The fiery schnitzel pot is ideal as a main meal or as part of the buffet for a party. It can be prepared well in advance, takes little time to prepare, and is always a hit with guests. Even smaller portions for a dinner for two or four are of course quickly cooked. However and whenever you serve this dish, you’re guaranteed to get lots of compliments.
This recipe is quick and easy and can be made by anyone. Depending on your taste, you can vary the ingredients and combine them again and again. There are hardly any limits to your creativity.
Ingredients for a schnitzel pot for 10 people
– 1.5 kg cutlet meat
– 2 to 3 onions
– 2 cloves of garlic
– 500 gr. Champions
– 2 bottles of chili sauce (finished product)
– 250 ml sweet cream
– 3 tablespoons of crème fraîche
– fresh parsley
– Salt and pepper to taste
– some butter for frying
Preparation of the Schnitzeltopf
- First, peel and chop the onions
- Clean and slice champions
- Cut the escalopes into fine strips
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan or skillet and sauté the onions, garlic, and champions
- Take the mixture out of the pot and fry the schnitzel in batches until it is browned all over
- Preheat the oven to 180° for the schnitzel pot
- In a large container, mix the chili sauce with the sweet cream and crème Fraiche, taste, and season with salt and pepper if necessary
- Pour the strips of schnitzel and the Champion onion-garlic mixture into a casserole dish or roasting pan and mix well
- Now pour the sauce over it and spread it so that the meat is completely covered
- Heat the schnitzel pot in the oven for about 40 minutes
- Sprinkle the finished dish with parsley and serve with a fresh baguette
Useful additional knowledge about the Schnitzeltopf
- The schnitzel pot can also be prepared the night before the party. Prepare everything the day before and leave the meat in the sauce overnight for even more tenderness. Put it in the oven just before eating.
- For guests who like it even fierier, you should provide Tabasco sauce for seasoning.
- If you like it sweeter, simply vary the ingredients for the sauce. This dish is also delicious with curry sauce, pineapple, and peppers.
- Instead of schnitzel, you can also use fillet, beef steaks, or chicken.
- Röstis is also a perfect side dish for the schnitzel pot.
