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“Breaded cutlet topped with creamy béchamel and cheddar—Middlesbrough's take on chicken parmesan.”

Parmo

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Parmo, or Teesside Parmesan, is a dish originating in Middlesbrough, England, and a popular item of take-away food in the Teesside area as well as Northern England. It consists of a breaded cutlet of chicken or pork topped with a white béchamel sauce and cheese, usually cheddar. The name is a reference to the American dish chicken parmesan, which is made with tomato sauce and mozzarella, which is itself a derivation of the Italian melanzane alla parmigiana. In an April 2019 survey, parmo ranked 20th in Britain's Top 20 Favourite Takeaways.

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Parmo is Middlesbrough's answer to chicken parmesan—a breaded cutlet of chicken or pork crowned with creamy béchamel and melted cheddar instead of the tomato-and-mozzarella Italian-American blueprint. Born in the Teesside area, it's become a takeaway stalwart across Northern England, where the contrast between crisp breadcrumb exterior and the rich, sauce-soaked interior has earned it genuine staying power. In 2019, it ranked 20th among Britain's favourite takeaways.

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  • popular regional staple
  • distinctive white sauce variation
  • national top-20 takeaway ranking

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