3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup finely crushed Saltines (about 10)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
6 cube steaks (about 4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce:
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
3 slices mozzarella cheese, diagonally halved
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
In 3 shallow bowls, combine flour, salt and pepper; beat eggs and water, and combine Parmesan cheese, Saltines and basil. Dip steaks in flour mixture and egg mixture, then roll in cheese mixture. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown three steaks on both sides. Remove to a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
Repeat with remaining steaks, adding oil to skillet as needed. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F. for 25 minutes. Drain any pan juices. Combine the tomato sauce, sugar, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of 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.
Makes 6 servings.