Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Japan as ★ヘルシー♪チーズin豆腐カツ★

Healthy Tofu Cutlets with Cheese

Name: Healthy Tofu Cutlets with Cheese
Yield: Serves 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu; 4 slices ham; 4 slices non-melting sliced cheese; Salt and pepper, to taste; as needed All-purpose flour,; 1 egg; as needed Panko breadcrumbs,; Vegetable oil, for frying; Mayonnaise and sauce (such as Worcestershire), as desired

ちゅんまっち @chunmacchi

Tofu cutlets stuffed with cheese and ham. They're healthy but still super satisfying! A budget-friendly meal for four, all under $5.
Recipe background:
I wanted to eat fried food while dieting, but pork cutlets are too high in calories. So I made these tofu cutlets with cheese and ham for extra flavor and heartiness.

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Ingredients

Serves 4 servings

1 blockfirm tofu
4 slicesham
4 slicesnon-melting sliced cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
as neededAll-purpose flour,
1egg
as neededPanko breadcrumbs,
Vegetable oil, for frying
Mayonnaise and sauce (such as Worcestershire), as desired

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Steps

1

Slice the drained tofu into 8 pieces. Lay them on paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
2

Cut the ham slices in half and place them on top of the tofu slices.
3

Fold each cheese slice in half and place on top of the ham.
4

Stack two tofu slices together and season with salt and pepper.
5

Coat each tofu stack in flour, then beaten egg, then panko breadcrumbs.
6

Pour about 1/2 inch (1 cm) of vegetable oil into a frying pan and fry the breaded tofu stacks.
7

Fry until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
8

Enjoy the melty cheese inside!
9

Optional side: Sauté mushrooms with garlic, butter, and soy sauce. Top with mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce if you like.

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ちゅんまっち @chunmacchi

Published in the US on August 07, 2025 14:01

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