Description
Crispy on the outside, tender and savory on the inside—these Polish Egg Cutlets (Kotlety Jajeczne) are a comforting, old-world delight. Made with chopped hard-boiled eggs, aromatic onion, herbs, and just a hint of garlic, they’re pan-fried until golden and utterly irresistible. Perfect as a snack, light lunch, or meatless main! #PolishRecipes #EggCutlets #MeatlessMeals #ComfortFood #GoldenCrispy
Ingredients
Scale
Main mixture:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup fresh herbs, chopped (optional)
For coating:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Additional breadcrumbs, for coating (optional)
- Oil or butter, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped hard-boiled eggs, breadcrumbs, grated cheese (if using), onion, garlic, butter or olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and fresh herbs. Mix well until the ingredients bind together.
- Form patties: Shape the mixture into small round or oval cutlets, about the size of your palm.
- Coat cutlets: Lightly dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and optionally coat with additional breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Cook cutlets: Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry cutlets for 3–4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as a main dish with mashed potatoes, or as a snack with sour cream or mustard.
Notes
- Use panko for a crispier crust.
- Great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs from holidays!
- For extra flavor, add a spoonful of Dijon mustard or a pinch of nutmeg to the mixture.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet or oven.
- Pairs well with cucumber salad or pickled vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg