Name: Dutch cutlets: the secret of a delicious lunch that never disappoints
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g minced meat (pork or a mix of pork and beef); 1 egg; 100 g breadcrumbs; 100 ml milk; 100 g hard cheese (Edam or Gouda), finely grated; salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper; oil for frying

Dutch cutlets: the secret of a delicious lunch that never disappoints

Dutch cutlets: the secret of a delicious lunch that never disappoints

Easy to prepare
4 serving
30 minutes

Jan, 21. 01. 2026

Dutch cutlets are a popular dish made from minced meat that combines juicy meat and cheese into a simple and tasty lunch suitable for everyday. If you love minced meat recipes, be sure to also try Dutch cutlets from minced meat – a simple and proven recipe, which offers a proven method for the classic version, or imperial meat patties from the oven, which are a great alternative to cutlets and are prepared more healthily in the oven.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

500 g minced meat (pork or a mix of pork and beef)
1 egg
100 g breadcrumbs
100 ml milk
100 g hard cheese (Edam or Gouda), finely grated
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
oil for frying

Preparation procedure

Put the minced meat, egg, breadcrumbs and milk into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix everything thoroughly.
Add the grated cheese and mix well again so that it is evenly distributed throughout the meat mixture.
Shape smaller patties from the mixture about the size of your palm.
Heat enough oil in a pan and fry the cutlets on both sides until golden, approximately 5–7 minutes on each side.
Let the finished cutlets drain briefly on a paper towel and serve immediately.

Total preparation time

30 minutes

Number of servings

4 servings

Recipe conclusion

Dutch cutlets are an ideal solution for days when you need to cook quickly but don’t want to compromise on taste. Thanks to the cheese they remain juicy and go great with boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes or a light vegetable salad. They are proof that even a simple recipe can offer a hearty homemade lunch.