Description
Scrumptious parmesan baked pork chops deliver a mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired dinner perfect for weeknight meals. Crispy cheese coating and juicy meat create a delightful combination that brings comfort and flavor to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops (1/2 inch thick)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare a seasoning blend by mixing Parmesan cheese, Italian bread crumbs, black pepper, and garlic powder on a flat surface.
- Massage olive oil onto each pork chop, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the oil-coated pork chops in the seasoning mixture, pressing firmly to create a comprehensive, even crust.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking pan with aluminum foil, lightly spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange the seasoned pork chops on the prepared baking pan, maintaining space between each piece.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking to promote uniform browning.
- Verify doneness by checking that the pork chops are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove from oven and let the pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Choose bone-in pork chops for extra juiciness and more flavor compared to boneless cuts.
- Pat pork chops completely dry with paper towels before coating to help the breading stick better and create a crispier crust.
- Experiment with different cheese types like pecorino or asiago for unique flavor variations.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg