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title: "Chilean Escalopa Kaiser — Homemade Beef Cordon Bleu Recipe"
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# Chilean Escalopa Kaiser — Homemade Beef Cordon Bleu Recipe

[Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-escalopa-kaiser-o-cordon-bleu/)

![Chilean escalopa kaiser cut in half showing melted ham and cheese inside](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chilean-escalopa-kaiser-cordon-bleu-featured.jpg)*Homemade Chilean escalopa kaiser*

Chilean escalopa kaiser, a beef cordon bleu, is made by pounding beef cutlets very thin, folding them over a slice of ham and cheese, dredging them in flour, dipping them in egg beaten with garlic and parsley, coating them in breadcrumbs, chilling for 30 minutes, and frying at 160 C (320 F) until golden. It takes 50 minutes of preparation plus 20 minutes of cooking and serves 4 people.

It is a crispy, cheesy classic of Chilean restaurants, served with mashed potatoes, rice, or salad.

## How to Make Escalopa Kaiser?

Escalopa kaiser is like a beef, ham, and cheese sandwich wrapped in a crisp crust, made with thin cutlets of beef round. The filled cutlets are breaded, chilled so the coating sets, and fried.

## Nutritional Information

Each escalopa kaiser contains approximately 680 kcal, 36 g of carbohydrates, 45 g of fat, 36 g of protein, 2 g of fiber, 2 g of sugars, 180 mg of cholesterol, and 800 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.

## Homemade Chilean Escalopa Kaiser Recipe

**Preparation:** 50 minutes
**Cooking:** 20 minutes
**Servings:** 4 people

### Ingredients

- 4 beef cutlets (posta rosada or posta negra)
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of cheese
- 200 g (2 cups) of breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons of flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of parsley
- 1/2 clove of garlic
- Oil for frying
- Fine salt
- Black pepper

### Instructions

1. Lay the cutlets on a board and pound them gently with a meat mallet until very thin. Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on one half of each, fold the meat over like a sandwich, and press to seal.

![Thin beef cutlets ready to fill](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/thin-beef-cutlets-escalopa-kaiser.jpg)*Beef cutlets*

1. Secure with a toothpick if you like and dust all over with flour. Repeat with all the cutlets. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the finely chopped garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.

![Sliced ham for the escalopa filling](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sliced-cooked-ham-rollitos.jpg)*Ham*

1. Spread the breadcrumbs on a wide plate. Dip the cutlets in the egg and coat completely in breadcrumbs, repeating if needed. Place on a tray, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

![Chilean chanco cheese for the melted center](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chilean-chanco-cheese-diplomatico.jpg)*Chanco cheese*

1. Heat the oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat to 160 C (320 F) and fry the escalopas without crowding for a couple of minutes per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels and serve right away with mashed potatoes, rice, or salad.

## Additional Tips

### Chill before frying

A short rest in the refrigerator or freezer helps the breading stick and turn crisper.

### Double coat

A second round of egg and breadcrumbs holds the melted cheese inside.

### Pound evenly

Thin, even cutlets cook through before the crust overbrowns.

| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beef | Chicken breast | 1:1 | Classic cordon bleu |
| Ham | Serrano ham | 1:1 | Saltier |
| Chanco cheese | Gruyère or Swiss | 1:1 | Nuttier |
| Fried | Baked at 200 C | 20 to 25 minutes | Lighter |

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### 1. Is escalopa kaiser the same as cordon bleu?

Essentially yes; in Chile the beef version filled with ham and cheese is called escalopa kaiser.

### 2. Which beef cut is best?

Lean cuts such as posta rosada or posta negra, pounded very thin.

### 3. How do I keep the cheese from leaking?

Seal the edges well, double coat in egg and breadcrumbs, and chill before frying.

### 4. Can I bake it?

Yes, brush with oil and bake at 200 C (392 F) for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.

## What Is Escalopa Kaiser?

Escalopa kaiser is the Chilean name for a breaded beef cutlet filled with ham and melted cheese, closely related to the European cordon bleu.

## Escalopas in Chile

Breaded cutlets, or escalopas, are everyday Chilean restaurant fare, served plain, as kaiser with ham and cheese, or topped with a fried egg.

## Did You Know?

The name cordon bleu, blue ribbon in French, has long been associated with excellence in cooking, after the ribbon worn by an old order of French knights.

## Recommended

- [Chilean Beef Escalopa](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-beef-escalopa-breaded-cutlet-recipe/)
- [Chilean Spicy Mashed Potatoes](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-spicy-mashed-potatoes-pure-picante-recipe/)
- [Chilean Diplomático Sandwich](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-diplomatico-pork-loin-cheese-sandwich-recipe/)
- [Chilean Rice with Fried Egg](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-rice-with-fried-egg-arroz-con-huevo-recipe/)