Tonkatsu Gratin with Melted Cheese 🧀✨
A Japanese-Western fusion dish that combines crispy tonkatsu with creamy béchamel sauce, melty cheese, and a golden-brown crust! Perfect for a comforting meal.
✅ Prep Time: 20 mins
⏳ Cook Time: 25 mins
🍽 Servings: 2-3
📝 Ingredients
For the Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Pork Cutlet)
2 boneless pork loin chops (or chicken breast for a variation)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup flour
1 egg, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
For the Béchamel Sauce (White Sauce)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup Parmesan cheese (optional for extra flavor)
For the Topping
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
¼ cup cheddar cheese (for a sharp flavor)
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
1 tbsp butter, melted (to mix with panko for a golden crust)
1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
🔥 Instructions
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