Schnitzel with almonds

very tasty and nice for those 'special' dinners

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  veal or 4  beef schnitzel
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 1⁄3 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 3  ounces  ground almonds
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1  clove garlic
•  salt and pepper
• 4  tablespoons  oil

• Sauce

• 1  tablespoon brandy
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄2 cup  cream
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, almonds, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper.
2. Roll schnitzels in flour, dip in beaten eggs, coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing on firmly.
3. Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm crumbs.
4. Saute crushed garlic and steaks in hot oil, cook both sides until golden and cooked through.
5. Remove from pan, keep warm while preparing sauce.
6. ---------Sauce--------.
7. Drain excess oil from pan, add brandy, wine,salt and pepper.
8. Boil for a few minutes, stirring in all brown pan drippings.
9. Remove from heat, stir in cream, reheat gently.