Crispy Schnitzel with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

This dish looks like a crispy breaded schnitzel with creamy mashed potatoes and brown gravy. Here’s a full, easy restaurant-style recipe you can follow at home:🥩 Crispy Schnitzel with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy✅ Serves: 2–3✅ Time: ~45 minutes📝 INGREDIENTSFor the Schnitzel:2 large chicken breasts or pork cutletsSalt & black pepper½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp paprika½ cup flour2 eggs (beaten)1½ cups breadcrumbsOil for fryingFor the Mashed Potatoes:4 medium potatoes2 tbsp butter¼–½ cup warm milkSalt & pepperFor the Brown Gravy:2 tbsp butter2 tbsp flour1½ cups beef or chicken broth½ tsp black pepperOptional: ½ tsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce👨‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS1️⃣ Prepare the SchnitzelSlice chicken in half horizontally.Cover with plastic and pound thin.Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder & paprika.Coat in:Flour → Egg → BreadcrumbsFry in medium-hot oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.Drain on paper towel.2️⃣ Make the Mashed PotatoesBoil peeled potatoes in salted water until soft.Drain and mash.Add butter & warm milk.Season with salt & pepper until creamy.3️⃣ Prepare the GravyMelt butter on medium heat.Add flour and whisk 1 minute.Slowly add broth while whisking.Simmer until thick.Add pepper and soy/Worcestershire if using.🍽️ TO SERVE:Place schnitzel on plateAdd mashed potatoesPour hot gravy over both✅ OPTIONAL EXTRAS:Add mushrooms to gravyServe with pickles or saladSprinkle schnitzel with lemon juice