.

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    Comments

    1. Life Tastes Good says

      September 29, 2014 at 2:41 am

      What a delicious looking sandwich! Schnitzel is such comfort food! yummmm

      Reply
    2. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

      September 24, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      I adore pork schnitzel sandwiches, and yours looks PERFECT!!

      Reply
    3. Aly ~ Cooking in Stilettos says

      September 23, 2014 at 11:48 pm

      This looks fabulous Renee!

      Reply
    4. Angela {Mind Over Batter} says

      September 23, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      What a great idea for a sandwich. I love schnitzel and swiss cheese is my first cheese love. I put it on everything!

      Reply
    5. Nutmeg Nanny says

      September 23, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      This sandwich looks amazing! I love schnitzel!

      Reply
    6. Melissa from Hungry Food Love says

      September 23, 2014 at 9:24 am

      Ohhh you reminded me I need to make schinitzel for my hubby. We were in Germany last month and I said to my self I wanted to cook him a few of his favorite dishes there, once we made it back home. I think I just found recipe #1. Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Tiff @ Love, Sweat, & Beers says

      September 22, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Oh, I do love me some schnitzel!

      Reply
    8. Brenda@SugarFreeMom says

      September 22, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      My hubby lived in Germany before I met him and loves pork schnitzel but I've never made it at home for him. This looks great!

      Reply
    9. Angie Barrett says

      September 22, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      I bet that your grandpa would be super proud of this schnitzel melt sandwich! That needs to be my lunch this week!

      Reply
    10. Amanda Tynis says

      September 22, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      Now, this is a sandwich!

      Reply
    11. Ginny McMeans says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      I am so happy you have such wonderful memories of your grandfather and also to have some of his recipes. To October and your grandfather. Cheers!

      Reply
    12. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

      September 22, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      I like this idea for a sandwich - the bread really puts it over the top in my book!!!

      Reply
    13. Stacy Rushton says

      September 22, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      What a great sandwich, Reneé! I love your schnitzel and that marbled rye loaf is perfect for it. Your grandfather sounds like a wonderful character. I'm glad you did get some of his recipes. Those are family treasures.

      Reply
    14. Pam says

      September 22, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Now that is a perfect sandwich and my favorite bread.

      Reply
    15. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

      September 22, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      I feel like this sandwich screams FALL! And I'd sure like to try a bite!

      Reply
    16. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

      September 22, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      That bread totally makes the sammie!!

      Reply
    17. C.S. Weaver says

      September 22, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      Looks fantastic! And a great excuse to crack open a bottle of brew, too. Thanks!

      Reply
    18. Amy @Very Culinary says

      September 22, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      Omg, I love that you put schnitzel on marbled rye. This is so clever!

      Reply
    19. Liz Berg says

      September 21, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      Now this is some kind of terrific sandwich, Renee! Must be my German side that's making my mouth water!

      Reply
    20. Carla says

      September 21, 2014 at 11:05 pm

      With all of the pumpkins and apples going on, Oktoberfest is usually overlooked. Glad you gave it some attention with these delicious schnitzel sandwiches!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        September 22, 2014 at 1:24 pm

        My pleasure, Carla, and thank you.

        Reply
    21. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

      September 21, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      What a great idea for a sandwich. I could eat about 5 of these. 🙂 And I like your idea to add sauerkraut. Thanks for sharing Renee.

      Reply
    22. Christie Campbell says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:53 pm

      We used to have fried pork sandwiches for lunch on the weekends when I was growing up. These take me back. LOVE IT!

      Reply
    23. Nichole C says

      September 21, 2014 at 6:53 pm

      What a genius idea! I love schnitzel (though I have never made it), and I love rye; perfect combo!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        September 21, 2014 at 8:07 pm

        Thank you Nichole. Next time I make it I'm going to add some sauerkraut to bump up the Oktoberfest quota. I should have done it this time but it was requested by my son that I leave it off. Drats. LOL

        Reply
    24. Sherri Jo says

      September 21, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      I think this looks amazing... and I kind of want it for breakfast! Yum!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        September 21, 2014 at 8:06 pm

        Thank you, Sherri Jo. I would certainly eat this for breakfast too (burp).

        Reply

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