Karađorđeva Šnicla Style Skillet (Rolled Serbian Cutlet Stuffed with Kajmak Cheese) – Authentic Serbia Recipe
Belgrade’s famous royal schnitzel rolled around rich, melting kajmak cream cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇷🇸 Serbia (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Golden breaded pork or chicken cutlet rolled around creamy kajmak/cream cheese, Roasted potatoes, Tartar sauce and lemon, Garlic, Flat-leaf parsley
Ingredients for Karađorđeva Šnicla Style Skillet (Rolled Serbian Cutlet Stuffed with Kajmak Cheese) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden breaded pork or chicken cutlet rolled around creamy kajmak/cream cheese, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups roasted potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup tartar sauce and lemon
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Serbia seasoning (flat-leaf parsley, butter, black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add golden breaded pork or chicken cutlet rolled around creamy kajmak/cream cheese and roasted potatoes along with flat-leaf parsley, butter, black pepper, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with tartar sauce and lemon and serve straight from the skillet.