Crispy Schnitzel with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

 

This dish looks like a crispy breaded schnitzel with creamy mashed potatoes and brown gravy. Here’s a full, easy restaurant-style recipe you can follow at home:

 

🥩 Crispy Schnitzel with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

 

✅ Serves: 2–3

 

✅ Time: ~45 minutes

 

📝 INGREDIENTS

 

For the Schnitzel:

 

2 large chicken breasts or pork cutlets

Salt & black pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp paprika

½ cup flour

2 eggs (beaten)

1½ cups breadcrumbs

Oil for frying

For the Mashed Potatoes:

 

4 medium potatoes

2 tbsp butter

¼–½ cup warm milk

Salt & pepper

For the Brown Gravy:

 

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

1½ cups beef or chicken broth

½ tsp black pepper

Optional: ½ tsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce

👨‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS

 

1️⃣ Prepare the Schnitzel

 

Slice chicken in half horizontally.

Cover with plastic and pound thin.

Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder & paprika.

Coat in:

Flour → Egg → Breadcrumbs

Fry in medium-hot oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.

Drain on paper towel.

2️⃣ Make the Mashed Potatoes

 

Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until soft.

Drain and mash.

Add butter & warm milk.

Season with salt & pepper until creamy.

3️⃣ Prepare the Gravy

 

Melt butter on medium heat.

Add flour and whisk 1 minute.

Slowly add broth while whisking.

Simmer until thick.

Add pepper and soy/Worcestershire if using.

🍽️ TO SERVE:

 

Place schnitzel on plate

Add mashed potatoes

Pour hot gravy over both

✅ OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

 

Add mushrooms to gravy

Serve with pickles or salad

Sprinkle schnitzel with lemon juice