Cube Steak Parmigiana *****

By Nilson

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup saltine crackers, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 2 Tablespoons oil
• 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano, divided
• 3 slices mozzarella cheese, halved
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 4 ounce cube steak

Preparation

Step 1

In three shallow bowls, combine flour, salt and pepper; beat egg and water; and combine parmesan, saltines and basil.
Dip steaks in flour mixture and egg mixture, then roll in cheese mixture. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon of oil over medium high heat.
Brown three steaks on both sides. Remove to a greased 13X9 pan. Repeat with the remaining steaks, adding additional oil as needed.
Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 25 minutes. Drain any pan juices. Combine the tomato sauce, sugar, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the oregano. Pour over steaks.
Bake 20 minutes longer. Place mozzarella cheese on steaks. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining oregano. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.