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

  1. Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. 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.
  4. Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
  5. Garnish with tartar sauce and lemon and serve straight from the skillet.

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