Description
A delicious and easy-to-make recipe featuring tender pork chops coated in a crispy Parmesan crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease or line a baking dish.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, stir together olive oil and melted butter.
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Dip each pork chop into the butter mixture, then press firmly into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides.
- Place the coated pork chops in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- For a crispier top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end if desired.
- Rest pork chops for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider marinating the pork chops or adding fresh herbs to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg