Dutch minced-meat cutlets – a simple and proven recipe

Name: Dutch minced-meat cutlets – a simple and proven recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g minced pork; 100 g hard cheese (e.g. Edam 30% or 45%); 1 egg; 50 ml milk; 2 cloves garlic; salt; freshly ground pepper; oil for frying; plain flour; 2 eggs

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Easy to prepare
4 serving
25 minutes

Jan, 19. 01. 2026

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Dutch minced-meat cutlets are a Czech classic suitable for a quick family lunch or a weekend dinner. They are most often enjoyed with a potato side and a fresh salad, so they go great with, for example, baked smashed potatoes with cheese and garlic or a light fitness cucumber salad. Below you will find a tested method that works reliably and the cutlets will be juicy, flavorful and beautifully crispy.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

500 g minced pork
100 g hard cheese (e.g. Edam 30% or 45%)
1 egg
50 ml milk
2 cloves garlic
salt
freshly ground pepper
oil for frying

For coating:

plain flour
2 eggs

Preparation procedure

Place the minced meat into a larger bowl and add the egg, milk, finely grated cheese, pressed garlic, salt and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly so that a compact and moist meat mixture is formed.
Shape flat cutlets from the mixture about 1–1.5 cm thick. Prepare the classic breading station – flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs. Coat each cutlet in turn in flour, egg and finally in breadcrumbs.
Heat a sufficient amount of oil in a pan and fry the cutlets over medium heat on both sides until golden, approximately 4–5 minutes on each side. Let the finished cutlets drain briefly on paper towels.

Total preparation time

Preparation: 15 minutes
Frying: 10–12 minutes
Total: approx. 25–30 minutes

Number of servings

4 servings

Recipe conclusion

Dutch minced-meat cutlets are an ideal choice if you’re looking for a quick, filling and flavorful lunch that will please the whole family. They go great with mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes or a light vegetable salad. Thanks to the cheese inside, they remain wonderfully juicy and tender even after frying.

If you enjoy traditional Czech cuisine, this recipe should definitely have a place in your home collection of tried-and-true dishes.