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Crispy Schnitzel Bacon Pretzel Sandwich

A delightful twist on a classic dish that brings together crunchy schnitzel, salty bacon, and chewy pretzel buns, perfect for casual dinners or indulgent brunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, German
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Schnitzel
  • 4 pieces boneless pork chops Pounded into thin cutlets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 pieces eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs For coating
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
For Assembling
  • 8 slices bacon Cook until crispy
  • 4 pieces pretzel buns Toasted
  • 1 cup Lettuce Any type you prefer
  • 1 pieces Tomato Sliced
  • Condiments of choice Such as mayonnaise, mustard, etc.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place each pork chop between two layers of plastic wrap and pound them until they're about ½ inch thick.
  3. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  4. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a baking sheet.
  3. Cook in the preheated oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  4. In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy and drain on paper towels.
  5. Slice the pretzel buns in half and toast them in the oven for a few minutes.
Assembly
  1. Place a schnitzel on the bottom half of each pretzel bun, top with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and condiments, then add the top bun.
  2. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Best enjoyed with sides like French fries or a fresh salad. Store leftovers separately for maximum freshness.